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A Passion for Patients Leads to Long-term Career for Darren Marshall

July 20, 2023

Darren Marshall’s passion for patients kept him working for more than 35 years as an RN, despite conditions that discouraged him at times. That’s why he is so pleased that Niagara University’s College of Nursing is taking critical steps to prepare nurses to care for patients—and themselves.

Tameka Felts Finds Joy in Serving

June 27, 2023

Tameka Felts, ’08, MBA’13, began her career in healthcare in 1993 as a certified nursing assistant at Schoellkopf Health Center. She was inspired to go into healthcare because of her aunt, who also worked at Schoellkopf as a CNA and always encouraged Tameka to go back to school to take her career to the next level.

Erin Graham’s Career Comes Full Circle at E-Commerce Start-Up Pepper

May 10, 2023

Erin Graham, ’06, was 15 when she got her first job in the hospitality industry at a local restaurant. She enjoyed the work so much that she wanted to open her own restaurant one day.

Kelsey Cullinan, ’22, received the Caroline County Middle School Novice Teacher of the Year award

NU Alumna Kelsey Cullinan Recognized as Caroline County Middle School Novice Teacher of the Year

May 2, 2023

Kelsey Cullinan, ’21, was recognized as Caroline County Middle School Novice Teacher of the Year during a ceremony on April 19, 2023. Kelsey, who teaches seventh grade math, joined the faculty at Caroline Middle School in Virginia in August 2021.

Julie (Kralisz) Connelly, ’91, Is Having a Smashing Good Time

April 12, 2023

Julie (Kralisz) Connelly, ’91, began playing badminton as a way to stay fit and socialize as she raised her two sons. The sport has now become a passion for Connelly, who has won several local and regional competitions at her own level and is currently training for her first national tournament.