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Noah Kaczmarek, ’22, on an archaeological excavation in Iceland.

Hobby Leads to Career for Noah Kaczmarek, ’22

November 4, 2024

Noah Kaczmarek, ’22, began metal detecting with his father as a teenager, motivated by his love of history and the outdoors. The two would travel to sites across New York state, where they found items including an engraved thimble made of 14k gold dating to the Victorian era, a solid gold pocket watch from the early 1900s, and numerous artifacts dating to the War of 1812.

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.

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, with Vincentian Heritage Convocation honorees Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., former president/CEO of Catholic Health Association of the U.S.; Dr. Joseph B. Polat, executive director of the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Rochester Academy of Science; Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, pastor of the True Bethel Church in Niagara Falls; Dr. Shannon Risk, associate professor of history at Niagara University; and Olivia Sheldon, a member of NU’s Class of 2024.

Niagara University Honors Five for Outstanding Work in the Spirit of St. Vincent De Paul

September 27, 2024

As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized the extraordinary contributions of five individuals who have lived the mission of St. Vincent de Paul at its annual convocation Sept. 26, 2024.

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Publishes Article the Journal of Popular Music Studies

September 26, 2024

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, published the article “Pitchfork, Race, Collaboration, and the Making of ‘Indie Rap’” in the Journal of Popular Music Studies.

Matt Chavez, ’08, in the mid-city neighborhood of Niagara Falls, where he is currently working on several properties.

Focus on Area Alums: Matt Chavez, ’08

September 24, 2024

Matt Chavez, ’08, is the land bank project manager for the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by an intermunicipal agreement between five foreclosing governmental units (the cities of Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, and Lockport; Niagara County; and Orleans County).

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Selected as Writer-in-Residence for Health Humanities Digital Journal

September 12, 2024

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, has been selected to serve as a writer-in-residence for Synapsis, a digital journal at the intersection of medicine, culture, and criticism published by Columbia University.

Niagara University Professors and Alumni Publish Article in Criminal Justice Studies

September 4, 2024

Dr. Talia Harmon, chair and professor of criminology and criminal justice; Dr. David Taylor, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice; Dr. Todd Schoepflin, associate professor of sociology; and Niagara University alumni Chelsea Henning, ’18, M.S.’23, and Dr. Diana L. Falco, ’01, M.S.’02, co-authored an article in Criminal Justice Studies.

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