Lisa McMahon

Students standing in front of the christmas tree during the lighting ceremony

Niagara University’s Lewiston Campus Rings in the Holiday Season

December 2, 2024

Niagara University’s Lewiston campus celebrated the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree blessing and lighting ceremony on Dec. 2, a cherished tradition that brings the university community together to celebrate the joy and spirit of the season.

It’s All About the People for Tom Sacco, ’75

December 2, 2024

For the past four years, Tom Sacco has been chief happiness officer, CEO, and presidentat Dynamic Restaurant Holdings, owner/operators of Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor and Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza. It’s a role he seemingly has been preparing for his whole life, beginning at the restaurant and hotel his Italian grandparents owned on Wasaga Beach, just north of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.

Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Announces STEM Camp

November 26, 2024

High school students with strong interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are invited to ignite their future in STEM during a week-long camp hosted by Niagara University's Biomedical Research Institute.

A Passion for Math and ASL Lead to a Career for Catherine Gibbons, ’14

November 21, 2024

Teaching math can be a challenging profession, especially when you are teaching it in a language that is not your first. But Cathie Gibbons, ’14, the middle and high school math teacher at St. Mary’s School for the Deaf in Buffalo, N.Y., embraces this challenge because of her love for math and her passion for American Sign Language.

Pearl Dsouza, Jenifer Oclinaria Castillo, Kehinde Olatunji, Student Experience Facilitator Noella Kotei, Peer Navigator Stephanie Umeokeke, and Onyekachukwu Patrick Ojemaye at Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt.

Students at Niagara University in Ontario Enjoy Engaging Activities

November 19, 2024

The Office of Student Services at Niagara University in Ontario hosted two events this fall to promote student engagement and belonging.

Niagara University Partners with Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

November 19, 2024

Niagara University established a partnership with the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in November that will offer Golisano's graduating students the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an additional two years with a 50% tuition reduction.

Niagara University Professor Theresa Meikle Publishes Book on Using Feedback in Classroom to Motivate Students

November 18, 2024

Theresa Meikle, an adjunct professor in Niagara University in Ontario’s BPS in education program, recently published a book to help educators create a connected community of learners in their classrooms.

Niagara University's 2024 VMI cohort traveled to DePaul University to attend an opening retreat and conference Nov. 14-16, 2024. Pictured, front row: Ellen Owens, director of the Castellani Art Museum, and Dr. Fernando Naranjo, assistant professor of management. Back row, Dr. Chris Lee, associate professor of political science; Rev. Gregory J. Semeniuk, C.M., S.Th.D., executive vice president for mission and ministry; and Evan Clarke, senior associate dean of Ontario graduate programs.

Vincentian Mission Institute Announces 2024-26 Niagara University Cohort

November 18, 2024

Members of Niagara University’s 2024-26 Vincentian Mission Institute cohort attended an opening retreat and conference Nov. 14-16 at De Paul University. Now in its 17th year, the VMI facilitates relationship-building among peers at the three Vincentian universities in the United States—Niagara, DePaul, and St. John’s—as they develop leadership capacity to advance the schools’ Catholic and Vincentian missions.

Niagara University’s College of Education Recognized for National Excellence in Educator Prep

November 18, 2024

Niagara University’s commitment to holding itself to the highest national and international standards in teacher education has been reaffirmed with its renewed accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. This recognition acknowledges that NU's College of Education meets CAEP’s rigorous, national accreditation standards to better prepare tomorrow’s teachers.

Two Niagara University Alumni Among Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40

November 18, 2024

Two Niagara University alumni were among the “40 Under 40” up-and-coming leaders who were honored by Buffalo Business First for their professional success and service to their communities.

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