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Daemen Named 2025-2026 College of Distinction

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For the eighteenth consecutive year, Daemen University received national acclaim as a 2025-2026 College of Distinction for its commitment to educational excellence. Daemen earned distinction in three undergraduate programs, including business, education, and nursing. The institution was also honored for… Read More »

IGNITE Celebrates Ten Years

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Daemen University is celebrating 10 years of its Institute for Government and Nonprofit Innovation, Training, and Evaluation (IGNITE), which serves as a critical bridge linking academic specialists with the local social sector, while focusing on service, quality, and measurable impact… Read More »

Daemen Launches ASCEND Program

Daemen University, with generous support from the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, has launched the ASCEND (Academic Success & Career Exploration for New Directions) program—the first comprehensive transition and postsecondary program in Western New York—that provides students with intellectual and… Read More »

University Celebrates 74th Commencement

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Daemen University celebrated its 74th commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, at Kleinhans Music Hall. Daemen President, Gary A. Olson, addressed the graduating class, commending their academic prowess, values, and resiliency, stating, “I feel confident that… Read More »

Commencement Speakers Announced

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Daemen University has announced that Mary Wilson, philanthropist and life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and U.S. Congressman Timothy Kennedy will be the university’s 2025 commencement speakers. Wilson will serve as the undergraduate speaker and Kennedy will… Read More »

Daemen Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology Opens

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Daemen University, Villa Maria College, and Buffalo Rehab Group celebrated the official opening of the Daemen University Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria College with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 30. Dr. Gary A. Olson, Daemen… Read More »

President Delivers State of the University Address

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson delivered the spring State of the University address on April 25, celebrating another productive academic year filled with opportunity and growth in the midst of the enrollment cliff. “Our enrollment has been stable, and… Read More »

Graduate Program Among Nation’s Best

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Daemen University’s Physician Assistant program has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report. The Best Graduate Schools rankings evaluate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business, education, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing.… Read More »

Daemen Earns Military Friendly School Recognition

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Daemen University has been named a Military Friendly School for the 16th consecutive year in recognition of the institution’s ongoing commitment to developing effective education paths for the military community. Daemen also earned the elite Military Friendly School Gold designation,… Read More »

Daemen Holds Annual Day of Giving

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Daemen University is holding its ninth annual Day of Giving today, April 9, to support ongoing student success and the institution’s tradition of excellence. This one-day fundraiser, which kicked off at midnight, gives the Daemen community an opportunity to donate… Read More »

President and Trustees Recognized as Influential Leaders

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President Gary A. Olson, and Daemen University trustees and Community Advisory Board members have been named to Buffalo Business First’s 2025 Power 250 list, the 13th annual ranking of the most influential leaders in Buffalo and Western New York. Olson… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Middle States Review Committee

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A Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) peer review team visited Daemen University March 16-19 to conduct an on-site evaluation of the university as part of its reaffirmation of accreditation process. The seven-person team, led by committee chair, Dr.… Read More »

Falletta, Marinelli Appointed Trustees

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JoAnn Falletta, Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning conductor and Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and Lynn Marinelli, Director of Intergovernmental Relations at Empire State Development’s Western New York Office, have been appointed to the Daemen University Board of Trustees. The board… Read More »

Wildcat Thrift Store Outfitted for Success

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The Alfiero School of Business celebrated the grand opening of the Wildcat Thrift Store on Thursday, February 20. Wildcat Thrifts, located in the business building B206, is managed by Carol Bartlo, Assistant Professor, Department Chair, MBA Director, and Accreditation Director;… Read More »

PA Exam Pass Rates Exceed National Averages

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Daemen University’s Physician Assistant program continues to develop exceptional healthcare practitioners. The Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) performance report for 2024 revealed that Daemen’s first-time pass rate for 2024 was 96%, exceeding the national first-time pass rate of 92%.… Read More »