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̨ÍåSwag sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it
Sep 18, 2023
̨ÍåSwag sign on a stone wall with flowers, plants and trees around it

AMHERST, N.Y. – For the fifth consecutive year, ̨ÍåSwag 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. 

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk
Jul 19, 2023
Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk

Board of Trustee Chair John R. Yurtchuk has committed $2 million to ̨ÍåSwag, the largest single gift in the institution’s history. The donation will support the President’s Excellence Fund, which ensures the university’s continued vibrancy and long-term stability.

̨ÍåSwag Colleges of Distinction
Jun 7, 2023
̨ÍåSwag Colleges of Distinction

For the sixteenth consecutive year, ̨ÍåSwag has been named a College of Distinction for providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, community involvement, and outcomes-based learning.

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.  

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 ̨ÍåSwag)

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

̨ÍåSwag Voice banner; profile view of front of RIC

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