Lisa McMahon

Discussion of Black Disability Politics Kicks Off Series of Events Hosted by Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare

February 12, 2024

Dr. Sami Schalk, associate professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, presented “Articulating and Enacting Black Disability Politics in the National Black Women's Health Project” at Niagara University on Feb. 12, leading off a series of events sponsored by NU’s Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare.

Two Niagara University Alumni Among Business First of Buffalo’s 30 Under 30 Honorees

February 8, 2024

Two Niagara University alumni were listed among the young professionals recognized in Business First of Buffalo’s 13th annual 30 under 30 list, which was announced today. Nearly 100 nominations were considered, with honorees selected on the basis of career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and their potential to become a community leader on a grand scale.

Junior environmental science majors Samantha Wrobel and Bethany Mangioni received research grants from the Rochester Academy of Science. .

Two Niagara University Environmental Science Majors Receive Research Grants

February 7, 2024

Samantha Wrobel, a junior environmental science major from Amherst, N.Y., and Bethany Mangioni, a junior environmental science major from Cheektowaga, N.Y., were two of the nine students chosen to receive research grants from the Rochester Academy of Science. The students were selected based on the scientific merit of their research and the quality of their grant proposals.

Living His Dream

February 6, 2024

He’s been to the highest point in North America, to the southernmost continent in the world, and to an array of locales in between. And while he never imagined his career would take him to such exotic locations—or even that he would live outside of Western New York—Dr. Shawn Vainio, ’99, has learned that if you are willing to work hard, you can achieve your dreams.

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.

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