Category / Announcements
College of Business Presents Awards for Faculty Excellence
On April 30, the College of Business Administration celebrated the end of a very productive and successful year. In addition, three faculty members were recognized for excellence in research, service and teaching. According to Dr. Shawn Daly, dean, “The College of Business end-of-the-year social event is a special time... Read on →
Two Students, One Alumna Participating in 4K for Cancer
Vince Schiano set off on a 4,000-mile bike ride last summer to raise money and awareness for young adults suffering from cancer. Little did he know that his cross-country venture would also inspire three young women back “home” on Monteagle Ridge to join the cause this year. NU seniors Catherine Cardinal... Read on →
Commencement Honorees Include Father Levesque, Bishop Malone, Ambassador Taylor and Nik Wallenda
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., is slated to speak during Niagara University’s second undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. It will be the final graduating class that he will address as president of Niagara University. Father Levesque will step down from the President’s Office this summer after spending... Read on →
Gouldrick, Chambers Join 28 Students as New Inductees of Graduate Honor Society
Twenty-eight Niagara University students were inducted into Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society, during a ceremony held May 3, 2013, in St. Vincent’s Hall. The Rev. John Gouldrick, C.M., associate vice president for mission and director of the Vincentian Scholars Program, and Dr. Thomas Chambers, director... Read on →
Nursing Department Bestows Pins on 18 Program Graduates
Eighteen women stood in place, palms outstretched, as the Rev. Kevin Creagh, C.M., recited a prayer to bless their hands. “Lord, give success to the work of your hands in the lives of these nurses. Bless these hands for they do the work of your hands. We pray this through... Read on →
NU Accepting Registrations for 2013 Summer Youth Camp
Niagara University’s recreation department is now accepting registrations for its popular Summer Youth Camp, which will be held on campus from June 24 to August 16. Geared toward children ages six to 12, the camp is conducted in a safe, fun environment by an experienced and friendly staff, and features... Read on →
Crystal Lorenzo Receives Newman Civic Fellowship
Crystal Lorenzo, a Niagara University sophomore majoring in psychology and Spanish, has been named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for demonstrating outstanding leadership and civic engagement. The Fredonia native was among the less than 200 students in the country to receive the award. Campus Compact is a... Read on →
College of Education Playing Lead Role in Statewide Faculty Development Program
Niagara University’s College of Education is playing a prominent role in a new statewide faculty development initiative affiliated with New York’s Race to the Top federal program. On April 25, the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) unveiled the program, which also includes similar initiatives at City University of... Read on →
33rd Annual Day of Recognition Celebrates NU’s College of Arts & Sciences
Niagara University’s College of Arts and Sciences held its annual Day of Recognition for the 33rd time on Friday, April 26. Hundreds of Niagara University students were honored for their achievements as undergraduates during the Day of Recognition, which was also the last that the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.,... Read on →
Schiano Takes Top Poster Prize at RIT’s Undergraduate Research Conference
Vincent Schiano, a senior communication studies major at Niagara University, received the Top Poster Award during the Conference for Undergraduate Research in Communication, held April 16 at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Schiano’s winning poster was titled “Young Adult Cancer Awareness: A Public Relations Presentation.” “The opportunity offered a lot of... Read on →
