Lisa McMahon

Ben Murphy, ’08 (left), and Michael Tamburrino at the Whiskey Bear office in California

Ben Murphy, ’08: Crafting an Award-winning Career in the Entertainment Industry

March 26, 2024

Ben Murphy, ’08, initially thought he would pursue a career in acting. But when he enrolled at Niagara University and was introduced to the variety of career options there were in the entertainment industry, he switched his focus to working behind the camera.

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury in Svalbard, Norway. Photo courtesy of Cedric Bomford.

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury Releases New Album Inspired by the Canadian and Arctic Winter

March 25, 2024

Media studies professor Dr. Douglas Tewksbury released his new recorded album, “Floes: Volumes I-IV,” four suites of long-form ambient studio works, on March 21, 2024.

Jeffrey Zimmer, president and CEO of Reeds Jewelers of Niagara Falls Inc., Buffalo Jewelry & Loan, PawnMore, Satchel Real Estate Development, and Satchel Insurance Co., LLC, shared how he grew his family business during a presentation on March 19, 2024.

Zimmer’s Entrepreneurial Journey Featured During Leadership Speaker Series

March 22, 2024

By his own admission, Jeffrey Zimmer was not academically gifted—“I graduated from Niagara Falls High School 15th from the bottom. I would come home from school my senior year, and my mother would be crying, opening up every college rejection that came our way,” he said.

Dr. Şerife Tekin, associate professor of philosophy in SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics and Humanities, explored the use of AI in psychotherapy during a presentation at Niagara University on March 20, 2024.

AI and the Future of Psychiatry the Focus of a Presentation Hosted by the NU Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare

March 21, 2024

Can chatbots bridge the gulf between the needs of individuals with mental disorders and available mental health care services? Dr. Şerife Tekin, associate professor of philosophy in SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics and Humanities, explored the idea on March 20 as part of a series of events hosted by the Niagara University Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare.

Dr. Shawn Daly Featured on NPR

March 21, 2024

Dr. Shawn Daly, director of student global experience and professor of marketing and international business, was invited by National Public Radio journalist Windsor Johnston to talk about the U.S. military's new 6G wireless initiative and the role AI plays in it.

Elizabeth Gatto, ’17, Shares Passion for Nature as Artist and Educator

March 20, 2024

Elizabeth Gatto, ’17, grew up in Lewiston, N.Y., surrounded by spectacular views of the Niagara River and Gorge and inspired by the art installations displayed at Artpark.

Patrick Kenny, ’89, Wants to Preserve Life Stories for Generations to Come

March 20, 2024

Patrick Kenny, ’89, has been recording moments in people’s lives since childhood, when his father brought home a video camera one Christmas that Kenny used to videotape his brothers, Edward, '91, and Brenden, '92, playing football in the backyard of New Vernon, N.J., home.

Dr. Shannon Risk, professor of history and former director of the women’s studies program (left), and Dr. Carrie Glenn, assistant professor of history and current director (right) recognize Dr. Hope Russell for her 20 years of service to the program.

Dr. Hope Russell Honored for 20 Years of Teaching and Mentoring at Niagara University

March 20, 2024

Dr. Hope Russell, adjunct professor at Niagara University, was honored for her 20 years of leadership and service to the women’s studies program during the program’s annual research contest awards ceremony on March 19, 2024.

Niagara University Students Connect with Employers at Career Expo 2024

March 20, 2024

More than 400 job seekers connected with nearly 100 employers—34 of whom were Niagara University alumni—at Niagara University’s annual Career Expo on March 20. The recruiters, who were looking to fill internships, part-time, full-time, and seasonal opportunities, represented a wide variety of industries.

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