Tag Archives: Students

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 »

Wildcats Ranked 6th In Latest Off The Block Poll

Members of the men's volleyball team celebrate during a game.

The Daemen University men’s volleyball team dropped to sixth in the latest Off The Block Division II Coaches Poll for week five of the 2024 season, as released on Tuesday morning. Off The Block is a website solely dedicated to… Read More »

White Coat Ceremony Honors NP Students

More than 20 students in Daemen University’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program received their white coat during a ceremony.

More than 20 students in Daemen University’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program were celebrated during a white coat ceremony at Classics V Banquet & Conference Center. The white coat ceremony reflects their transition from a registered nurse to… Read More »

Student Research Published in Psychology Journal

A student capstone project completed for the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Program at Daemen University has been published in Behavioral Interventions, a psychology journal focused on applied behavior analytic techniques in the treatment, education, assessment, and training of students, clients… Read More »

Alums to Have Film Screened at International Festival

A picture of The Monster Under the Bed from a scene in the movie.

“Unplugged,” a short film produced by three Daemen University alums, will be screened at the Filmapolooza 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. The family comedy is about a monster under the bed who has to take on his biggest job yet –… Read More »

Philipkoski Named ECC Rookie of the Week

Zach Philipkoski (New Hartford, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s basketball team has been honored by the East Coast Conference for his play in recent games. Philipkoski was selected as the ECC Men’s Basketball Rookie of the Week for games… Read More »

Daemen Student-Athletes Post 21st Straight Semester With 3.0+ GPA

Data on the academic achievement of Daemen student athletes

The Fall 2023 semester was a success for the Daemen University Division of Athletics, with student-athletes achieving a collective 3.22 grade point average (GPA). It marks the 21st consecutive semester that student-athletes have achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.… Read More »

December Athletes of the Month: Dylan Fasoyiro and Alahna Paige

December student athletes of the month Dylan Fasoyiro and Alahna Paige

Daemen University student athletes Dylan Fasoyiro (Houston, TX) of the men’s basketball team and Alahna Paige (Rochester, N.Y.) of the women’s basketball team have been named the December Athletes of the Month after a successful month on the court. The… Read More »

Daemen Among Top 40 in Fall Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings

Members of the Daemen University women's volleyball team celebrate win

The Daemen University Department of Athletics is among the Top 40 schools in all of Division II in the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup Standings following the fall season.… Read More »

PT Students Present Capstone Projects at Symposium

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student presents at the annual PT symposium.

Daemen University’s Physical Therapy Department hosted its annual Evidence Based Practice Clinical Research Symposium on Saturday, December 9. Around 300 students, faculty, clinicians, and family members attended the event in Schenck Hall, which began with keynote speaker Dr. Shannon Lupien,… Read More »