Monthly Archives / November 2010
NU Receives $1.5 Million Gift from Alumnus to Establish First Endowed Chair
Niagara University has received a $1.5 million estate gift from alumnus Dr. John J. Hughes to establish the first endowed chair at the university. The John J. Hughes, ’67 Endowed Chair in Biology will be reserved to support the research, teaching and scholarly activities of a distinguished scientist and serve... Read on →
NU’s College of Education Earns National Accreditation
Niagara University’s commitment to hold itself to the highest national and international standards in education has reached a historic milestone. The university is pleased to announce that its College of Education has received unconditional continuing accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The college first... Read on →
NU Student Government Association Announces Endowed Scholarship
The Niagara University Student Government Association is pleased to announce that, as of Oct. 22, 2010, an endowed scholarship has been established in its name. The Niagara University Student Government Association (NUSGA) Scholarship will assist an undergraduate student who is a demonstrated leader in his or her community and/or... Read on →
Gacioch and Williams Families, Father Levesque Honored at 2010 President’s Dinner
A jubilant, record-setting crowd converged upon the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Event Center in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on Nov. 13, 2010 to attend Niagara University’s annual President’s Dinner. The event was headlined by the celebration of the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque’s 10th anniversary as president of NU and... Read on →
NU Awarded Grant from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Niagara University is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $193,270 grant from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) to develop and conduct a statewide disability awareness and sensitivity curriculum and the corresponding training tools for first responders. Niagara faculty and students will work to... Read on →
