Lisa McMahon

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.

Close-up woman using smartphone chatting with AI chatbot

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.

Dr. Carrie Teresa Isard Leads Master Class on The Impact of Black Actresses on Hollywood in the 1930s

February 21, 2024

Dr. Carrie Teresa Isard, associate professor and chair of communication and media studies at Niagara University, was invited to discuss research from her book “Looking at the Stars: Black Celebrity Journalism in Jim Crow America" as part of the Black History Month events and activities hosted by the Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement at Rutgers University.

30 Under 30 Honoree: Cheyenne Freely, ’19

February 20, 2024

Cheyenne Freely, ’19, an associate at Hodgson Russ LLP, is among the 30 young professionals being recognized for her career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and potential to become a community leader by Business First of Buffalo. “It is an honor to be recognized amongst this group of distinguished young professionals and to follow...

AI and the Arts

February 20, 2024

The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University is hosting a pair of lectures on artificial intelligence and its application in the art world to foster a deep understanding of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing art creation and marketing. Participants will gain both academic and practical insights into the world of AI-generated artwork, exploring its history, market trends, and overall impact on the art and marketing industries. The presentations are free and open to the public.

College of Education faculty members Dr. Caitlin Riegel, Dr. Elizabeth Falzone, Dr. Norline Wild, Dr. Michelle Ciminelli, and Tracia McKissic presented their research at the annual meeting of the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education Feb. 15-16, 2024.

College of Education Faculty and Staff Present Research at AILACTE Conference

February 20, 2024

Faculty and staff from Niagara University’s College of Education presented their research at the annual conference of the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education, Feb. 15-16, 2024, in Denver, Colo. The conference theme was "Leading the Change and Fostering Collective Resilience: Independent Liberal Arts Institutions Shaping a Sustainable Future for Teacher Education."

Karl Hinterberger, Niagara University veteran services program director (second from left), accepts a $3,000 donation on behalf of Dog Tags New York from Grand New Flag owner Philip Kauppinen (center).They are pictured with Dr. Debra Colley, Niagara University executive vice president; Joe Ruszala, co-founder of Dog Tags New York; Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey; and Gunner.

Dog Tags New York Receives $3,000 Donation from Grand New Flag to Support Work with Veterans

February 19, 2024

For more than a decade, Dog Tags New York has been connecting military veterans with shelter dogs, creating a lasting bond that offers emotional support and hope for men and women who, in many cases, are suffering from PTSD or other anxieties stemming from their military service.

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