Tag Archives: Students

Inaugural ASCEND Class Begins Semester

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The inaugural ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) class began its first semester, which kicked off with orientation on Aug. 29. The ASCEND program — with generous support from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation — is… Read More »

Paralegal Program Reapproved by American Bar Association

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Daemen University’s Paralegal Studies program has been reapproved by the American Bar Association (ABA) through Feb. 2031. Daemen has the only ABA-approved paralegal studies program in Western New York. “We are deeply grateful to the faculty whose expertise and commitment… Read More »

Daemen Student Awarded Buffalo Heroes Scholarship

Daemen University student, John Fedkew, was recently recognized as one of 10 recipients of the Buffalo Heroes Scholarship, an expansion of Damar Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation’s youth scholarship program, which began in Cincinnati. “I am honored and humbled to receive… Read More »

Summer Academy Orients First-Year Students

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Daemen University’s Tri Scholars Academy — a five-week summer program held July 6 to August 8 — welcomed 20 incoming first-year Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) students from across New York State, introducing them to Daemen life… Read More »

College Compass Pilot Program Kicks Off

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Daemen University held its inaugural College Compass Program — a one-day program to help high school seniors navigate the college search process — on August 6. Daemen’s First Year Admissions team welcomed 13 students to campus and led four insightful… Read More »

Student Animation Work Recognized

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Daemen University student-animated short films recently earned international recognition at the 46th annual Telly Awards. This marks the second year in a row that Daemen students were awarded 10 Tellys. Judged by more than 200 industry professionals, the Tellys honor… Read More »

Trustee Scholars Honored

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Daemen’s graduating trustee scholars were honored during a reception in Rosary Hall on May 14, during which families, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate their accomplishments. Thirteen scholars were recognized, including:

Kiana Webber, BFA, Visual & Performing Arts

Stephen John

Playing for a Great CAUSE

Faculty, staff, and students played it forward this spring, participating in Daemen’s Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE) sessions on April 6 and May 4 at the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions. The CAUSE sessions… Read More »

Graduating Animation Students Showcase Films on the Big Screen

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Daemen senior Animation students walked the red carpet on May 5, showcasing their short films in the Animation Senior Show held at Buffalo’s historic North Park Theatre. Fourteen students attended the event to screen their films among a packed house… Read More »

Veteran Services Hosts First Annual Expo

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Daemen University Veteran Services hosted its first annual Vets Expo on Saturday, May 10 in the Yurtchuk Student Center. The expo—a free event for veterans, dependents, and military families—gave attendees access to a variety of veteran service organizations, including Buffalo… Read More »

PA Students Teach Wilderness First Aid Essentials

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Daemen’s Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS) hosted a Future PA: Wilderness First Aid Essentials for Girl Scouts workshop at the Daemen campus on April 27. Over 20 Girl Scouts attended the event, during which 17 Daemen Physician Assistant students taught… Read More »

Distinguished Students Celebrated

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Daemen University honored students during the annual Student Leadership Awards luncheon on May 1. The luncheon, held in the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center social room, recognized students for their leadership beyond the classroom, including contributions that have made a… Read More »

NEIGH Therapy Horses Harness Positivity

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Daemen University’s Veterans Service Team and Student Veterans Association (SVA) Club welcomed National Equine Institute of Growth through Healing (NEIGH) to campus on April 24. Miniature and full-sized horses were on the north lawn, giving faculty, staff, and students the… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Annual Scholarship Brunch

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Daemen University honored student scholarship recipients and their respective donors at the university’s annual scholarship brunch on Saturday, April 12, in Rosary Hall. Donors, including trustee Scott Bieler; trustee emeritus Robert M. Chur, Carla (Chur) Suero, and Terry Suero, II;… Read More »

Hope Summit Inspires Purpose

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Daemen University hosted the HOPE (How Our Purpose Evolves) Summit on Saturday, April 12, bringing the Daemen community together to exchange ideas, connect with others, and cultivate meaningful conversations that inspire new perspectives and leadership growth. Tiffany Hamilton, Vice President… Read More »