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Daemen Celebrates Grand Opening of Saffrin Public Square

President Olson and Scott Bieler cutting ribbon on new square naming

Daemen University hosted an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Saffrin Public Square on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the opening of the newly constructed quad. “This is a major transformation of our campus, and it symbolizes Daemen’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and… Read More »

Campus Community Observes Founders Celebration

Sister JoAnne Grabowski and Gary Olson ringing Daemen bell

Daemen University’s Founder Celebration – an annual event honoring the institution’s origins, commemorating its rich history of scholarship, and continuing its momentum forward – was observed with a number of traditions and events. The ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell… Read More »

Daemen and Catholic Health Partner to Provide Orientation Program

Diane Bessel talking to crowd in RIC classroom

A new partnership between Daemen University and the Catholic Health System (CHS) will allow the healthcare system to provide an orientation program on campus, with new CHS employees receiving trauma-informed training through Daemen’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS)… Read More »

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Daemen Among Nation’s Best Universities

For the fifth consecutive year, Daemen University has been recognized as a top institution of higher education in the country, being named to the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best National Universities list. Daemen is one of just three… Read More »

Wick Center Renamed John R. Yurtchuk Student Center

John R. Yurtchuk Student Center sign on building

Daemen University honored Board of Trustees Chairman John Yurtchuk at a special dedication ceremony Tuesday evening, marking the official renaming of the Wick Campus Center to the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center. During the intimate ceremony in the Alumni Lounge,… Read More »

Streets Named on Campus

Navigating the Daemen University campus just got a little easier as all the streets have officially been named for the first time. As the campus grew and more roads were added, Dr. Greg Nayor, the senior vice president for strategic… Read More »

Quad to be Named Saffrin Public Square

Saffrin Public Square, Dun Scotus Hall in the distance

Daemen University will officially name the newly constructed quad Saffrin Public Square in honor of the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, Paul A. Saffrin. Saffrin has supported various initiatives at Daemen, most recently donating $1.5 million through the… Read More »

New Quad Will Continue to Evolve

The new Saffrin Public Square will greet students when they return to campus for the fall semester and this transformative project in the center of Daemen University will continue to evolve in the coming months and years. Construction crews started… Read More »

University Helps Teen Filmmakers Bring Dreams to the Big Screen

Students posing on stage with 2023 film festival on the screen behind them

Teenage filmmakers got to watch their talents play out on the big screen as part of the Rochester Teen Film Festival, and Daemen University once again sponsored the annual event. The festival was held at the Little Theatre on… Read More »

Board Chair Yurtchuk Makes Largest Donation in University History

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk has committed $2 million to Daemen University, the largest single gift in the institution’s history. The donation will support the President’s Excellence Fund, which ensures the university’s continued vibrancy and long-term stability. In… Read More »

Paul Saffrin Honored with Presidential Medal

Gary Olson and Paul Saffrin holding Presidential medal

Paul Saffrin, the vice chair of the Daemen University Board of Trustees, was awarded the Presidential Medal – the institution’s highest recognition reserved for individuals who serve as strong, positive role models for students and alums – during a special… Read More »

Daemen Public Square Taking Shape

Quad during construction, viewed from Canavan Hall

What was once a massive parking lot between Dun Scotus Hall and the Charles J. Wick Campus Center, now resembles the outline of the long-awaited Daemen Public Square at Daemen University. Construction crews, who started work in late May, have… Read More »

President Olson Addresses Business Leaders

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson, along with two other local university presidents, participated in a panel discussion on the future of higher education in Western New York during the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday morning.… Read More »

Daemen Public Square Underway

A major project to transform the heart of the Daemen University campus is taking shape this summer, with construction underway on the Daemen Public Square. Shortly after graduation last month, crews began the process of removing the large parking lot… Read More »

Daemen Named a 2023-24 College of Distinction

For the sixteenth consecutive year, Daemen University has been named a College of Distinction for providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, community involvement, and outcomes-based learning. Alongside the institution-wide award, Daemen also received… Read More »