Tag Archives: Students

Men’s Basketball Opens Postseason Play At Home Wednesday

A member of the men's basketball team dribbles the ball down the court.

The Daemen University men’s basketball team will open the postseason at home on Wednesday night, hosting the Queens Knights at 7 p.m. in the Lumsden Gymnasium.

Daemen Extends Enrollment Deadlines Due to FAFSA Delay

Three students walk up the stairs in the Research & Information Commons

Daemen University has extended enrollment deadlines in the wake of the delay with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the form commonly known as FAFSA. Students can usually fill out the financial aid application starting in October,… Read More »

Wildcats Remain No. 20 In AVCA/NVA National Poll

Members of the men's volleyball team celebrate.

After receiving the program’s first AVCA/NVA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Top-20 ranking last week, the Wildcats remain ranked 20th in Division I men’s volleyball after being tied at 20th in the nation.… Read More »

Meet the “Leave Your Mark” Contest Winner

Lexi Szewczyk ‘23 looks at a picture of her design on the back cover of Daemen Today.

Meet Lexi Szewczyk ’23, the winner of our first-ever “Leave Your Mark” contest. Last semester, the Marketing & Communications team asked students to submit artwork to be used on the back cover of the Fall/Winter 2024 Daemen Today magazine. While… Read More »

Daemen Launching Criminal Justice and Doctor of Nursing Programs

Daemen University has received approval from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to establish two degree programs: a new bachelor’s of science in criminal justice and a newly updated Doctor of Nursing Practice. “Offering new and contemporary curricula and… Read More »

All High Art Weekends Showcase High School Artists

Daemen University continues to celebrate local aspiring artists during its annual All High Art Weekends. The 56th annual All High Art Exhibition opened on Saturday, February 3, in the Elizabeth C. and Peter Tower Gallery in the Nancy Haberman … Read More »

Daemen Places Second at Brother Patrick Lacey Memorial Tournament

A member of the bowling team rolls the ball down the lane

The Daemen University women’s bowling team placed second out of eight teams at the Brother Patrick Lacey Memorial Tournament hosted by Saint Vincent College at Lincoln Lanes on Saturday. The Wildcats posted the second-highest overall total pinfall (4,349) of the… Read More »

Lapertosa Named ECC Defensive Player of the Week

Daemen University women’s basketball sophomore forward Cecilia Lapertosa (Whitesboro, N.Y.) was named East Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Week for competitions taking place February 5 through 11, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. This is Lapertosa’s first Defensive Player… Read More »

Original Trustee Scholar Inspires Top Prospective Students

Dr. Megan Herr '09 serves as the keynote speaker at Scholars Day

Halfway through her interview on Scholars Day two decades ago, Dr. Megan Herr ‘09 decided she wanted to attend Daemen University. “Not the day, the interview itself,” Herr told a room full of the institution’s highest-achieving prospective students. “The person… Read More »

Student Wins NFTA Black History Month Contest

Amani Fanning and others in front of a bus with her winning artwork.

Artwork designed by Daemen University senior Amani Fanning now adorns NFTA buses in honor of Black History Month. Fanning, a senior illustration major, won the NFTA’s third annual Black History Month bus wrap competition. Her artwork celebrates a historic… Read More »

Down Goes #12! Men’s Volleyball Upsets UCSB 3-2

A member of the Daemen men's volleyball team spikes the ball during a game.

Déjà vu! The Daemen University men’s volleyball team earned their second win over the 12th-ranked team in the country on the road, upsetting #12 UC Santa Barbara 3-2 (25-20, 28-26, 22-25, 19-25, 16-14) in the first match of the Harvard… Read More »

University Dedicates Scott Bieler College of Health Professions

Scott Bieler and his wife Kathy cut the ribbon at the ceremony with President Gary Olson and Chairman John Yurtchuk

Daemen University celebrated the naming of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions during a dedication ceremony on Tuesday in honor of Scott Bieler, a member of the university’s board of trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr… Read More »

Accounting Students to Offer Free Tax Prep

Generic picture of tax prep materials including tax forms and a calculator.

Daemen University accounting students will once again offer free tax preparation services to eligible individuals and families through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting February 7. The tax prep services will be available by appointment only to local… Read More »

Students Work with At-Risk Youth in Thailand

Students pose in front of a sign at the DEPDC in Thailand

A two-week trip to Thailand allowed Daemen University students and faculty to interact with and teach children at risk of human trafficking. The group of 10 students from various majors, along with Dr. Diane Bessel, an associate professor and the… Read More »

Women’s Lacrosse: Schedule Set For Sophomore Season

A member of the women's lacrosse team running during a game.

Daemen University women’s lacrosse coach Dominique Hamman has announced the schedule for the program’s second season, which is slated to get underway next month.… Read More »