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Photo of Kari Costelloe
Oct 24, 2023
Photo of Kari Costelloe

°®½´ÊÓÆµ President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023.   

High drone view of front of campus in the fall. RIC and Gymnasium in foreground
Oct 13, 2023
High drone view of front of campus in the fall. RIC and Gymnasium in foreground

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded °®½´ÊÓÆµ 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.  

President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award
Oct 2, 2023
President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award

AMHERST, N.Y. – °®½´ÊÓÆµâ€™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, the largest automotive group in New York State and one of the largest privately-owned auto groups in the country.

°®½´ÊÓÆµ sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it
Sep 18, 2023
°®½´ÊÓÆµ sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, °®½´ÊÓÆµ 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. 

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk
Jul 19, 2023
Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk has committed $2 million to °®½´ÊÓÆµ, 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.

17 Jun
Wednesday, June, 17 2026 |
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7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Rosary Hall: Advance Your Nursing Career! Join us at our Nursing Open House where you will hear directly from Nursing faculty and learn more about all of our degree options. For more information or to register: Call 716-839-8225 or visit °®½´ÊÓÆµ.edu/NursingOpenHouse

20 Jul
Monday, July, 20 2026 |
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6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual: Join °®½´ÊÓÆµ's Virtual Graduate Info Session Tuesday, June 9th or Monday, July 20th 6:00 – 7:00pm Meet faculty virtually and learn about course offerings and flexible scheduling options. As a graduate student, your personal and professional growth never ends at °®½´ÊÓÆµ. Whether you are entering the field of public health, social work or business, our graduate programs offer one-on-one attention and a strong professional network. We also offer Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships and AmeriCorps Grant Matching. EXPLORE the following graduate programs: Applied Behavior Analysis Behavioral Science PhD Business (MBA) Health Psychology Leadership and Innovation Public Health (MPH) Social Work (MSW) For more information or to register: Visit: daemen.edu/virtualgradsessions Text: (716) 271-0454 Call: (716) 839-8225

23 Jul
Thursday, July, 23 2026 |
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3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center, North Lawn: Incoming Class of 2026! Join our New Student °®½´ÊÓÆµ Block Party! There will be food, fun, and friends; experience an evening of carnival games and activities with other incoming students! Enjoy carnival food classics like snow cones and popcorn! Please note: This is NOT Orientation. To learn more or to register: daemen.edu/visit or text (716) 271-0454

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