Faculty

Dr. Bridget Niland Named to Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Class

October 18, 2024

Dr. Bridget Niland, dean of Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, will be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during a ceremony at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street Buffalo, N.Y.,14202. She is one of 12 members of the 2024 class.

Faculty

Dr. Talia Zajac Discusses “Noble Ladies: Between East and West” on CEU Podcast

October 9, 2024

Dr. Talia Zajac, assistant professor of religious studies at Niagara University, presented her research on “Noble Ladies: Between East and West,” as a guest on a recent podcast produced by Central European University. The podcast is part of a series of interviews covering central Europe in the medieval period for the Medieval Central Europe Research Network and CEU Medieval Studies.

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, with Vincentian Heritage Convocation honorees Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., former president/CEO of Catholic Health Association of the U.S.; Dr. Joseph B. Polat, executive director of the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Rochester Academy of Science; Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, pastor of the True Bethel Church in Niagara Falls; Dr. Shannon Risk, associate professor of history at Niagara University; and Olivia Sheldon, a member of NU’s Class of 2024.

Niagara University Honors Five for Outstanding Work in the Spirit of St. Vincent De Paul

September 27, 2024

As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized the extraordinary contributions of five individuals who have lived the mission of St. Vincent de Paul at its annual convocation Sept. 26, 2024.

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Publishes Article the Journal of Popular Music Studies

September 26, 2024

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, published the article “Pitchfork, Race, Collaboration, and the Making of ‘Indie Rap’” in the Journal of Popular Music Studies.

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.

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