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Sleep Study
Jan 9, 2020
Sleep Study

AMHERST, N.Y. – Teens who are not getting sufficient sleep are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression, a result that can be mitigated when parents enforce bedtimes with adolescent children, according to new research led by a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College professor.

Nursing Student
Jan 6, 2020
Nursing Student

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College’s Nursing Programs have been selected among the best in the country in new rankings released by Nursing Schools Almanac, a comprehensive online educational resource for aspiring nurses.

Ida Gibson
Jan 6, 2020
Ida Gibson

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College has named Dr. Ida Gibson as the college’s first chief diversity officer as part of the institution’s continuing commitment to advance diversity and inclusion on campus. Her appointment was effective Jan. 2.

Commissioned Officer Ceremony
Dec 16, 2019
Commissioned Officer Ceremony

AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College alumnus Dr. Sean Christie ’15, ’17, one of only nine practicing physical therapists in the country selected for entry this year into the U.S. Army, was officially sworn in as a commissioned officer at a ceremony held Dec. 6 on 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s campus.

PT Video Contest
Dec 9, 2019
PT Video Contest

AMHERST, N.Y. – An educational video created by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College physical therapy students on preventing falls among older adults has won first place in a national contest sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

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

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