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College of Education Faculty Co-Publish Article with Niagara University Alumna

March 6, 2024

Niagara University College of Education faculty Dr. Kathleen McGrath and Dr. Caitlin Riegel co-published an article with NU alumna Rosina Mete, '13, Ph.D.’18, a registered psychotherapist and director of faculty at Yorkville University, in the annual journal published by the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education.

Dr. Ashleigh Molloy Honored for Exceptional Volunteer Service by University of Toronto

March 6, 2024

Dr. Ashleigh Molloy, an adjunct professor at Niagara University in Ontario, was one of three individuals recognized by the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education with its highest honor, the Arbor Award,for his exceptional and longstanding volunteer service. He received the award during a luncheon in January 2024.

Dr. Luis Sanchez Featured Presenter and Panelist at National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Workshop

March 6, 2024

Dr. Luis Sanchez, associate professor of chemistry, was a featured presenter and panelist at a public workshop hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, D.C., Feb. 21-22, 2024.

Father Maher Again Named Among the Most Influential People in Western New York

March 6, 2024

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, is once again recognized as one of the region’s most influential leaders by Buffalo Business First. Father Maher is listed at No. 95 in the weekly newspaper’s annual “Power 250,” a list of the 250 men and women who aim to make changes and improvements in the eight-county Buffalo region. This is the 11th consecutive year Father Maher has been named to the list.

Lara Berich creates a golden gown for Queen Elizabeth in Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2017 “Shakespeare in Love.’

NU Costume Director is Featured Presenter at United States Institute for Theatre Technology’s Annual Conference

March 6, 2024

Lara Berich, assistant professor of costume technology and costume director for Niagara University Theatre, is a featured presenter at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology’s 64th annual conference, March 20-23, 2024, in Seattle.

Niagara University College of Education Students Learn the Power of Play

February 28, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Education and its Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement collaborated to introduce students to the power of play-based learning across all grade levels.

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

February 27, 2024

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

Niagara University Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Disability Awareness Training to New York State Probation Officers

February 26, 2024

Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its specialized training in the area of disabilities to the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.

Niagara University Receives $100,000 Grant to Continue Work in Fostering Nurse Resilience in Western New York

February 26, 2024

Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue the work done by its College of Nursing to foster nurse resilience, effectively bridge the transition from student to healthcare professional, address a critical shortage in the nursing workforce, increase awareness of health inequities, and develop effective approaches to care in complex environments across Western New York, with an emphasis on Niagara County.

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones Receives Global Excellence Award at AILACTE Conference

February 26, 2024

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, associate professor in the College of Education at Niagara University and academic chair of the Ontario educational studies department, received a Global Excellence Award from the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education at its annual conference, Feb. 15-16, 2024, in Denver, Colo.

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