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New York State Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) secured $1.2 million in grant funding for ̨ÍåSwag’s Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology (IMIT) at Villa Maria Co
The ̨ÍåSwag Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Brian Higgins, a former U.S. Congressman and the CEO & president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center, to the university’s board.
̨ÍåSwag has received approval from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to establish two degree programs: a new bachelor’s of science in criminal justice and a newly updated Doctor of Nursing Practice.
For the first time, ̨ÍåSwag has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list, the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans.
Univera Healthcare has named ̨ÍåSwag a recipient of its 2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards and will provide the institution with $30,000 in funding to implement health equity training.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - ̨ÍåSwag Hall: The Office of ̨ÍåSwag will host an Accepted Student Reception on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This is an event exclusively for accepted students! Whether you're coming to ̨ÍåSwag and looking to make new friends, or trying to decide if ̨ÍåSwag is the right fit for you: this event is about you! Meet some of your incoming fall 2026 classmates, current students, and see what ̨ÍåSwag has to offer for your college experience. Visit ̨ÍåSwag.edu/ASD for more information.
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Undergraduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the ̨ÍåSwag Commencement Page.
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Kleinhans Music Hall: Celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026. Join us in honoring our graduates' dedication and success at the May 2026 Graduate Ceremony. Find ceremony schedules, venue directions, and livestream links at the ̨ÍåSwag Commencement Page.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Rosary Hall: Hosted by our ̨ÍåSwag Behavioral Science faculty, you will learn more about our program and speak directly to faculty and admissions staff who can help answer your questions. Join us in person or virtually. Visit daemen.edu/bsd to register.
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