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Matt Chavez, ’08, in the mid-city neighborhood of Niagara Falls, where he is currently working on several properties.

Focus on Area Alums: Matt Chavez, ’08

September 24, 2024

Matt Chavez, ’08, is the land bank project manager for the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by an intermunicipal agreement between five foreclosing governmental units (the cities of Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, and Lockport; Niagara County; and Orleans County).

Niagara University Elevates Commitment to the Hispanic Community by Partnering with Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York for Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

September 24, 2024

Niagara University, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York, is hosting two events during Hispanic Heritage Month that highlight the history and contributions of Hispanics in the Buffalo/Niagara region. More than 62 million people identified as ethnically Hispanic—people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America—according to the 2020 U.S. census, making it the country’s second largest, and one of the fastest-growing, racial or ethnic minority.

NU students, faculty and staff attended the American Chemical Society’s fall 2024 meeting in August: Michael Trapasso, ’25; Daniel Potoczak, ’16, instrument support technician; Adrian Martinez, ’26; Corrine Kleiner, ’25; Morgan Hildreth, ’25; Sarah Waldmiller, ’25; Raegan Lawton, ’25; Dr. Lauren Rosch, assistant professor of chemistry; Zachary Holmes, ’26; Elise Spence, ’26; Patrick Hennegan, ’26; Kathryn Bednarz, ’25; and Dr. Lawrence Mielnicki, director of teaching and research laboratories.

Niagara Undergraduate Students Present Research at American Chemical Society’s Fall Meeting

September 23, 2024

Ten Niagara University students presented their undergraduate research alongside graduate students, post-doctoral and professional chemists at the American Chemical Society’s fall 2024 meeting in Denver, Colo., Aug. 18-22. In addition to their poster presentations, the students were able to network with scientists from around the world who have similar research interests, talk to schools at the graduate school fair, participate in professional development seminars, and expand their scientific knowledge by attending presentations and talking to vendors at the expo.

Duncan Kirkwood Is Hyatt Foundation Featured Speaker at College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management’s All College Meeting

September 20, 2024

Duncan Kirkwood, a global speaker, author, and educator, was the featured presenter at the Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management’s bi-annual All College Meeting, Sept. 6 in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the NU campus. Kirkwood’s talk focused on how to make the most of the college experience and build resiliency.

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader Tom Golisano.

Niagara University Receives $10 Million Gift from Entrepreneur and Philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano

September 19, 2024

Niagara University has received a $10 million gift from entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas Golisano. This transformational gift is one of the largest received among a series of major awards totaling $360 million to organizations in Upstate New York, which were announced by Golisano on Sept. 17, 2024.

Dr. Jade Twedt Strabbing, Maj. Gen. Vincent E. Boles, '76, Dr. Diana W. Pasulka, Dr. Shawn Vainio, '99, and Dr. David Lyon are featured during Niagara University's fall speaker series.

Niagara University Announces 2024 Fall Speaker Series

September 18, 2024

The power of forgiveness, lessons in leadership, angels and aliens, providing healthcare in remote areas, and surveillance in the Medieval period will be the topics of discussion during Niagara University’s 2024 Speaker Series. All presentations take place at 5 p.m. in the Castellani Art Museum on the Niagara University campus and are free and open to the public.

The Rev. Elmer Bauer III, C.M., Named to Niagara University Board of Trustees

September 18, 2024

The Rev. Elmer Bauer III, C.M., has been elected and named to the Niagara University Board of Trustees. The appointment was announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university.

Denise Gonez-Santos; Sr. Roberta Fulton, SSMN; Deacon Miguel Santos; Dr. Althea Porter, and Father Greg Semeniuk, C.M., at Hispanic Family Day at Fatima Shrine.

Rev. Greg Semeniuk Is Guest Speaker During Fatima Shrine’s Annual Hispanic Family Day

September 16, 2024

The Rev. Greg Semeniuk, C.M., vice president of mission at Niagara University, celebrated the Eucharist and spoke about the meaning of Holy Year 2025 at Fatima Shrine in Lewiston, N.Y., on Aug. 24 as part of the shrine’s Annual Hispanic Family Day.

“If You Want Peace, Work for Justice,” Is Theme of Niagara University’s Annual Vincentian Heritage Week Celebration

September 16, 2024

Niagara University will celebrate its annual Vincentian Heritage Week Sept. 21-28, 2024, with a series of events that highlight its rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul and this year’s theme, “If you want peace, work for justice.”

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