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NU’s Center for Supply Chain Excellence Holds Professional Development Seminars
Niagara’s Center for Supply Chain Excellence had a great turnout for its one-week professional development seminar in May focusing on supply chain management. NCSCE provided training to 23 professionals, employed by 12 companies from Illinois to Western New York. In addition, 12 current NU undergraduate students joined the five-day seminar... Read on →
Ortiz Presents, Translates During International Research Forum
Lizbeth Ortiz, a 2013 Niagara University graduate, was one of the featured presenters during a prestigious International Research Forum held at Daemen College April 22-24. The Mexico City native presented her honors thesis during the conference on “Social Perspectives in Higher Education,” which was co-sponsored by the National Association of... 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 →
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 →
Awards Bestowed, News Shared During 23rd Annual Business Banquet
Niagara University’s College of Business Administration presented awards to five business leaders, alumni and students during its 23rd Annual Business Appreciation and Accounting Banquet, held April 25 at the at the Buffalo Marriott. More than 230 people attended the event, which was emceed by WGRZ-TV anchor and 1986 NU graduate... 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 →
NUMA Mantra Contest Announces Winner
The Niagara University Marketing Association (NUMA) held a mantra contest for the College of Business Administration this fall, accepting submissions from all business students. The idea for a mantra contest was brought to life after the dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Shawn Daly, presented the idea... Read on →
Sophomore Sarah Page Publishes First Novel
Sarah Page is a Niagara University sophomore. Scratch that. Sarah Page is a published Niagara University sophomore. The Amulet, a novel that Page began writing during her freshman year at Frontier Central High School in Hamburg, hit bookshelves in late July. It is described by Page as a historical fantasy novel... Read on →
Former NU Student Killed While Serving in Afghanistan
Niagara University lost a member of its family when Pfc. Theodore “Matt” Glende was killed over the weekend while serving in Afghanistan. The Department of Defense announced that Glende, 23, died July 27, in Kharwar, Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small-arms fire.... Read on →
Sophomore Recycling to Raise Money for Cancer-Stricken Cousin
For years, the relationship between Nicolette “Nikki” Sepielli and her cousin, “Mary” (who prefers not to have her real name used for this story), was typical of distant relatives. Nikki would see Mary a few times a year, didn’t know exactly where she lived, her phone number or even... Read on →
