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Niagara University Powers Up On-Campus Solar Array

October 30, 2024

Niagara University powered up a 17-acre state-of-the-art solar array on its Lewiston, N.Y., campus Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The $6.2 million, four-megawatt project, completed in partnership with Montante Solar and Pivot Energy, features 7,500 bifacial solar panels, mounted on a smart “tracker” racking that follows the sun throughout the day to maximize energy production.

Dr. Marlo Brown, Duncan Miller, Alex Pikel, and Dr. Joel Louwsma attended the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Meeting at the Rochester Institute of Technology on Oct. 5, 2024.

Niagara University Student Presents at Math Conference

October 29, 2024

Senior math major Duncan Miller presented his work, “Seeing the World Through the Lens of Mathematics,” at the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section Meeting, which was held at the Rochester Institute of Technology on Oct. 5, 2024.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, with one of her students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, Creates Community at BuffSci 2

October 29, 2024

The sound of children’s voices can be heard in the background as Brianna Lanoye, ’13, talks about the work she is doing as the principal of Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2. She explained that the school secretary just went home sick, so she is helping with dismissal.

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.

Niagara University is the North’s “Best Value” in U.S. News College Rankings

October 24, 2024

Niagara University offers students a better return on their educational investment than all 72 other colleges in the north, according to the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “America’s Best Colleges.”

Niagara University Featured in Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges 2025 Edition

October 23, 2024

Niagara University was again recognized for its commitment to sustainability and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility by The Princeton Review®. The education services company features NU among the 511 colleges profiled in the new 2025 edition of its online resource “The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges.” Niagara earned a “Green Rating” of 91...

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.

Levesque Institute Civic Engagement Sign

Niagara University Levesque Institute Hosts Third Community Conversation

October 21, 2024

Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement is hosting the WNY Service Learning Coalition Summit on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Statler Room on the fourth floor of Glynn Hall. Community-based organizations, universities, colleges, and businesses dedicated to collaborative service-learning projects and initiatives are encouraged to attend this event, which will feature keynote speaker Danielle Battle from Aspen Institute's Weave: The Social Fabric Project and executive director of RICH (Restoring Inner City Hope, Inc.).

Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and Dr. Caitlin Riegel

Two Niagara University Professors Publish Article in The Teaching Professor

October 18, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professors in the College of Education at Niagara University, recently published an article titled “Developing Virtual Learning Contracts to Enhance Student Success in Online Courses and Programs” in The Teaching Professor. The article discusses the development and use of a virtual learning contract, which modifies the traditional contract with...

Niagara University Powers Up On-Campus Solar Array

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