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Alexandra Kiedrowski received an award for best poster in environmental biology for her research with Dr. William Edwards and Dr. Cassandra Marnocha at the annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference on April 13, 2024.

Niagara University Hosts 78th Annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference

April 16, 2024

Approximately 170 students and faculty from 16 universities, including 19 students from Niagara University’s departments of biology, chemistry, and psychology, participated in the 78th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference on April 13 at Niagara University. This marks the fifth time Niagara has hosted the forum.

NU Alum Returns to Monteagle Ridge for Seminar Series

March 27, 2024

Dr. Steven Lewis, '12, a former Niagara University biochemistry major and current postdoctoral researcher in the University at Buffalo’s Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, returned to his alma mater to present several lectures as part of NU’s biomedical research laboratory seminar series.

Ben Murphy, ’08 (left), and Michael Tamburrino at the Whiskey Bear office in California

Ben Murphy, ’08: Crafting an Award-winning Career in the Entertainment Industry

March 26, 2024

Ben Murphy, ’08, initially thought he would pursue a career in acting. But when he enrolled at Niagara University and was introduced to the variety of career options there were in the entertainment industry, he switched his focus to working behind the camera.

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury in Svalbard, Norway. Photo courtesy of Cedric Bomford.

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury Releases New Album Inspired by the Canadian and Arctic Winter

March 25, 2024

Media studies professor Dr. Douglas Tewksbury released his new recorded album, “Floes: Volumes I-IV,” four suites of long-form ambient studio works, on March 21, 2024.

Dr. Peter Butera, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Carrie Glenn, assistant professor of history and director of the women’s studies program, with research award winners Yean Choi and Narges Kazemi.

Three Students Recognized for Research on Critical Women’s and Gender Issues

March 20, 2024

Niagara University’s women’s studies program honored three students for their work examining women, gender, or feminist issues at its annual awards ceremony on March 19, 2024. Established in 2004, the award contest, which typically honors research papers, was enhanced this year with the addition of a creative entities contest.

Dr. Luis Sanchez Presents Research at Michigan State University Seminar

March 14, 2024

Dr. Luis Sanchez, associate professor of chemistry at Niagara University, was invited to give a talk about his research on March 13, 2024, as part of Michigan State University’s Organic Chemistry Seminar, a weekly series hosted by MSU’s chemistry department.

Dr. Luis Sanchez Featured Presenter and Panelist at National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Workshop

March 6, 2024

Dr. Luis Sanchez, associate professor of chemistry, was a featured presenter and panelist at a public workshop hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, D.C., Feb. 21-22, 2024.

30 Under 30 Honoree: Cheyenne Freely, ’19

February 20, 2024

Cheyenne Freely, ’19, an associate at Hodgson Russ 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. “It is an honor to be recognized amongst this group of distinguished young professionals and to follow...

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.

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