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Students Sitting on Wall
Oct 6, 2020
Students Sitting on Wall

AMHERST, N.Y. – With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to continue into the new year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has announced it will delay the start of the spring semester to February and all breaks have been cancelled. 

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Front Sign in Fall
Sep 30, 2020
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Front Sign in Fall

AMHERST, N.Y. – Money magazine has ranked 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College as one of the 2020 Best Colleges in America for educational quality, affordability, and student outcomes. 

Dr. Greg Ford
Sep 21, 2020
Dr. Greg Ford

AMHERST, N.Y. -- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s annual Founders Celebration, which commemorates the college’s founding and its rich history of academic excellence, was officially observed with the ceremonial ringing of Founders Bell in a special virtual ceremony. 

Angle view of the front of campus with trees in fall colors
Sep 21, 2020
Angle view of the front of campus with trees in fall colors

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the second consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has been ranked among the best universities in the country in U.S. News and World Report’s prestigious Best Colleges rankings.

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Sep 18, 2020
Distinguished Alumni Awards

AMHERST, N.Y. -- 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College will honor five accomplished graduates at its 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards virtual presentation ceremony scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 2.

4 Feb
Wednesday, February, 4 2026 |
(Student Activities)

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center Alumni Lounge

7 Feb
Saturday, February, 7 2026 |
(Office of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø)

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center: Celebrating academic achievement, leadership, and community service Scholars Day at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø recognizes academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to community service. Prospective students have the opportunity to compete for eight Trustee Scholarships — the university's most prestigious academic awards. For more information, visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/ScholarsDay or contact the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Office: Phone: (716) 839-8225 Email: admissions@daemen.edu Questions? Our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø team is happy to help — reach out anytime.

24 Feb
Tuesday, February, 24 2026 |
(Rebecca Aupperle)

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

23 Apr
Thursday, April, 23 2026 |
(Joelle Carroll)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

24 Apr
Friday, April, 24 2026 |
(Joelle Carroll)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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