Daemen University
Private college in Amherst, New York, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daemen University is a private university in Amherst[5] and Brooklyn, New York. Formerly Daemen College and Rosary Hill College, the now-nondenominational school was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1947.[6]
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Former names | Rosary Hill College (1947–1976) Daemen College (1976–2022)[1] |
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Motto | A World of Opportunity |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1947 |
Academic affiliation | ACCU, CIC, CICU, and NAICU |
Endowment | $21.4 million (2021)[2] |
President | Gary A. Olson |
Provost | Michael Brogan |
Students | 2,536 (Fall 2020)[3] |
Undergraduates | 1,631 (Fall 2020)[3] |
Postgraduates | 905 (Fall 2020)[3] |
Location | , , United States 42.9654°N 78.7888°W / 42.9654; -78.7888 |
Campus | Suburban, 46.5 acres (18.8 ha) |
Colors | Blue and white |
Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - ECC[4] |
Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
Website | www |
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As of fall 2020, 2,536 students were enrolled at Daemen (1,631 undergraduate, 905 graduate).[7] 64 degree majors were offered[8]
In March 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved a name change to Daemen University.[9]