Tag Archives: Students

Campus Conversations to Focus on Building Community

Matthew Solomon in front of a while wall

In an ongoing initiative to enhance campus partnerships and community, Daemen College students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in campus climate conversations taking place this week. “Creating Community: Campus Climate Conversations” will be facilitated by Matthew Solomon, a… Read More »

Prestigious Trustee Scholarships Awarded

Daemen College has chosen 10 outstanding first-year students to receive 2019 Trustee Scholarships, the college’s most prestigious academic scholarship that is renewable throughout their undergraduate studies. The college has also awarded three Trustee Scholarships to high-achieving transfer students. To be… Read More »

Athletic Training Graduates Continue 100 Percent Exam Pass Rate

Athletic training students at graduation standing together outside of Kleinhan's Music Hall

For the seventh consecutive year, Daemen College’s athletic training graduates have earned a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) exam, far surpassing the national average of 82.7 percent. “Achieving this… Read More »

Student-Athletes Shine Academically

Women's cross country team sitting in front of Daemen College stone sign at the front of campus.

Daemen College student-athletes continued to shine in pursuit of their respective academic endeavors in the spring 2019 semester. The college’s student-athlete body, consisting of just under 200 students, posted a collective GPA of 3.09 during the semester, marking the 12th… Read More »

College Presents Women’s Leadership Award

Isabella Acosta holding her award standing between Dr. Penny Messinger and Shirley Peterson

Isabella Acosta of South Buffalo was selected as the 2019 recipient of Daemen College’s Eaglettes SOS Award for Outstanding Women’s Leadership. The award was presented by Dr. Penny Messinger, director of women’s studies and chair of history and political science,… Read More »

Daemen Commencement Videos Released

Female graduate student turned and talking to others

Recorded videos of Daemen College’s 2019 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies are now available by clicking the links in the story below. The videos may also be viewed on the college’s YouTube channel. Congratulations to the Daemen College Class… Read More »

Daemen Celebrates Commencement With Record Number of Graduates

Female student at undergraduate ceremony

Daemen College’s largest graduating class in its 72-year history was celebrated at undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies held on May 18 in Kleinhans Music Hall. In addressing the Class of 2019 at Daemen’s 68th annual commencement, President Gary Olson said,… Read More »

Wildcat Fridays Planned for Prospective Students

Daemen College will host two Wildcat Friday events this summer for prospective students to learn about the college and all that is has to offer. Wildcat Fridays are scheduled for July 12 and Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon… Read More »

Graduating Students Receive Top Awards

President’s Award recipient Gabrielle Sinnott and Daemen President Gary Olson

The outstanding achievements of graduating students in the Daemen College Class of 2019 were recognized at the annual Excellence Awards Ceremony held on May 17 as part of the college’s commencement weekend activities. “We are pleased to host this annual… Read More »

Daemen to Hold Commencement Ceremonies

Undergraduate students sitting holding diplomas

Graduating class expected to be largest in college’s history

Daemen College President Gary Olson will confer degrees to more than 1,030 undergraduate and graduate candidates in the Class of 2019 at Daemen’s 68th annual commencement taking place on May 18… Read More »

CPA Chapter Honors Accounting Students

Three Daemen College students were honored for academic excellence by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Buffalo Chapter at its annual Education Night and Awards Dinner held on April 24. The annual event recognizes top accounting… Read More »

Animation Films Featured at Senior Show

Short films created by graduating students in Daemen College’s animation program were featured at The Senior Show held on May 12 in the Albright Knox Art Gallery, making this the first time the annual event was hosted at this venue.… Read More »

College Honors Top Student Leaders

(L-R) Dr. Greg Nayor, Rose Carmel Altidor, and Chris Malik, former director of student activities, for whom the Student Leader of the Year Award is named.

Daemen College honored outstanding student leaders in clubs, organizations, and departments at the college’s annual Student Leadership Awards Luncheon hosted on May 2 by the Office of Student Affairs. “We are pleased to come together as a college community to… Read More »

Graduating Students Recognized at Multicultural Celebration

Daemen College recognized Class of 2019 graduating students from diverse backgrounds at the college’s third annual ALHANA (African, Latino, Hispanic, Asian, Native American) Graduation Celebration held on May 1. College faculty and staff came together to honor the Daemen students… Read More »

Festival to Celebrate Academic and Creative Achievements

Two male students wearing suits talking in front of a poster

Daemen College will celebrate academic and creative achievements of students with a variety of presentations, performances, and other activities at its 19th annual Academic Festival scheduled for April 17. Activities will begin with student poster sessions at 9 a.m. in… Read More »