Tag Archives: Students

Animation Students Hit the BIFF Screen

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Daemen Animation students’ creative works shined at the 19th Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF) Oct. 9-16. The BIFF screened 200 feature films, shorts, and episodic works from 37+ countries, including 10 Daemen shorts — six featured during the Saturday Morning … Read More »

Daemen Shines Light on Mental Health

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In recognition of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, and as part of an ongoing commitment to mental health and wellbeing, Daemen University and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held the fourth annual Walk for Jenny on Oct.… Read More »

Deans Scoop Up Recognition for Students

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Daemen University’s three college academic deans hosted the annual Dean’s List Reception on Saturday, Sept. 27, with an ice cream social in Daemen Hall, recognizing students who made the Dean’s List in fall 2024 and/or spring 2025. Dr. Greg Ford,… Read More »

Visual Arts Student Earns Top Honors

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Daemen Visual Arts student, Moira Blood, received top honors at the 2025 Erie County Fair, earning numerous prestigious awards for her outstanding artistic contributions. “I was honored to see my pieces judged so favorably at The Erie County Fair,” said… Read More »

Top First-Year Students Celebrated

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Daemen University honored students who excelled academically in their first year during a celebratory luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The luncheon, hosted by the Student Success Center, recognized 10 returning second-year students who earned a perfect 4.0 during their… Read More »

Organization Fair Helps Students Gear Up

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Daemen University held its annual Campus Organization Fair — which is open to all Daemen students, and is required as part of its first-year experience program, “Gearing Up,” that helps students adjust to college life — on Tuesday, Sept 16.… Read More »

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 »