Alumni

Dr. C. Henrik Borgstrom and Donna L. DeCarolis received the Ozanam Medal at Niagara University's 2024 President's Dinner Oct. 29, 2024. They are pictured with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, and Rev. Craig Pridgen, NU trustee.

Niagara University Celebrates Professional Accomplishments and Outstanding Service at Annual President’s Dinner

October 30, 2024

Niagara University honored seven individuals for their outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the lives of others at its 2024 President’s Dinner, Oct. 29, 2024, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Proceeds from the President's Dinner benefit Niagara University's scholarship programs. This year's event raised nearly $235,000 toward student scholarship assistance.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, with one of her students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, Creates Community at BuffSci 2

October 29, 2024

The sound of children’s voices can be heard in the background as Brianna Lanoye, ’13, talks about the work she is doing as the principal of Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2. She explained that the school secretary just went home sick, so she is helping with dismissal.

Peter Genovese, ’14: From Western New York to Silicon Valley

October 9, 2024

Peter Genovese’s journey from Lewiston, N.Y., to Silicon Valley was marked by grit, determination, and a laser focus on his goal to work for Google.

Major General Vincent Boles Returns to Alma Mater to Share Lessons in Leadership

October 2, 2024

Maj. Gen. Vincent E. Boles, ’76, returned to his alma mater on Oct. 3 to discuss the lessons he learned leading and working with troops in significant times and critical missions over his distinguished 33-year career in the Army. His presentation, “Leadership: It’s Not About Motivation,” was this year’s Peggy and John Day University Honors Lecture and featured in the university’s October Speaker Series.

Matt Chavez, ’08, in the mid-city neighborhood of Niagara Falls, where he is currently working on several properties.

Focus on Area Alums: Matt Chavez, ’08

September 24, 2024

Matt Chavez, ’08, is the land bank project manager for the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by an intermunicipal agreement between five foreclosing governmental units (the cities of Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, and Lockport; Niagara County; and Orleans County).

The Rev. Elmer Bauer III, C.M., Named to Niagara University Board of Trustees

September 18, 2024

The Rev. Elmer Bauer III, C.M., has been elected and named to the Niagara University Board of Trustees. The appointment was announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university.

Niagara University Professors and Alumni Publish Article in Criminal Justice Studies

September 4, 2024

Dr. Talia Harmon, chair and professor of criminology and criminal justice; Dr. David Taylor, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice; Dr. Todd Schoepflin, associate professor of sociology; and Niagara University alumni Chelsea Henning, ’18, M.S.’23, and Dr. Diana L. Falco, ’01, M.S.’02, co-authored an article in Criminal Justice Studies.

Niagara University Food Marketing Center of Excellence Presents 2024 Innovation Summit: “Built to Thrive: Agility and Adaptability”

September 4, 2024

Speakers across the retail food and service sectors will share their insights on being agile and adaptable at the 2024 Niagara University Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit, Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 2 Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, N.Y. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with lunch at noon and a cocktail reception at 4 p.m.

Paul Yesawich Jr. (third from right) with son Paul Yesawich III; grandson John Yesawich; son Christopher Yesawich; daughter-in-law Paris Pyne Yesawich; grandson Peter Yesawich Jr.; and son Peter Yesawich at a family golf outing in 2015.

Paul J. Yesawich Jr. Scholarship Helps First-Generation Students

September 4, 2024

Paul J. Yesawich Jr. was the only child of Lithuanian immigrants who grew up in Queens, N.Y. As he approached graduation from one of the city’s most challenging and respected high schools, Brooklyn Tech, he was eager to continue his education, but concerned about his family’s ability to pay for it.

Brian, ’17, and Maria (Croft) Bremer, ’17, with Coley at their brewery, Runaway Blue Brewing Company.

Entrepreneurial Spirits Inspire Niagara University Alums to Open Brewery

August 27, 2024

Their entrepreneurial spirits and complementary skill sets inspired Brian, ’17, and Maria (Croft) Bremer, ’17, to launch a business in their hometown of Newark, N.Y. Their brewery, Runaway Blue, will celebrate its second anniversary in November.

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