OUR PROMISE
At HOPE, we promise to uphold the dignity and humanity of every individual who enters our space.
We value the inherent worth of every person and commit to creating a home that reflects care, safety, and celebration of difference.
We champion mutual respect, open dialogue, and shared responsibility, building community across lines of identity and experience.
We equip our campus to think critically, act with empathy, and contribute meaningfully to a more just and thriving society.
We are the Home of Opportunity, Purpose, and Engagement — a place where every student belongs and every voice matters.
OUR VALUES
We value belonging, equity, and empowerment by creating spaces where every student is welcomed, affirmed, and equipped to thrive. Through reflection, community, and justice-driven action, we foster growth that honors identity and builds bridges across difference. We believe true engagement happens when students actively connect, collaborate, and lead with purpose.
DAEMEN UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Recognizing the necessity of diversity for the sake of learning, we envision a campus community that demands respect for diversity and a campus climate that fosters an understanding of diversity grounded in the University's fundamental commitment to human dignity.