Faculty

Dr. Lori V. Quigley Honored as Trailblazing Woman of WNY

March 17, 2025

Dr. Lori V. Quigley, professor and chair of Niagara University’s Ph.D. in leadership and policy program, was among five women honored as “Living Trailblazers” during an awards ceremony on March 4, presented by the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women and hosted by the Buffalo History Museum in honor of Women’s History Month.

Two Niagara University Professors Lead Workshops at DECA State Career Conference

March 10, 2025

Dr. Shawn Daly, professor of marketing, and Brandi Guerinot, acting dean of the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, led workshops at the 65th annual DECA State Career Conference, March 5-7 in Rochester, N.Y.

Dr. Hope Russell Publishes Chapter in “Supernatural Youth in Media”

February 24, 2025

During the Covid pandemic, Dr. Hope Russell, adjunct professor in Niagara University’s women's studies program, saw a poster for Rungano Nyoni’s film, “I Am Not a Witch.”

Dr. Derron Hilts Publishes Co-authored Paper Examining Effect of Student-to-School-Counselor Ratios on Student Achievement

February 18, 2025

Dr. Derron Hilts, assistant professor of education at Niagara University, and his colleagues, Dr. Yanhong Liu, associate professor in the School of Education at Syracuse University, and Dr. Xiuyan Guo, a psychometrician at Pearson VUE, recently published a paper entitled, “An investigation of student outcomes based on student-to-school counselor ratios” in the inaugural issue of the peer-reviewed journal Counseling Scholarship & Practice in Educational Communities.

Ethan Menchinger Awarded Research Scholarship to Explore Ottoman Exceptionalism

February 17, 2025

Dr. Ethan Menchinger, an adjunct professor in the history department at Niagara University, has been awarded a two-year research scholarship from the Gerda Henkel Foundation for a project on the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Local Poet Rachelle Toarmino Joins Niagara University’s English Department

February 13, 2025

Niagara University welcomes Niagara Falls poet Rachelle Toarmino as faculty fellow in the Department of English.

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.

Dr. Cassandra Marnocha Receives Grant from NASA to Explore Motility as a Key Biosignature for Extraterrestrial Life

October 28, 2024

In the search for extraterrestrial life in the universe, biosignatures, which indicate or suggest the presence of a biological process indicative of life, are critical determinants. However, much of what we know about biosignatures is informed by our current understanding of life on Earth.

The Suspension Bridge is one of the displays featured at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.

Niagara University Students Learn About Local History Through Partnership with Niagara Falls National Heritage Area

October 28, 2024

The Niagara Frontier is rich with history, and Niagara University students have the unique opportunity to learn more about it through a partnership with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.

Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024.

Dr. Regine Chung Receives Student Research Award at Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference

October 21, 2024

Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024. Dr. Chung received the honor for her study of the substantive impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy on the social-emotional development and behavioral challenges of autistic children.

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