Owen Shannon

Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Begins Cancer Research Collaboration

March 20, 2026

Dr. Mary McCourt’s research group (Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute) contacted Prof. Beatriz de Pascual-Teresa and Dr. Irene Ortín Remón Research group, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo to explore opportunities for collaboration on cholestosome-based drug delivery strategies. This collaboration comes after Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo published research that caught the...

Fourth Annual Ramadan Iftar Held at Niagara University in Ontario

March 16, 2026

The fourth annual Ramadan Iftar was held at Niagara University in Ontario (NUO), and organized by Dr. Asma Ahmed, this past week. The Iftar aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to come together to combat Islamophobic biases, learn about Muslims and Islam, and facilitate intercultural harmony. NUO welcomed about 60 members of the community, which sees the event continually...

Niagara University Social Work Students Compete at National Conference

March 6, 2026

Niagara University sent three students to New Orleans, Louisiana for the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD). The annual conference includes a student centered conference for undergraduate social work students. Niagara University sent Mackenzie Forbes (’26), Valerie Daun-Barnett (’27), and Jessica Boydell (’27). They had the opportunity to present research to the BPD...

Niagara University’s Future Teachers Association visits GiGi’s Playhouse

March 2, 2026

Members of Niagara University’s Future Teachers Association (NUFTA) were able to visit and tour GiGi’s Playhouse, a non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome. The NUFTA students were given the opportunity to see the facilities of GiGi’s Playhouse, and learn more about their overall mission, at their Kenmore location. Their tour took place on...

Keynote Speaker for 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner, Michael D. Ford

Niagara University Hosts 4th Annual Institute for Supply Management Dinner

February 26, 2026

The Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Niagara University hosted the 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner in conjunction with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) of Western New York. The event took place on Feb. 18, 2026, featured presentations from local supply chain leaders, and offered networking opportunities. Dr. Fernando Naranjo, director of the Center...

Niagara University Students Compete at National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition in Las Vegas

February 24, 2026

Four students from the Niagara University Holzschuh College of Business recently representedthe university at the National Grocers Association Foundation Student Case Study Competition, held Feb. 2–3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, as part of The NGA Show. Over the course of several months, students researched current industry issues and developed strategic recommendations, ultimately presenting their...

Niagara University Educational Leadership Students and School Counseling Students Collaborate in Research Workshop

February 23, 2026

Graduate students within Niagara University’s educational leadership and school counseling programs recently participated in a workshop held by a researcher from The Ohio State University. Dr. Shelby Gonzales is an assistant professor in counselor education at The Ohio State University, and her research aims to understand the gap that exists between school counselors and administrative...

Niagara University Students Compete in 2026 WNY Investment Research Challenge

February 18, 2026

Five Students with Niagara’s CFA Research team competed at the Western New York Investment Research Challenge on Saturday, Feb 7., 2026, at RIT. The team, led by Professor Chris Hugar, faculty fellow of finance, placed third in the competition. The competing students were: The competition required the students to analyze a publicly traded company for...

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