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College of Business Enhancing Courses with Variety of Guest Lecturers
The College of Business Administration faculty has been hard at work this semester to be involved with activities that will benefit students and improve their personal professional development. Dr. Lisa Williams, assistant professor of management, had a myriad of speakers from Ingram Micro come to her management and human resources... Read on →
Dr. Kathleen McGrath Receives Service to Reading Award
Dr. Kathleen McGrath, an assistant professor of education at Niagara University, recently received the Service to Reading Award from the Niagara Frontier Reading Council, a local affiliate of the International Reading Association. The honor is given to “a person involved in literacy education who has made a significant contribution to... Read on →
Professor Bohdan Pikas Receives American Legion Award
Bohdan Pikas, professor of marketing, was recently honored with the “Legionnaire of the Year” award for 2012. He was presented the award by Fred Warmick, post commander of Grand Island Post #1346, on March 27, 2013. The award was in recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a member... Read on →
‘Great Guatemalan Challenge’ Information Session Set for April 17
Ordinarily, it wouldn’t raise eyebrows for a Niagara University program description to state that “everything you bring must fit into a backpack.” When the program takes place in Central America, it presents a different challenge. The Great Guatemalan Challenge is an affordable, off-the-grid adventure for the spiritually minded traveler. Over eight days... Read on →
Dr. Ali to Reflect on Time as Somali Prime Minister at April 22 Event
Dr. Abdiweli Ali, the Niagara University economics professor turned Somali prime minster, will reflect on his time as the leader of the impoverished, war-torn East African nation during a special event on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Castellani Art Museum. Building a New Somalia: Reflections from the Former... Read on →
Dr. Thomas Chambers Named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Niagara University is pleased to announce that Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., has been promoted to the position of associate vice president for academic affairs, effective June 1, 2013. In this role, Dr. Chambers, currently chair of the university’s history department, will provide administrative leadership and strategic analyses to advance academic... Read on →
Innovative Teaching Approaches of NU Faculty Highlighted in Forthcoming Book
Niagara University will be well represented in a new resource intended to illustrate best practices for incorporating learning technologies into higher education instruction. The first chapter of Research Perspectives and Best Practices in Educational Technology Integration, set to be released in February, features six case studies of professors who have... 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 Welcomes New Faculty
The College of Business Administration welcomes the following new full time faculty members for the 2012-2013 school year: Mr. Steven Gattuso, assistant professor of accounting Dr. Sean Tsuhsiang Hsu, assistant professor of management Dr. Jay Walker, Assistant Professor of Economics In addition, Mr. Evan Wardner, instructor of economics and finance, joins the college... Read on →
NU Names Associate Deans for Academic Colleges
Niagara University is pleased to announce that four professors have been named associate deans, new positions created to allow faculty members to continue their exceptional work in the classroom, while at the same time provide expertise in the day-to-day operations of each of Niagara’s academic colleges. The new associate deans... Read on →
