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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.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen University signed a teach-out agreement with Medaille University on Monday afternoon, May 15, following an announcement that Medaille will cease operations effective August 31, 2023.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen University’s Physician Assistant Studies and Nursing graduate programs placed among the best in the country, according to 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – At an MOU signing on March 8, Daemen University and Foundation 214- a charitable foundation that supports US military veterans- signed an MOU awarding the university with a $1.5M grant to offer comprehensive veterans services that meet the academic, financial, and social-emotional needs of military-aligned and veteran students.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – After a national search, Daemen University has appointed Dr. Lisa Rafalson as founding dean of the new College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Virtual: Join us for one of our MSW Virtual Info Sessions hosted online by Daemen faculty to learn more about the MSW program. Connect directly with faculty and admissions staff who can help answer your questions.
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8:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room
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11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Founders Bell: Join us for this annual event, which includes welcomes and reflections from Daemen dignitaries. The event culminates with the ringing of the Founders Bell by Daemen community members including the President, faculty, student, alumni, and 47 bell ringers who represent our founding in 1947.
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