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

Univera Healthcare has named 51¸£ÀûÉç 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

51¸£ÀûÉç 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 51¸£ÀûÉç 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. – 51¸£ÀûÉç’s 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.

51¸£ÀûÉç sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it
Sep 18, 2023
51¸£ÀûÉç sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, 51¸£ÀûÉç 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. 

7 Feb
Saturday, February, 7 2026 |
(Office of Admissions)

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center: Celebrating academic achievement, leadership, and community service Scholars Day at 51¸£ÀûÉç 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 51¸£ÀûÉç.edu/ScholarsDay or contact the Admissions Office: Phone: (716) 839-8225 Email: admissions@daemen.edu Questions? Our Admissions 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

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