Alumni

NU Alum Returns to Monteagle Ridge for Seminar Series

March 27, 2024

Dr. Steven Lewis, '12, a former Niagara University biochemistry major and current postdoctoral researcher in the University at Buffalo’s Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, returned to his alma mater to present several lectures as part of NU’s biomedical research laboratory seminar series.

Focus on Area Alums: Marco Notaro, ’16

March 27, 2024

Marco Notaro, ’16, is community outreach director at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The Sanborn, N.Y., resident, who earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science, with minors in business, law and jurisprudence, and Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, has been with the organization since 2019.

Ben Murphy, ’08 (left), and Michael Tamburrino at the Whiskey Bear office in California

Ben Murphy, ’08: Crafting an Award-winning Career in the Entertainment Industry

March 26, 2024

Ben Murphy, ’08, initially thought he would pursue a career in acting. But when he enrolled at Niagara University and was introduced to the variety of career options there were in the entertainment industry, he switched his focus to working behind the camera.

Elizabeth Gatto, ’17, Shares Passion for Nature as Artist and Educator

March 20, 2024

Elizabeth Gatto, ’17, grew up in Lewiston, N.Y., surrounded by spectacular views of the Niagara River and Gorge and inspired by the art installations displayed at Artpark.

Patrick Kenny, ’89, Wants to Preserve Life Stories for Generations to Come

March 20, 2024

Patrick Kenny, ’89, has been recording moments in people’s lives since childhood, when his father brought home a video camera one Christmas that Kenny used to videotape his brothers, Edward, '91, and Brenden, '92, playing football in the backyard of New Vernon, N.J., home.

30 Under 30 Honoree: Cheyenne Freely, ’19

February 20, 2024

Cheyenne Freely, ’19, an associate at Hodgson Russ 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. “It is an honor to be recognized amongst this group of distinguished young professionals and to follow...

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.

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.

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.

Finding Purpose

January 16, 2024

Katie Kofron Virtue, '07, has been thinking a lot about purpose lately, both in travel and in life.

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