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AMHERST, N.Y. -- At its October meeting, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) elected Daemen College President Gary Olson chair of the organization’s Division II Presidents Council, the body that helps set policy and the strategic direction for Division II college and university athletics programs nationwide. He succeeds Dr. Glenn Jones, president of Henderson State University in Arkansas.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Nationally recognized experts in applied behavior analysis will speak at a conference, “Celebrating 50 Years of Applied Behavior Analysis 1968-2018,” being hosted by Daemen College on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Wick Campus Center Social Room.
AMHERST, N.Y. – KeyBank has presented a $7,500 gift to Daemen College for undergraduate student scholarships, bringing the total to more than $63,000 in support received since the KeyBank Scholarship was established in 2006.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – Daemen College has received New York State Department of Education approval to offer a bachelor’s degree in data science, one of the most in-demand professional fields in the country.
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AMHERST, N.Y. – The top 10 first-year Daemen College students who earned the highest grade point average in their first year of studies were recently recognized at a luncheon held in their honor.
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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