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Dr. Karen Kwandrans Is Featured Panelist on Workforce Development

May 28, 2024

Dr. Karen Kwandrans, associate vice president of strategic and external relations at Niagara University,wasafeatured presenter during a panel discussion hosted on May 23, 2024,by theNew York Association for Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) as part of its LevelUp New York trainings.

NU rising junior Ena Das; Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president; Jeffrey R. Holzschuh, ’82, campaign chairman; Jaclyn Rossi Drozd, ’08, M.S.Ed. ’10, vice president of institutional advancement; and rising junior Althea Simmons shared their thoughts at the campaign announcement on May 16, 2024.

Niagara University Transformed: NU Announces Successful Completion of its “Powering Transformation” Capital Campaign

May 16, 2024

Niagara University is pleased to announce the successful completion of the largest and most impactful philanthropic campaign in its 166-year history. “Powering Transformation: The Campaign for Niagara University,” has raised more than $130 million dollars, exceeding its goal of $125 million. Highlights from the presentation are available online.

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Oratorio by Dr. Talia Zajac Performed by Victoria Symphony

May 15, 2024

“Golden Harvest,” an oratorio written to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the settlement of Ukrainians in Canada by Dr. Talia Zajac (libretto), with composer Larysa Kuzmenko, was performed on May 19 by the Victoria Choral Society and musicians from the Victoria Symphony in British Columbia, Canada.

Niagara University Pre-Law Students Attend Oral Arguments at Supreme Court

May 14, 2024

The Niagara University Pre-Law Student Association recently returned from its annual trip to Washington, D.C., to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court.

CAM Director Discusses Educators as CEOs at American Alliance of Museum Annual Meeting

May 13, 2024

Ellen Owens, director of Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum, was a featured presenter at the American Alliance of Museum’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo May 16-19, in Baltimore, Md., a conference with more than 3,000 museum professionals in attendance. She is one of four educator-CEOs who discussed their experience as leaders in the museum field during a session entitled “Museum Educator to CEO: What We Bring to the C-Suite.”

Niagara University Students Inducted into Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Chapter

May 13, 2024

On Jan. 30, 1984, Niagara University’s pre-law chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International was chartered. On April 30, 2024, the chapter was reactivated, and 20 students were inducted during a ceremony in the Gacioch Family Center's Fireplace Room.

Preston Bartels received the Student Inclusive Excellence Award at the College of Arts and Sciences' 44th annual Day of Recognition.

Students and Faculty Honored at 44th annual NU College of Arts & Sciences Day of Recognition

May 9, 2024

On Friday, May 10, students and faculty from Niagara University’s College of Arts & Sciences gathered in the Gallagher Center to honor their own for their academic, community service, and leadership achievements during the 44th annual Day of Recognition.

Dr. Chandra Foote, dean of the College of Education, leads the graduating seniors in the recitation of a teacher’s oath during the college's pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024.

Niagara University’s Education Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2024

As National Teacher Appreciation Week came to a close, Niagara University’s College of Education celebrated its 86 graduating seniors during its annual pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024, in the university’s Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons.

Tucker Trask received his pin from Jennifer Olmstead, director of NU's traditional nursing program, during the College of Nursing's pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024.

Niagara University Celebrates Achievements of Nursing Students at 2024 Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing honored 62 graduating students during its annual pinning ceremony in the university’s Gallagher Center on May 10, 2024.

Guest speaker Col. Adam Czekanski, district commander and engineer of the Pittsburgh District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and former professor of military science at NU, addresses the ROTC cadets before their commissioning during a ceremony on May 10, 2024.

13 Cadets Commissioned During Ceremonies at Niagara University

May 9, 2024

Thirteen Niagara University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army during ceremonies held May 10, 2024, on the Niagara University campus. This was the 83rd consecutive year that members of NU’s Purple Eagle Battalion have taken the oath of office.

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