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Daemen Celebrates Distinguished Alums

Daemen University honored five exceptional graduates during its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. This year’s award recipients, selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, included Shelby Janczyk, ‘18, Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD); Melodie Baker, ‘09, Advancement in Career;… Read More »

Founders Celebration Rings Out Across Campus

The spirit of Daemen University echoed across campus Thursday morning with the ceremonial ringing of the Founders Bell during the university’s annual Founders Celebration. Seven distinguished members of Daemen’s community, including Sister Nancy Zelma, representing the Sisters of St. Francis… Read More »

Daemen Awarded $5 Million Gift

Grand recipients lined up at Golisano Press Conference

Daemen University was awarded a $5 million unrestricted gift from B. Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of Paychex. Mr. Golisano donated $360 million to 82 nonprofit organizations across Western and Central New York, focused on health, education, intellectual… Read More »

CILS Expands with New Simulated Hospital Room

Student using a respirator on a medical mannequin

A summer construction project to expand Daemen’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) was completed in time to welcome students for the fall semester. This project added 625 square feet and features a fully functional hospital suite complete with… Read More »

Daemen Named a 2024-25 Equity & Inclusion College of Distinction

Daemen University has been designated a 2045-25 Equity & Inclusion College of Distinction. This marks Daemen’s seventeenth consecutive year of recognition from Colleges of Distinction and a first for special recognition in our efforts to ensure equitable treatment and accessibility… Read More »

Daemen is Only Private College in the Region to Appear in Wall Street Journal Best College Rankings

Student holding diploma holder while getting hooded at commencement

Daemen University has been included in the newly released “Wall Street Journal College Rankings of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.”, the only private institution in the region to appear in the rankings. The University at Buffalo was also… Read More »

Daemen Welcomes New Students from 14 States and 5 Countries

Move in crew helping carry boxes into canavan hall

On August 30, Daemen’s Amherst campus welcomed new students and families from the incoming class of 2024 with Move In, New Student Orientation, and festivities throughout Labor Day weekend. Some students had traveled far from home, hailing from 14 states… Read More »

Daemen Announces Two Cabinet Appointments and Promotion

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson has announced two key appointments to his cabinet and the promotion of a current member. Following national searches, Dr. Mimi Steadman has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, and Dr. Kerry… Read More »

Daemen Announces Two Cabinet Appointments and Promotion

University Holds 73rd Commencement

President Olson speaks at undergraduate ceremony

Daemen University celebrated its 73rd commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Kleinhans Music Hall. During his remarks, President Gary A. Olson told the Class of 2024, “While you have demonstrated mastery of your academic… Read More »

Mayor of Buffalo Earns Master’s Degree from Daemen

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown received his master’s degree during Daemen University’s graduate commencement ceremony on Saturday afternoon. “It was a great experience being there with all of the graduate students – having my wife Michelle and my son Byron in… Read More »

Trustee Surprised with Honorary Doctorate

Scott Bieler, a member of Daemen University’s Board of Trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group, was surprised with an honorary degree during the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday. President Gary A. Olson and Chairman of… Read More »

O’Brien Earns USTFCCCA All-Region Honors In The Steeplechase

Connor O’Brien (Hamburg, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s track & field team has earned NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-Region honors as announced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) from… Read More »

Merrill and Rodriguez Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Honors

Courtney Merrill (Speedway, Ind.) and Alexis Rodriguez (Williamson, N.Y.) of the Daemen University women’s track & field team have both earned NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-Region honors as announced by the United States Track and Field and… Read More »

University Secures Record-Breaking External Funding

Beauty shot of entrance to Daemen University

Daemen University secured nearly $10 million in external funding so far during the 2023-2024 fiscal year – a record-breaking amount for the institution – including three of the largest donations in the institution’s history. “This is a new level of… Read More »