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2026 Beta Beta Beta Eta Xi inductees and Dr. Aykhan Yusifov, this year's associate inductee, gather for a photo following the pledge ceremony, welcoming them into this prestigious honor society.

National Honor Society for Biology Inducts New Members

April 29, 2026

Eighteen students were inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology, on Monday, April 27th. The students, who are both Biology and Chemistry majors, celebrated with their guests and distinguished attendees, including Dr. Robert Kane, interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and faculty from the Departments of Biology and...

Dr. Robert Poltis and the 2026 Gamma Sigma Epsilon inductees at the banquet (photo credit: Breana Andrews).

Science Students Honored at Annual Chemistry Banquet

April 29, 2026

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the Annual Chemistry Honors Banquet co-hosted by the American Chemical Society and Gamma Sigma Epsilon student chapters, on Monday, April 20. Several graduating seniors were recognized for their excellence in academics and research: Outstanding Pre-Professional Student: Chloe BriggsOutstanding Student in an...

Niagara University Faculty and Students Attend PopCon at USC Thornton School of Music

March 30, 2026

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English, brought students Celena Barone and Caitlyn McDowell to California, to attend PopCon. Held this year from March 12-14, PopCon brings together scholars, journalists, and musicians at the University of Southern California, for panels about pop music and its cultural impact. Dr. Mangat organized a panel for the event...

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...

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