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College of Business Honors Students Participate in Undergraduate Research Conference
On Friday, April 19, several students from the College of Business Administration participated in the Undergraduate Research Conference, held on campus in St. Vincent’s Hall and the Castellani Art Museum. The Undergraduate Research Conference is an annual spring event planned by the Niagara University Honors Program, which highlights student... 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 →
Another Dual Degree Candidate Earns Best Paper Award at International Conference
Isa Witte, a student matriculating toward a dual degree from Niagara University and the International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, received the Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award at the 2013 Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association (KAHTEA) Conference, held April 12-13 in Las Vegas, Nev. Witte’s paper took... Read on →
NU Secures Pittcon Grant to Bolster Equipment, Programs in New Science Center
As the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences takes shape on the south side of campus, Niagara University faculty members continue to investigate ways to furnish the state-of-the-art facility with the latest in scientific instrumentation. Last week, Niagara learned that it had taken another step toward this goal, securing... Read on →
NU Earns Silver Medal at CFA Institute Research Challenge
A four-student team from Niagara University claimed the silver medal at the CFA Investment Research Challenge, held Feb. 19, 2013, at Canisius College. Seniors Peter Pane, Brandon Gallegos and Steven Boyle teamed with MBA student Ling Zhou to finish second out of nine colleges and universities in the annual competition,... Read on →
Article Coauthored by Dr. Ireland Cited Among Best Violence Research Publications of 2011
An article coauthored by Dr. Timothy Ireland, a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Niagara University, has been selected as one of the 10 best violence research publications of 2011 by the Psychology of Violence multidisciplinary research journal. A five-person panel of senior researchers was convened by Dr. Sherry... Read on →
International Math Journal Devotes Entire Issue to NU Professor as Birthday Present
It’s an age-old question: What do you give a world-renowned mathematician for his 75th birthday? The editors of Mathematische Nachrichten presented Dr. Eduard R. Tsekanovskii with a special issue of their refereed mathematics journal, with all contributed articles reflecting the many scientific interests of the Niagara University math professor. Yes, it’s... Read on →
College of Business Administration Has Active Summer
The College of Business Administration has had a very productive summer and anticipates an equally productive fall. Several professors traveled abroad this summer including Dr. Peggy Choong, associate dean and professor of marketing. In May, Dr. Choong and a group of MBA students traveled to China and Singapore. Students met with key corporate executives... Read on →
NUOP Students Stay Active During the Summer
Don’t tell the Niagara University Opportunity Program (NUOP) that July is a time for rest and relaxation. The 19 incoming freshmen who are involved in NUOP have been participating in a five-week summer program designed to integrate them into college life, introduce them to college coursework and reading, writing and... Read on →
Niagara University Professors Seek Volunteers to Advance Breast Cancer Research
Drs. Mary McCourt and Lawrence Mielnicki, both Niagara University professors, are seeking females over age 18 to volunteer for a study that aims to detect biomarkers for breast cancer in the urine of women. Those eligible to take part include volunteers over the age of 18 who are healthy (defined... Read on →
