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Larry Quinn, Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Niagara University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers, Honorees

April 23, 2026
Prominent businessman Larry Quinn, award-winning educator Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and the Honorable Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Lewiston, N.Y., and Vaughan, Ontario. These speakers and honorees represent the university’s commitment to excellence, service, and the transformative power of education. Niagara University is honored to...
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Student presenters pictured left to right: Sierra Ashbaugh, Lisa Aarakit, Elizabeth MacArtney, Hannah Cassidy, Dakota Harrison, Cassidy Hemingway, Ally Moll, and Kinga Wronska

Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention

niagaranewsApril 30, 2026
Eight Niagara University students presented at the Tri Beta District Convention hosted by theTheta Eta Chapter and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on April 18, 2026. These students workunder the guidance of professors Cassandra Marnocha, Coleen Edwards, and William Edwards. Their presentations covered a wide range of topics including: characterizing microbial motility,physiology of Synechococcus isolates from Fayetteville...
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2026 Beta Beta Beta Eta Xi inductees and Dr. Aykhan Yusifov, this year's associate inductee, gather for a photo following the pledge ceremony, welcoming them into this prestigious honor society.

National Honor Society for Biology Inducts New Members

Owen ShannonApril 29, 2026
Eighteen students were inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology, on Monday, April 27th. The students, who are both Biology and Chemistry majors, celebrated with their guests and distinguished attendees, including Dr. Robert Kane, interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and faculty from the Departments of Biology and...
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Dr. Robert Poltis and the 2026 Gamma Sigma Epsilon inductees at the banquet (photo credit: Breana Andrews).

Science Students Honored at Annual Chemistry Banquet

Owen ShannonApril 29, 2026
The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the Annual Chemistry Honors Banquet co-hosted by the American Chemical Society and Gamma Sigma Epsilon student chapters, on Monday, April 20. Several graduating seniors were recognized for their excellence in academics and research: Outstanding Pre-Professional Student: Chloe BriggsOutstanding Student in an...
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Larry Quinn, Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Niagara University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers, Honorees

Michael FreedmanApril 23, 2026
Prominent businessman Larry Quinn, award-winning educator Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and the Honorable Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Lewiston, N.Y., and Vaughan, Ontario. These speakers and honorees represent the university’s commitment to excellence, service, and the transformative power of education. Niagara University is honored to...
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Niagara University Faculty and Students Attend PopCon at USC Thornton School of Music

Owen ShannonMarch 30, 2026
Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English, brought students Celena Barone and Caitlyn McDowell to California, to attend PopCon. Held this year from March 12-14, PopCon brings together scholars, journalists, and musicians at the University of Southern California, for panels about pop music and its cultural impact. Dr. Mangat organized a panel for the event...
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Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Begins Cancer Research Collaboration

Owen ShannonMarch 20, 2026
Dr. Mary McCourt’s research group (Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute) contacted Prof. Beatriz de Pascual-Teresa and Dr. Irene Ortín Remón Research group, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo to explore opportunities for collaboration on cholestosome-based drug delivery strategies. This collaboration comes after Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo published research that caught the...
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Fourth Annual Ramadan Iftar Held at Niagara University in Ontario

Owen ShannonMarch 16, 2026
The fourth annual Ramadan Iftar was held at Niagara University in Ontario (NUO), and organized by Dr. Asma Ahmed, this past week. The Iftar aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to come together to combat Islamophobic biases, learn about Muslims and Islam, and facilitate intercultural harmony. NUO welcomed about 60 members of the community, which sees the event continually...
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Dr. Asma Ahmed Receives Grant to Study Lived Experiences of Muslim Women Leaders

Lisa McMahonSeptember 30, 2025
Dr. Asma Ahmed,chair and assistant professor of education at Niagara University in Ontario, was awarded a prestigious grant from the Qatar Foundation’s female sector, Al-Mujadilah, to work on the project "Muslim Women Leaders Between Sacred Texts and Social Contexts: Navigating Ethics and Theology Across East and West."
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Larry Quinn, Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Niagara University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers, Honorees

Michael FreedmanApril 23, 2026
Prominent businessman Larry Quinn, award-winning educator Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and the Honorable Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Lewiston, N.Y., and Vaughan, Ontario. These speakers and honorees represent the university’s commitment to excellence, service, and the transformative power of education. Niagara University is honored to...
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Niagara University pre-law students are pictured at the Jones Day law firm in Chicago.

Chicago Law Forum and Alumni Connections Highlight Niagara University Pre-Law Association Fall Trip

Michael FreedmanApril 15, 2026
Twenty-four members of the Pre-Law Student Association traveled to Chicago from Oct. 3-6, to explore the legal field beyond the classroom. Accompanied by Professor Kevin Hinkley and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science, students visited a global law firm, attended a national forum and toured a top-tier law school. Day One: Friday, Oct....
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Niagara University Pre-Law Students Visit U.S. Supreme Court and Capitol

Michael FreedmanApril 15, 2026
From March 28-31, 23 members of Niagara University’s Pre-Law Student Association and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, traveled to Washington, D.C., for the program’s annual spring visit to the Supreme Court. The students were accompanied by their advisor, Professor Kevin Hinkley, and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science. The trip provided students...
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