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New York Times bestselling author Lyz Lenz

Niagara University’s Women’s Studies Program Welcomes Lyz Lenz as Keynote Speaker

March 19, 2025

New York Times bestselling author Lyz Lenz provided the keynote address at Niagara University’s annual women’s studies program banquet and awards ceremony on March 18, 2025.

Emilee McGrane, Ava Palo, Narges Kazemi, and Elizabeth Whipple with faculty members

Niagara University Honors Four Students for Research on Critical Women’s and Gender Issues

March 19, 2025

Niagara University’s women’s studies program honored four students for their work examining women, gender, or feminist issues at its annual awards ceremony on March 18, 2025. Entries were submitted by students across numerous disciplines in both the writing contest and in the creative entities contest, which was established last year.

Erin (Baker) Hanczyk

Erin (Baker) Hanczyk, ’11, Finds Dream Job with DEC

March 17, 2025

Erin (Baker) Hanczyk’s love for the outdoors led her to Lake Placid, N.Y., shortly after she graduated from Niagara University in 2011 with a degree in communications.

Hope Russell

Dr. Hope Russell Publishes Chapter in “Supernatural Youth in Media”

February 24, 2025

During the Covid pandemic, Dr. Hope Russell, adjunct professor in Niagara University’s women's studies program, saw a poster for Rungano Nyoni’s film, “I Am Not a Witch.”

Dr. Ethan Menchinger

Ethan Menchinger Awarded Research Scholarship to Explore Ottoman Exceptionalism

February 17, 2025

Dr. Ethan Menchinger, an adjunct professor in the history department at Niagara University, has been awarded a two-year research scholarship from the Gerda Henkel Foundation for a project on the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Industry leader Tim Byrd presenting at a podium

Niagara University Celebrates Designation as a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

February 14, 2025

Niagara University celebrated its recent designation as a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense with a reception on Feb. 11.

Rachelle Toarmino

Local Poet Rachelle Toarmino Joins Niagara University’s English Department

February 13, 2025

Niagara University welcomes Niagara Falls poet Rachelle Toarmino as faculty fellow in the Department of English.

Students from Niagara University's pre-law program in a board room in boston

Students from Niagara University’s Pre-Law Program Explore Legal Careers

February 3, 2025

Students aspiring to careers in law learned more about the pathways and options this fall during a trip to Boston and a visit with the attorneys at a Buffalo-area law firm.

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