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State of the University Shows Promising Future

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Daemen President Gary A. Olson delivered a promising State of the University address to faculty and staff on Friday, Oct. 10, highlighting the institution’s resiliency amid the evolving academic landscape. Olson was optimistic in sharing milestones and future initiatives, including: … Read More »

Daemen Among Elite Colleges Ranked by The Wall Street Journal

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Daemen University is the only private institution in Western New York to be named among The Wall Street Journal / College Pulse Rankings of the 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. The University at Buffalo was also included. The rankings… Read More »

Daemen Hosts Lee Scholars Event

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The Patrick P. Lee Foundation joined Daemen University to celebrate Lee Scholars during a reception in Rosary Hall on Thursday, Sept. 11. Daemen President Dr. Gary A. Olson and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Michael Brogan welcomed… Read More »

$40 Million Comprehensive Campaign Kicks Off

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson announced the launch of a $40 million comprehensive campaign — Moving Forward: The Campaign for Daemen’s Future — a pivotal fundraising campaign to elevate academic excellence, prepare tomorrow’s leaders, and enhance university infrastructure over… Read More »

Yurtchuk Honored at Annual Scholarship Gala

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Daemen Board of Trustees Chair, John Yurtchuk, was honored with the Community Excellence Award during Daemen’s Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Reikart Ballroom at Jazzboline. Daemen President Gary A. Olson presented the award to Yurtchuk, noting,… Read More »

Daemen Rings In Founders Celebration

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Daemen University’s annual Founders Celebration commenced with the ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell on Thursday, Sept. 25. Seven distinguished members of the Daemen community, including Jo-Anne Grabowski ‘73, representing the Sisters of St. Francis who founded the college; John… Read More »

Daemen Recognized Among Top National Universities

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For the seventh consecutive year, Daemen University has been named among the 2026 Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. Only three institutions in the Buffalo-Niagara region — including Daemen — and 28 total institutions in New York… Read More »

President Delivers Title III Keynote

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Daemen University President Gary A. Olson delivered a keynote speech, “Why a College Education Matters,” to faculty and staff during the Title III year three kickoff on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in Daemen Hall. Speaking exclusively about the international level of… Read More »

Daemen Expands United Way Scholarship Agreement

Daemen University has expanded its 2024 agreement with United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) to offer generous scholarships to United Way affiliate members for all undergraduate and graduate programs within the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business… Read More »

Quatroche, Manning Appointed Trustees of Daemen University

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Daemen University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint two new members — Thomas J. Quatroche, Jr., PhD and Kenneth Manning — during its Tuesday, Sept. 9, quarterly meeting. Quatroche is Chief Executive Officer of Erie County Medical Center Corporation… Read More »

Daemen Hall Opens

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Daemen University hosted an open house at Daemen Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to celebrate recent renovations that restored the space to a 125-seat auditorium and bistro. Daemen Hall — which opened in 1949 as a theater studies building and… Read More »

Daemen Welcomes Large Class of First-Year Students

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Daemen University welcomed first-year students and their families to campus on Aug. 29 for move-in and orientation to kick off the 2025-26 academic year. Students from 12 states, including Colorado, Kansas and Nevada, and international students from such nations as… 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 Introduces Four New Academic Programs

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Daemen University has introduced four new academic programs: Health, Wellness, and Fitness Management, B.S.; Marketing, B.S.; Strategic Communications, B.A.; and Studio Arts, B.F.A. The Health, Wellness, and Fitness Management degree combines health promotion, applied fitness, and… Read More »

Daemen’s Positive Rating Affirmed

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Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Daemen University’s investment grade rating as well as its “outlook: positive” assessment, demonstrating its confidence in the university’s future thanks to its stable enrollment and operating margins. “I am delighted about Fitch’s reaffirmation of our rating,… Read More »