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NU freshman Kahlia Portuguese, a Niagara Falls High School graduate and Lois Lyons Brennan Scholarship recipient, talks with Early College/Smart Scholar students.

Exploring Future Pathways: The Early College/Smart Scholars Program at Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement

March 7, 2024

Students from Niagara Falls High School who participate in Niagara University’s Early College/Smart Scholars Program visited the NU campus in February and March to get a glimpse of college life.

Father Maher Again Named Among the Most Influential People in Western New York

March 6, 2024

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, is once again recognized as one of the region’s most influential leaders by Buffalo Business First. Father Maher is listed at No. 95 in the weekly newspaper’s annual “Power 250,” a list of the 250 men and women who aim to make changes and improvements in the eight-county Buffalo region. This is the 11th consecutive year Father Maher has been named to the list.

Niagara University College of Education Students Learn the Power of Play

February 28, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Education and its Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement collaborated to introduce students to the power of play-based learning across all grade levels.

Close-up woman using smartphone chatting with AI chatbot

AI and the Future of Psychiatry the Focus of Presentation Hosted by the NU Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare

February 27, 2024

Can chatbots bridge the gulf between the needs of individuals with mental disorders and available mental healthcare services? Dr. Şerife Tekin, associate professor of philosophy in SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics and Humanities, will explore the idea on Wednesday, March 20, as part of a series of events hosted by the Niagara University Ostapenko...

Niagara University Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Disability Awareness Training to New York State Probation Officers

February 26, 2024

Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its specialized training in the area of disabilities to the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.

Niagara University Receives $100,000 Grant to Continue Work in Fostering Nurse Resilience in Western New York

February 26, 2024

Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue the work done by its College of Nursing to foster nurse resilience, effectively bridge the transition from student to healthcare professional, address a critical shortage in the nursing workforce, increase awareness of health inequities, and develop effective approaches to care in complex environments across Western New York, with an emphasis on Niagara County.

AI and the Arts

February 20, 2024

The Castellani Art Museum at Niagara University is hosting a pair of lectures on artificial intelligence and its application in the art world to foster a deep understanding of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing art creation and marketing. Participants will gain both academic and practical insights into the world of AI-generated artwork, exploring its history, market trends, and overall impact on the art and marketing industries. The presentations are free and open to the public.

Karl Hinterberger, Niagara University veteran services program director (second from left), accepts a $3,000 donation on behalf of Dog Tags New York from Grand New Flag owner Philip Kauppinen (center).They are pictured with Dr. Debra Colley, Niagara University executive vice president; Joe Ruszala, co-founder of Dog Tags New York; Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey; and Gunner.

Dog Tags New York Receives $3,000 Donation from Grand New Flag to Support Work with Veterans

February 19, 2024

For more than a decade, Dog Tags New York has been connecting military veterans with shelter dogs, creating a lasting bond that offers emotional support and hope for men and women who, in many cases, are suffering from PTSD or other anxieties stemming from their military service.

Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum Plans Celestial Celebration

February 14, 2024

Niagara Falls will be a premier location in which to watch the historic solar eclipse on April 8, and Niagara University will celebrate this extraordinary event with special programs and activities for students, organized by the university’s Castellani Art Museum (CAM), in partnership with the Office of Campus Activities and the Astronomy Club.

Niagara University College of Nursing students Anna Shaw, ’25, and Josh Depoty, ’25; Dr. Rebecca Roloff, assistant professor of nursing; Dr. Denise Dunford, director of advanced practice environment at Kaleida Health; Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University; Dr. Chris Verni, dean of the College of Nursing; and Joseph Ruffolo, president and CEO of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, at the announcement of a new graduate program in family nurse practitioner on Feb. 13, 2024.

Niagara University Launches Master’s Degree Program in Family Nurse Practitioner

February 13, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing will begin preparing students for one of the fastest growing occupations – Family Nurse Practitioner—with the launch of a new master’s degree program.

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