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Student veterans in veterans resource center
Nov 6, 2023
Student veterans in veterans resource center

For the first time, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list, the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans.

2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards Seal
Nov 2, 2023
2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards Seal

Univera Healthcare has named 51³Ô¹ÏÍø a recipient of its 2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards and will provide the institution with $30,000 in funding to implement health equity training.

Photo of Kari Costelloe
Oct 24, 2023
Photo of Kari Costelloe

51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university’s new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023.   

High drone view of front of campus in the fall. RIC and Gymnasium in foreground
Oct 13, 2023
High drone view of front of campus in the fall. RIC and Gymnasium in foreground

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.  

President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award
Oct 2, 2023
President Gary A. Olson in tuxedo and Scott Bieler in suit holding excellence award

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.

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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