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Costelloe Appointed Chief of Staff

Daemen University President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023. In this position, Costelloe will serve as an advisor to President Olson and a liaison between… Read More »

Daemen to Offer Paralegal Certificate Program Online

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has approved Daemen University’s Paralegal Certificate Program for online synchronous delivery, allowing students to attend virtual classes at a set time. “Up until this point, a student had to be physically present in… Read More »

A Conversation with Dr. Dominic Sirianni

Dr. Dominic Sirianni presents his research project.

Dr. Dominic Sirianni is an assistant professor in Daemen University’s Natural Sciences department. We talked to Dr. Sirianni about everything from the Sirianni Lab to WildKets. You’re an assistant professor of chemistry at Daemen. What courses do you teach?… Read More »

Daemen Secures $2.2 Million Federal Grant

An aerial shot shows the front of the Daemen University campus.

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Daemen University a five-year, $2.2 million grant through the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program in order to increase retention and graduation rates and eliminate equity gaps. The program aims to help eligible institutions… Read More »

Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace & Love’ Statue Unveiled in Honorary International Peace Garden

A chrome peace sign is dedicated in a peace garden at Daemen University.

“Let the seeds of peace begin here and spread around the world.” The motto of the International Peace Garden Foundation was repeated over and over as Daemen University dedicated its new honorary peace garden and unveiled Ringo Starr’s ‘Peace &… Read More »

Animation Program Shines at Buffalo International Film Festival

Student film screened at The Buffalo International Film Festival.

It was a banner year for Daemen University at the 17th annual Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF), where the Animation Program had 11 films screened – the largest number of films in the program’s history. The film fest featured… Read More »

Sullivan Honored by WNY Library Resources Council

Sullivan receives All-Star Award at The Buffalo History Museum.

Andrea Sullivan, the head of reference and instruction at Daemen University’s library, received the 2023 Library All-Star Award from the Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC). The awards ceremony, which recongizes the achievements, talent, and dedication demonstrated by… Read More »

University to Name College of Health Professions After Scott Bieler

President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award

Daemen University’s College of Health Professions will be named The Scott Bieler College of Health Professions in honor of Scott Bieler – a member of the university’s board of trustees and the president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group,… Read More »

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 »