News Releases
1/8/18
Daemen College has received a $125,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust to support an extensive renovation project in a general biology laboratory, the second phase of an improvement initiative underway in the college’s science facilities housed in Duns Scotus Hall.
The refurbishment project will create a contemporary open lab design that will allow for more faculty-student interaction and offer improved sight lines for students. The lab will also feature state-of-the-art technology, including camera-enabled microscopes for screen projection, student work stations that foster collaborative and group learning, modern furnishings, and new storage areas.
12/12/17
Daemen College has received a $50,000 grant from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation to support the college’s Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE), a new initiative designed to offer recreation and competitive athletic opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The grant will be used toward funding Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise (CAUSE) programs that provide persons with disabilities the chance to engage in athletics activities and to experience the benefits of sportsmanship, social interaction, and skills development. Participants are paired with Daemen students, student-athletes, faculty, and coaches in activities that promote sport, exercise, and socialization.
10/30/17
KeyBank has made a generous gift of $10,000 to Daemen College as part of its ongoing support for undergraduate student scholarships.
This year’s KeyBank Scholars are Michelle Correa of Jackson Heights, health promotion major; Kayla Gomez of Bronx, natural science major; Joshua Jacob of Derby, physical therapy major; and Gabrielle Sinnott of Lockport, history and political science major.
9/11/17
Daemen College has announced the public launch of the college’s first-ever comprehensive campaign, “Drive to 75,” which has already raised an incredible 75 percent of the goal.
The ambitious $22 million campaign was officially kicked off on Sept. 8 at Daemen’s 70thAnniversary Gala held as part of the college’s inaugural Founders Celebration, a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s rich history and origins. Daemen hopes to achieve the campaign goal by 2022 when the college marks its 75th anniversary.
In the News
9/22/17
Capital Campaign Watch
Daemen College has launched a campaign with the goal of raising $22 million. The campaign marks the college's 75th anniversary.
9/13/17
Daemen College Initiates $22M Capital Campaign
In a press release from Daemen officials, the $22 million campaign was officially initiated on Sept. 8 at Daemen’s 70th anniversary gala, held as part of the college’s inaugural Founders Celebration, a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s history and origins.
Daemen officials hope to achieve the campaign goal by 2022 when the college marks its 75th anniversary. According to college officials, the campaign has already raised 75 percent of its goal.
“For 70 years, Daemen has had a remarkable history of academic excellence and of providing a world-class college experience through learning opportunities that support the highest levels of success,” Gary A. Olson, Daemen president, said in the press release.
9/13/17
Daemen Announces $1 Million Bequest for Capital Campaign
Daemen College recently announced the launch of the college’s first ever comprehensive campaign, “Drive to 75,” which has already raised 75 percent of its goal.
The ambitious $22 million campaign was officially kicked off on Sept. 8 at Daemen’s 70th Anniversary Gala held as part of the college’s inaugural “Founders Celebration,” a new annual tradition to commemorate the college’s history and origins. Daemen hopes to achieve the campaign goal by 2022 when the college marks its 75th anniversary.
“For 70 years, Daemen has had a remarkable history of academic excellence and of providing a world-class college experience through learning opportunities that support the highest levels of success,” said Daemen President Gary A. Olson.
9/11/17
Daemen President Gary Olson and Wife Make $1 Million Bequest to College Fundraiser
Daemen College is more than 75 percent done with its first-ever comprehensive campaign, a $22 million fundraiser unveiled to the public at a 70th Anniversary Gala on Friday.
And it got there partly due to its top executive. College president Gary Olson and his wife, Lynn Worsham, made a $1 million bequest as part of the " Drive to 75" campaign, which seeks to hit its target by Daemen's 75th anniversary in 2022.
9/9/17
Daemen Launches Campaign to Raise $22 Million
Daemen College is embarking on an ambitious campaign to raise $22 million for campus improvements, academic enhancements and endowed faculty posts and scholarships.
Daemen President Gary A. Olson announced the college's first-ever comprehensive capital campaign at a gala event Friday night. The college already is three-quarters of the way to reaching the $22 million goal, thanks to a silent phase of the campaign over the past few years.
9/8/17
Daemen College Seeks to Raise $22M in First-Ever Comprehensive Fundraiser
Daemen College has embarked on its first comprehensive fundraiser, seeking to raise $22 million from college stakeholders around the United States.
The fundraiser has been in a silent phase for several years, during which commitments were secured for more than 70 percent of the total.