Tag Archives: Students

Students Score NHL Draft Opportunity

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Two Daemen Alfiero School of Business Sport Management students netted an exciting experiential learning opportunity by participating in the NHL Draft in Buffalo June 26-27. The opportunity, presented to Daemen by the Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission, gave Jenae Samuels and… Read More »

Distance Education Expands Learning Access

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Daemen University’s distance education programs, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Master of Social Work (MSW), continue to connect students across the United States and beyond. Overall, Daemen’s distance education programs have experienced a 10% increase in enrollment in… Read More »

Generations of Alums Reunite

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Over 140 guests, including alums of Daemen University, Daemen College, and Rosary Hill College, gathered on campus Saturday, June 13, to celebrate Alumni Weekend. President Gary A. Olson joined the class of 1952-1976 alums in Rosary Hall for a celebratory… Read More »

Students Win National Awards

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Daemen University animation students were recognized for their student-animated short films in the 47th annual Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Eleven Daemen students won awards for their animated short films. Their entries were… Read More »

Accounting Majors Honored

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Buffalo’s chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants honored three Daemen accounting majors on Tuesday, April 28 at Riverworks in Buffalo. Shyanne Dingeldey, class of ’27, Eric Stutzman, class of ’26, and Vincent Ranieri ’25, MBA… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates 75th Commencement

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Daemen University celebrated its 75th commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at Kleinhans Music Hall. Daemen President Gary A. Olson commended the graduates for their dedication and perseverance, and reminded them, “Perhaps the most important ability… Read More »

Excellence Awards Honor Graduates

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Daemen University honored exceptional graduates during the 2026 Annual Excellence Awards, a ceremony that recognizes top scholarship and achievements across each academic department, as well as campus-wide contributions, on Friday, May 15. Sabrina Fennell, associate vice president for student success… Read More »

Veteran Expo Brings Military Community Together

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Daemen University’s Veteran Services hosted its annual Veteran Expo—a free event for veterans and their families—on Saturday, May 9 in the Yurtchuk Student Center. The Expo welcomed over 200 veterans, families, and patrons, as well as 54 community veteran service… Read More »

Political Science Students Present Research at National Conference

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Daemen University political science seniors, Alex Lumanog, and Dania Mehani, along with Dr. Jay Wendland, professor of political science and department chair, presented their recent scholarship at the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association’s (MPSA) Conference in Chicago April 23-26.… Read More »

Student Transforms Philosophy Paper into Walking Tour

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Daemen University student Dylan Dick, who will graduate with a degree in business administration and a minor in philosophy on May 16, recently brought his philosophy paper to life by creating a walking tour in Buffalo. Dick was inspired by… Read More »

Interprofessional Event Brings Health Profession Students Together

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Daemen University’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) hosted a spring Interprofessional Event (IPE) on April 8, 14, and 21, welcoming 146 students from Daemen’s physician assistant, registered nurse and nurse practitioner, and physical therapy programs, as… Read More »

Alfiero School of Business Students Hit the Field

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Daemen University’s Alfiero School of Business sport management and business administration students were taken out to the ballgame at Sahlen Field—the home of the Buffalo Bisons—last month for a behind-the-scenes tour of facilities and stadium operations and networking opportunities with… Read More »

ASCEND Students Celebrate Self-Advocacy Milestone

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Daemen University ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program students participated in a graduation celebration on April 9 in recognition of their completion of the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State’s (SANYS) six week self-advocacy training program,… Read More »

Students Represent Delegation at Model European Union

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Daemen University students participated in the SUNY Model European Union (SUNYMEU) 2026, hosted by SUNY Buffalo State University April 10-12. Gracelyn Bishop, Jacklin Vollmer and Shalese Price, accompanied by Dr. Aakriti Tandon, faculty advisor and associate professor of political science… Read More »

Daemen Holds Graduate Anatomy Memorial Service

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Daemen University’s Scott Bieler College of Health Professions held a memorial service on April 16 to honor the memory of those who made anatomical gifts for use in the Graduate Gross Anatomy Lab. Glenn Sharkey, doctor of physical therapy… Read More »