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Noted Philosopher Discusses Pros and Cons of Living Forever

April 16, 2024

Dr. John Martin Fischer, distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California Riverside, presented “The ‘Forever Wars’: Should You Choose to Live Forever?” on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Niagara University. The presentation was the fourth in a series of discussions hosted by the university’s Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare this spring.

Melissa Timko, '94, as "Margaret" at All Saints Lunatic Asylum in High Desert, Calif.

Melissa Timko’s Frightening Pastime

April 15, 2024

By day, Melissa Timko, '94, is a third grade teacher at Village Elementary, a STEAM school in Victorville, Calif. But by night, she becomes Margaret, a pre-adolescent orphan who runs up and down the hallways of an award-winning professional haunted house attraction in nearby High Desert.

Assistant professor Dr. Elizabeth Falzone, NU trustee Denise Góñez-Santos, and TESOL program teacher candidates Amanda Ackley and Nick Endres.

College of Education Faculty and Students Present at Association for Bilingual Education Conference

April 15, 2024

Faculty and students from Niagara University’s College of Education were featured presenters at the annual conference of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education, April 3-6, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y.

Niagara University Celebrates National Student Employment Appreciation Week

April 11, 2024

The Gacioch Center for Career and Professional Development recognized the more than 500 students who work on campus in part-time temporary positions, Federal Work Study positions, graduate assistantships, and on-campus internships on Wednesday, April 10, by inviting them to enjoy coffee, donuts, and other snacks throughout the day.

Family Literacy Center, working with student

Niagara University’s Master’s Degree Program in Literacy Instruction Now Prepares Candidates to Teach Students from Birth to Grade 12

April 11, 2024

Niagara University’s master’s degree program in literacy instruction now offers students greater flexibility for their careers by giving them professional skills and knowledge in both childhood and adolescent literacy development. Through course content and professional experiences, NU’s teacher candidates will be prepared to teach literacy skills to students from birth to grade 12 in various educational settings.

Niagara University Students Gain Insight into Supply Chain Management During Tour of GM Plant in Lockport

April 10, 2024

Students in Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration observed multiple industrial processes to better understand fundamental concepts in operations management during a tour of the General Motors plant in Lockport, N.Y., on March 26, 2024.

Niagara University TESOL Teachers Make Impact in Niagara Falls City School District

April 5, 2024

As we welcome multicultural families into our communities and their children into our schools, it is becoming critical for school districts across the country to have teachers who are qualified to teach English as a New Language while navigating their school’s curriculum expectations.

Niagara University alumnus Darius Myles, ’15, owner of DMyles General Construction, and Michelle Cole of ColeWorldDesignz, were two of the panelists at a networking event in December 2023 for minority- and women-owned business startups.

Niagara University and M&T Bank Partner in Initiative to Support Multicultural Small Businesses

April 5, 2024

Niagara University has partnered with M&T Bank to bring a multicultural small business innovation lab to Niagara County. The initiative, which is designed to empower, develop, and grow racially and ethnically diverse small businesses, is another critical step in the university’s commitment to the growth and revitalization of Niagara Falls.

Niagara University Receives Several Grants to Support Students and Enhance Programs

April 3, 2024

Niagara University has received several grants that will support students and enhance programs across academic disciplines.

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