Faculty

Dr. Thomas Sheeran Elected President of New York State Magistrate’s Association

September 25, 2024

Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a longtime member of the faculty in Niagara University's College of Education, was elected to the position of president of the New York State Magistrate’s Association at its annual conference in September.

NU students, faculty and staff attended the American Chemical Society’s fall 2024 meeting in August: Michael Trapasso, ’25; Daniel Potoczak, ’16, instrument support technician; Adrian Martinez, ’26; Corrine Kleiner, ’25; Morgan Hildreth, ’25; Sarah Waldmiller, ’25; Raegan Lawton, ’25; Dr. Lauren Rosch, assistant professor of chemistry; Zachary Holmes, ’26; Elise Spence, ’26; Patrick Hennegan, ’26; Kathryn Bednarz, ’25; and Dr. Lawrence Mielnicki, director of teaching and research laboratories.

Niagara Undergraduate Students Present Research at American Chemical Society’s Fall Meeting

September 23, 2024

Ten Niagara University students presented their undergraduate research alongside graduate students, post-doctoral and professional chemists at the American Chemical Society’s fall 2024 meeting in Denver, Colo., Aug. 18-22. In addition to their poster presentations, the students were able to network with scientists from around the world who have similar research interests, talk to schools at the graduate school fair, participate in professional development seminars, and expand their scientific knowledge by attending presentations and talking to vendors at the expo.

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Selected as Writer-in-Residence for Health Humanities Digital Journal

September 12, 2024

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, has been selected to serve as a writer-in-residence for Synapsis, a digital journal at the intersection of medicine, culture, and criticism published by Columbia University.

Dr. Jenifer Willson Named 2024 Woman of Distinction

September 12, 2024

Dr. Jenifer Willson, assistant professor in the clinical mental health counseling program at Niagara University, was named a “Woman of Distinction” on May 17, 2024, for her critical work in educating mental health counseling professionals. She was one of nine women who were honored for their extraordinary contributions to the community by New York State Assemblymember Monica Wallace.

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.

Dr. Krieg Tidemann and Dr. Susan Mason were honored for teaching and scholarship in August.

Niagara University Honors Two Professors with Distinguished Faculty Awards

September 4, 2024

Two Niagara University faculty members were honored during an event celebrating the start of a new academic semester on Aug. 29, 2024.

Dr. Mary McCourt and Jada Pierce are being honored by the YWCA for their outstanding contributions to their community.

Dr. Mary McCourt, Jada Pierce Honored for Empowering Women

August 28, 2024

Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry at Niagara University, and Jada Pierce, head coach of the Niagara women's basketball program, are among the outstanding women being honored by the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier at its 2024 Niagara Awards: A Tribute to Women, Oct. 22, 2024.

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Publishes Article in Americas: A Hemispheric Music Journal

August 26, 2024

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, published an article in Americas: A Hemispheric Music Journal.

Dean Bridget Niland and Dr. Darren Treadway Publish Article in College and University Journal

August 26, 2024

Dr. Bridget Niland, dean of the College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management at Niagara University, and Dr. Darren Treadway, associate professor in the college, recently published an article titled "Managing the Maze: High School Student-Athletes Navigation of the College Choice" in College & University Journal.

Dr. Cheryl R. Rode Publishes Article in The COSMA Journal

August 26, 2024

Dr. Cheryl R. Rode, associate professor in the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management at Niagara University, recently published an article titled "Sport Management Experiential Learning: Faculty Perceptions of Opportunities, Benefits, & Supports" in The COSMA Journal.

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