College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury spent three weeks in Svalbard, Norway, as part of a group of artists and educators doing projects on climate change.

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury Finds Inspiration at the Top of the World

November 13, 2023

Music—and inspiration—can be found almost anywhere. Dr. Douglas Tewksbury, associate professor of communication and media studies, found both on an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole.

Kimberly (Fine) DeSimone, ’93, Ph.D.’18: An Advocate for Women and the Power of Relationships

October 23, 2023

Kimberly (Fine) DeSimone, ’93, Ph.D.’18, believes relationships are the key to success. Relationships have guided her work to empower women, and they form the foundation of her podcast, The Advancing Women Podcast, which reaches women in nearly 200 countries across the globe.

First Niagara University 3+3 Pre-Law Student Admitted to University at Buffalo School of Law

July 11, 2023

This fall, Caleigh Castlevetere will be the first student from the Niagara University pre-law advisement program’s 3+3 pathway to begin her graduate studies at the University of Buffalo School of Law.

Niagara University Psychology Professor Hopes Research Leads to a More Inclusive Society

January 24, 2023

An uncle with Down syndrome and a family that lovingly accepted and embraced his differences inspired Dr. Carolyn Shivers, associate professor of psychology at Niagara University, to learn more about people with disabilities and the impact of an ableist society on them and their families. Dr. Shivers began working with people with disabilities during her high school...

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