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Sign at front of ̨ÍåSwag
May 16, 2023
Sign at front of ̨ÍåSwag

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag signed a teach-out agreement with Medaille University on Monday afternoon, May 15, following an announcement that Medaille will cease operations effective August 31, 2023.

U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools
Apr 25, 2023
U.S. News & World Report Best Grad Schools

AMHERST, N.Y. – ̨ÍåSwag’s Physician Assistant Studies and Nursing graduate programs placed among the best in the country, according to 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report rankings released Tuesday.  

Foundation 214
Mar 8, 2023
Foundation 214

AMHERST, N.Y. – At an MOU signing on March 8, ̨ÍåSwag and Foundation 214- a charitable foundation that supports US military veterans- signed an MOU awarding the university with a $1.5M grant to offer comprehensive veterans services that meet the academic, financial, and social-emotional needs of military-aligned and veteran students.

Dr. Lisa Rafalson
Feb 13, 2023
Dr. Lisa Rafalson

AMHERST, N.Y. – After a national search, ̨ÍåSwag has appointed Dr. Lisa Rafalson as founding dean of the new College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business.  

Greg Ford in a suit outside behind Rosary Hall
Jan 26, 2023
Greg Ford in a suit outside behind Rosary Hall

AMHERST, N.Y. – After a national search, ̨ÍåSwag has appointed Dr. Greg Ford as founding dean for the new College of Health Professions.

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

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