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51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.
AMHERST, N.Y. – 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s 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.
AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 has committed $2 million to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, 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.
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Virtual: Advance Your Nursing Career Join us at the Virtual Nursing Open House to hear directly from our nursing faculty and learn about all of our degree options. For more information or to register, please call 716-839-8225 or visit 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.edu/NursingOpenHouse. Register for the Virtual Open House
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.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Yurtchuk Student Center YSC Social Room

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