Undergraduate Students
Experiential learning gives Daemen students real-world advantages
Just do it. A leading footwear manufacturer used that slogan in an immensely successful marketing campaign of the 1990s that remains memorable to this day. Those three words can also apply to the success of students studying health sciences at Daemen University as the institution focuses on providing experiential education – in other words, learning by doing. The idea is…
Physical therapy institute benefits aspiring health care professionals
There are many kinds of careers in the health care sector – from a range of positions in nursing, to becoming a physician assistant (PA), a cytotechnologist, or a physical therapist (PT), among many others. With the variety of career options in health care, choosing your own path can be difficult. So, where to start? In physical therapy, Daemen University…
Top 3 Reasons to Attend a College Open House
If you’re beginning the college search process, one of the most important events to attend is an open house. This allows you to see first-hand if the school is the right fit for you—and to get in touch with people on campus. From financial aid to meal plans and campus housing, college open houses showcase an institution’s offerings to give…
Daemen Professor Personifies U.S. Constitution for TEDxBuffalo
In a creative talk delivered at TEDxBuffalo, legal scholar and Daemen University professor of paralegal studies Margaret Phillips, took a creative approach to impart lessons about a document that shapes the lives of more than 320 million Americans every day—the U.S. Constitution. A local, independently organized TED event, TEDx Buffalo features experts and professionals who can offer credible insights…
The Importance of Modern Languages in a Modern World
Being bilingual – or even trilingual – is becoming more necessary for professional success. The continual globalization of the world’s economy – including the increase in remote working environments and internet expansion – is bringing a diversity of cultures into more frequent contact with each other and has collapsed the barrier of distance that once kept peoples apart. From the…
VITA program at Daemen University gives students accounting experience
Daemen University accounting and business students have a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and confidence for the workplace through the on-campus site of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offered through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). With various sites across the U.S. – including one at Daemen – the VITA program serves low income and elderly taxpayers. At…
Education or Experience – What Do Employers Want More?
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for young professionals to stand out from the thousands of other graduates who have turned their tassels and entered the workforce. According to a study by Harvard Business School, employers believe that applicants with a college degree are more “job-ready” than those without. Specifically, employers feel that candidates with degrees possess more hard and soft skills…
Exploring the Nursing Field: Seven Q’s with Daemen University’s Dr. Rose Bell
“If you find a job you enjoy doing, you will never have to work a day in your life.”– Mark Twain This quote is a favorite of Daemen University‘s Dr. Rose Bell – and one she firmly believes in. An accomplished military veteran and nurse with more than 30 years in the industry, Bell serves as the associate professor and…
A master’s degree in ABA – why it could be right for you
What is ABA? Simply put, “our goal is to help others meet their goals,” said Vicki Madaus Knapp, chair of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Department at Daemen University. Behavior analysts practice ABA by using the science of human behavior to assist individuals – or those connected with them, such as caregivers– with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), developmental disabilities, behavioral…
Know your university counseling, health resources
The importance of health and wellness among university students has increasingly become a topic of discussion since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. When choosing a college, it’s important to know what’s available to you and fellow students. Many campuses – including Daemen University – are working to implement more resources to help students, including counseling services. For example, Daemen…