Tag Archives: Students

Students Sweep Photo Contest

Three Daemen students—Bella Humberstone, Savannah Hermanson, and Zorian Edwards—were announced the winners of Daemen’s Founders Week photo contest on September 25. The photo contest, open to faculty, staff, and students, encouraged photographers to capture “the most beautiful photograph of the… Read More »

A New Season of Opportunity Begins

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Daemen University welcomed new students and their families to campus on Friday, September 4, for move-in and orientation to kick off the 2026-27 academic year. Students from 17 states, including California, Michigan, and North Carolina, and international students from across… Read More »

TRI Scholars Academy Welcomes First-Year Students

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Daemen University’s TRI Scholars Academy, a five-week summer program held July 12–August 14, welcomed 17 incoming first-year Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) students from across New York State, immersing them in Daemen academic and campus experiences… Read More »

Accounting Student Receives AAUW Scholarship

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Accounting student Shalese Price was awarded the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Adult Learners in Transition (ALT) Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship, which helps cover the cost of tuition, books, and other educational expenses, was developed to support students whose… Read More »

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 »