Lisa McMahon

Ten Niagara University Students Score “Super Sunday” Experience

February 1, 2024

Ten students from Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management will see what goes into organizing one of the world’s largest sporting events as they work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LVIII for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity.

Patrick Byrne, chief information security officer at Evans Bank, offered insight and advice to students during his presentation, “The Power of Discomfort: How Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone Can Help You Grow.”

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration Hosts Cybersecurity Expert

February 1, 2024

As a college student, Patrick Byrne didn’t take advantage of the extracurricular opportunities he had to gain valuable experience in his field of accounting and to connect with professionals in the industry. He made up for lost time after graduation, however, by finding his niche—cybersecurity—and focusing on professional development through conferences and networking. Today, he is chief information security officer at Evans Bank and a Buffalo Business First “30 under 30” honoree.

Niagara University’s Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare Hosts Discussion on Black Disability Politics

January 30, 2024

“Articulating and Enacting Black Disability Politics in the National Black Women's Health Project,” leads off a series of discussions hosted by Niagara University’s Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare this spring.

Dr. Timothy Ireland, Dr. Debra Colley, Mario Cortellucci, Mayor Steven Del Duca, Rev. James J. Maher, Larry Montani, Peter Cortellucci, Jessica Kemp, Daniel Patterson, and Jaclyn Rossi Drozd cut the ribbon on the new expansion of Niagara University’s location in Vaughan, Ontario

Niagara University in Ontario Expands Vaughan Campus with Addition of the Cortellucci Family Hall

January 24, 2024

Niagara University in Ontario officially opened the doors to the newly completed 18,000 square-foot Phase 2 expansion of its campus in the vibrant Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) in the City of Vaughan.

Niagara school counselors-in-training celebrated School Counseling Week in 2023.

Counseling Students to Celebrate National School Counseling Week

January 24, 2024

Students in Niagara University’s master’s degree program in school counseling will celebrate National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” from Feb. 5–9, by participating in activities to thank and acknowledge school counselors for the work that they do.

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Honored for Lasting Impact to Niagara Falls Community

January 22, 2024

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, received Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center’s Nancy Gara Spirit Award at the Premier, the hospital’s annual black-tie event, on Jan. 20, 2024. The award honors the late Gara, a respected banking executive and former board member of NFMMC widely admired for her enduring optimism and steadfast commitment to community service.

Niagara University Accounting Students Offering Free Tax Preparation Help

January 22, 2024

Accounting students from Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration and members of its Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi will again provide members of the Niagara Falls community free tax preparation assistance through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, which offers free tax help for low to moderate income families, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and those with limited English proficiency.

Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Receives Grants to Expand Educational Opportunities and Facilitate Diversity

January 19, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management was awarded two grants that will support programs to provide local high school students with valuable skills, hands-on experience, and mentorship in hotel management, and to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the hospitality industry.

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