̨ÍåSwag

If you are a member of the media and have a question or query relating to ̨ÍåSwag College and or our health sciences, business, liberal arts and other undergraduate and graduate academic programs, please contact mediarelations@daemen.edu and we will be in touch with you soon.

RIC in spring
Jun 15, 2020
RIC in spring

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag College recently issued an official statement denouncing the murder of George Floyd and condemning acts of discrimination while calling for lasting changes in the fight against racial injustice.

̨ÍåSwag Front Sign
Jun 15, 2020
̨ÍåSwag Front Sign

AMHERST, N.Y. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ̨ÍåSwag College has announced it will begin the fall semester as scheduled in September but will forgo fall break and transition to remote learning for the final two weeks of the semester.

Student Leader of the Year
Jun 1, 2020
Student Leader of the Year

AMHERST, N.Y. – Outstanding student leaders in clubs, organizations, and departments at ̨ÍåSwag College have been recognized in a virtual Student Leadership Awards ceremony presented in a specially created .

Dinosaur Cannibals
May 28, 2020
Dinosaur Cannibals

AMHERST, N.Y. – Large Jurassic period theropod dinosaurs like Allosaurus and Ceratosaurus apparently turned to cannibalism when food was scarce, according to a new study co-authored by a ̨ÍåSwag College professor.

Campus Aerial Photo
May 21, 2020
Campus Aerial Photo

AMHERST, N.Y. – With Western New York beginning the reopening process, Ì¨ÍåSwag College President Gary Olson has announced that preparations to reopen its Amherst campus are moving ahead with great caution to ensure the health and safety of the college community and in compliance with all state and federal guidelines and regulations.

17 Feb
Tuesday, February, 17 2026 |
(̨ÍåSwag)

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Alumni Lounge: Prospective students, Experience ̨ÍåSwag Week is a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! There will be options to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall. Applied and accepted students can join a ̨ÍåSwag class for a hands-on academic experience. Visit daemen.edu/experiencedaemen for the week schedule, or contact the Office of ̨ÍåSwag at (716) 839-8225 to learn more.

17 Feb
Tuesday, February, 17 2026 |
(The HOPE Center)

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - ̨ÍåSwag Hall - Auditorium: Join the HOPE Center in ̨ÍåSwag Hall on Tuesday evening as we host Dr. LaGarrett King for our Black History Month Keynote Speaker! His presentation will be on 100 Years of Black History Month: What we need to understand the nuances of Black history. All are welcome!

17 Feb
Tuesday, February, 17 2026 |
(The HOPE Center)

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - ̨ÍåSwag Hall - Auditorium: Join the HOPE Center in ̨ÍåSwag Hall on Tuesday evening as we host Dr. LaGarrett King for our Black History Month Keynote Speaker! His presentation will be on 100 Years of Black History Month: What we need to understand the nuances of Black history. All are welcome!

18 Feb
Wednesday, February, 18 2026 |
(̨ÍåSwag)

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Alumni Lounge: Prospective students, Experience ̨ÍåSwag Week is a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! There will be options to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall. Applied and accepted students can join a ̨ÍåSwag class for a hands-on academic experience. Visit daemen.edu/experiencedaemen for the week schedule, or contact the Office of ̨ÍåSwag at (716) 839-8225 to learn more.

19 Feb
Thursday, February, 19 2026 |
(̨ÍåSwag)

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - John R. Yurtchuk Student Center - Alumni Lounge: Prospective students, Experience ̨ÍåSwag Week is a great opportunity to visit campus while we are in session! There will be options to attend an admissions information session, tour our campus, and enjoy a complimentary meal in the campus dining hall. Applied and accepted students can join a ̨ÍåSwag class for a hands-on academic experience. Visit daemen.edu/experiencedaemen for the week schedule, or contact the Office of ̨ÍåSwag at (716) 839-8225 to learn more.

̨ÍåSwag Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

The is ̨ÍåSwag's electronic newsletter that highlights the latest news and events of interest to the college and external communities. It is distributed via email and published online.