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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.

Cadet Briana Miller takes on the Weaver during Advanced Camp.

Niagara University ROTC Cadets Have Busy Summer

September 10, 2024

Cadets in Niagara University’s Purple Eagle Battalion returned to campus after a busy and successful summer.

Peach Queen Amelia Faddoul. Photo by Robin Clark.

Meet New Niagara County Peach Queen Amelia Faddoul

September 10, 2024

Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sept. 8, 2024, at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.

Merani Scholarship Awarded to First-Year Student Abigail Flick

September 4, 2024

First-year student Abigail Flick was selected as the 2024 recipient of Niagara University’s Merani Scholarship, a collaboration between the university and the Merani Hotel Group to provide opportunities for high-level experiential learning in the hospitality industry. She will receive an annual scholarship of $7,500 and paid rotating internships at Merani properties.

Two Niagara University Students Receive Prestigious Hospitality Award

September 3, 2024

Two Niagara University students were recognized for their commitment to the club industry with the coveted Joe Perdue Scholarship, which is awarded annually by The Club Foundation of the Club Management Association of America.

Nursing student Mikayla Robinson with her grandmother, L. Jeanne (Burns) Argy, a member of the College of Nursing's Class of 1952.

Nursing Student Continues Family’s NU Nursing Legacy

August 21, 2024

Like many women of her generation, L. Jeanne (Burns) Argy pursued a career in nursing because she enjoyed helping people. She enrolled in Niagara University’s College of Nursing just two years after it was established. While the first graduating class numbered two—Marcia Sippel and Constance Sullivan—Jeanne’s Class of 1952 was exponentially larger at 21 students.

Casey O’Bryan, Grace Sweeney, Alexandra Kiedrowski, and Dr. Cassandra Marnocha at the American Society for Microbiology Microbe 2024 meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., June 13-17, 2024.

Niagara University Students Present Research at International Microbiologist Conference

July 26, 2024

Dr. Cassandra Marnocha, associate professor of biology at Niagara University, and rising seniors Casey O’Bryan, Grace Sweeney, and Alexandra Kiedrowski presented their research at the American Society for Microbiology’s Microbe 2024 meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga., June 13-17, 2024.

Dr. Cassandra Marnocha, professor Coleen Edwards, Dr. William Edwards, Ciaran Edwards, Samantha Wrobel, Bethany Mangioni, and Clare vanLieshout at the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography meeting at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison, Wisc., June 2-7, 2024.

Niagara University Students and Faculty Present at Annual Meeting of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography

July 26, 2024

Niagara University biology/environmental science students and faculty showcased research findings at the annual meeting of the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, June 2-7, 2024, in Madison, Wisc.

Niagara University Partnership with Buffalo Sabres Provides Unparalleled Opportunities for Students

June 27, 2024

In 2023, Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management launched a unique partnership with the Buffalo Sabres to give students special access and opportunities in the field of professional sports with one of the leaders in the industry.

Dr. Joseph Little (wearing yellow hat) and his wife, Samantha, led a group of Niagara University students on a California Wonder Walk this spring.

Niagara Students and Professor Enjoy the Wonders of California

June 3, 2024

For seven days in March, Dr. Joseph Little, associate professor of English, and his wife, Samantha, led a group of six Niagara University students on a trip to the West Coast designed to immerse them in the natural beauty and rich cultural contexts of California's southern and central coasts.

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