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Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, assistant professor of economics, Jerome Powell, chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Lauren Palaoro, and Rhys Mandaville.

Niagara University Students Participate in 2023 College Fed Challenge

February 15, 2024

Four Niagara University students from the Holzschuh College of Business Administration competed against their peers from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States in the 2023 College Fed Challenge, an annual competition hosted by the Federal Reserve System’s board of governors and the Federal Reserve Banks.

Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum Plans Celestial Celebration

February 14, 2024

Niagara Falls will be a premier location in which to watch the historic solar eclipse on April 8, and Niagara University will celebrate this extraordinary event with special programs and activities for students, organized by the university’s Castellani Art Museum (CAM), in partnership with the Office of Campus Activities and the Astronomy Club.

30 Under 30 Honoree: Briana Krawczyk, ’17

February 13, 2024

Briana Krawczyk, '17, an associate at Barclay Damon 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.

Niagara University College of Nursing students Anna Shaw, ’25, and Josh Depoty, ’25; Dr. Rebecca Roloff, assistant professor of nursing; Dr. Denise Dunford, director of advanced practice environment at Kaleida Health; Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University; Dr. Chris Verni, dean of the College of Nursing; and Joseph Ruffolo, president and CEO of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, at the announcement of a new graduate program in family nurse practitioner on Feb. 13, 2024.

Niagara University Launches Master’s Degree Program in Family Nurse Practitioner

February 13, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing will begin preparing students for one of the fastest growing occupations – Family Nurse Practitioner—with the launch of a new master’s degree program.

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.

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