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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.

Graduate students at Niagara University in Ontario celebrate the end of the semester with a glow bowling party, just one of the events hosted by Student Services to help students feel a sense of belonging and community.

Niagara University in Ontario Helps Students Build Community

February 16, 2024

As the number of students who enroll at Niagara University in Ontario increases, so does the university’s commitment to providing them the comprehensive support and career services they need to successfully achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. LeChelle Saunders, manager of student services and international student advising, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, is leading efforts to help students build connections.

Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, assistant professor of economics, Jerome Powell, chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Lauren Palaoro, and Rhys Mandaville.

Niagara University Students Participate in 2023 College Fed Challenge

February 15, 2024

Four Niagara University students from the Holzschuh College of Business Administration competed against their peers from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States in the 2023 College Fed Challenge, an annual competition hosted by the Federal Reserve System’s board of governors and the Federal Reserve Banks.

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.

30 Under 30 Honoree: Briana Krawczyk, ’17

February 13, 2024

Briana Krawczyk, '17, an associate at Barclay Damon LLP, is among the 30 young professionals being recognized for her career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and potential to become a community leader by Business First of Buffalo.

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.

Discussion of Black Disability Politics Kicks Off Series of Events Hosted by Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare

February 12, 2024

Dr. Sami Schalk, associate professor of gender and women’s studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, presented “Articulating and Enacting Black Disability Politics in the National Black Women's Health Project” at Niagara University on Feb. 12, leading off a series of events sponsored by NU’s Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare.

Two Niagara University Alumni Among Business First of Buffalo’s 30 Under 30 Honorees

February 8, 2024

Two Niagara University alumni were listed among the young professionals recognized in Business First of Buffalo’s 13th annual 30 under 30 list, which was announced today. Nearly 100 nominations were considered, with honorees selected on the basis of career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and their potential to become a community leader on a grand scale.

Son of Tops Shooting Victim Is Featured Speaker During Niagara University’s Social Justice Speaker Series

February 8, 2024

Mark Talley, whose mother, Geraldine Talley, was one of the 10 African Americans killed during the May 14, 2022, mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, N.Y., will speak about how that tragic event motivated him to launch his non-profit organization, Agents for Advocacy, during a presentation hosted by Niagara University’s Vincentian Center for Justice in coordination with the Niagara University Black Student Union, the Intercultural Engagement Center, and the Peace & Justice Studies Association.

Junior environmental science majors Samantha Wrobel and Bethany Mangioni received research grants from the Rochester Academy of Science. .

Two Niagara University Environmental Science Majors Receive Research Grants

February 7, 2024

Samantha Wrobel, a junior environmental science major from Amherst, N.Y., and Bethany Mangioni, a junior environmental science major from Cheektowaga, N.Y., were two of the nine students chosen to receive research grants from the Rochester Academy of Science. The students were selected based on the scientific merit of their research and the quality of their grant proposals.

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

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