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Dr. Tewksbury Awarded Fulbright Scholar Grant to Canada
Dr. Doug Tewksbury, an assistant professor of communication studies at Niagara University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct research at the Institute on Globalization and the Human Condition at McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) in the fall of 2013. The announcement was made by the United States Department... Read on →
Dr. Ireland Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Timothy Ireland has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Niagara University, effective June 1. Dr. Ireland succeeds Dr. Nancy McGlen, who will retire in June after serving for 15 years in the position. As dean, Dr. Ireland’s primary responsibility will be the general administration of... Read on →
Summer Academy Helps Students Get Head Start on College
Niagara University is presenting high school students and incoming NU freshmen with an opportunity to begin working on their college degrees early. The NU Summer Academy is a program designed for students entering the 11th and 12th grades in fall 2013, as well as incoming NU freshmen, who want to... Read on →
Higher Education Marketing Report Praises NU for Recruitment Materials
It’s awards season – well, at least it is at Niagara University. Two weeks ago, Niagara’s “What’s On Your Mind?” advertising campaign earned a silver medal in a national competition of college and university marketing materials. Yesterday, the university was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll,... Read on →
NU Named to Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service for Seventh Straight Year
Niagara University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll every year since its inception. That’s now seven years in a row for those counting at home. The Catholic and Vincentian university received notice Monday that it was once again recognized among the “institutions that achieve meaningful,... Read on →
Annual Graduate School Open House Scheduled for April 13
Niagara University will host its annual Graduate School Open House Saturday, April 13, 2013, on campus in the Castellani Art Museum. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be offered to all attendees. Graduate School Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families... Read on →
Sara Villnave Chosen as Niagara University’s Outstanding Employee of the Quarter
Sara Villnave, an assistant director in Niagara University’s Office of Admissions, received NU’s Outstanding Employee Award for January-March 2013. Villnave was presented with the award by the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., Niagara president. A 2001 NU graduate, Villnave joined her alma mater as an admissions counselor in 2003 before... Read on →
NU, Monsignor Martin League Team Up to Present Niagara Cup to Ice Hockey Champions
Niagara University is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the Monsignor Martin High School Athletic Association (MMHSAA) to present the Niagara Cup annually to the boys ice hockey champions. As part of this agreement, Niagara University will host the play-in and semifinal playoff games at the Dwyer Ice... Read on →
Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Applications
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is immediately accepting applications for its next class of sworn recruits and pre-employment students. Founded in 1973, the NCLEA was originally formed to serve the police agencies of Niagara County, but is now assisting law enforcement departments in Erie, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston... Read on →
ROTC Cadets Lauded for Academics, Fitness & Leadership
The results are in, and Niagara University’s ROTC program is still outstanding. As part of the Second ROTC Brigade Senior Leader Conference held Jan. 7-10, 2013, the Purple Eagle Battalion was recognized for achieving the highest overall average ranking on the 2012 National Accessions Order of Merit List within the... Read on →
