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Niagara University’s College of Education Honored with 2025 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition

October 9, 2025

Niagara University’s College of Education was recently awarded the prestigious Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. It was the only educator preparation provider in New York state to earn the 2025 Murray Recognition.

Dr. Asma Ahmed Receives Grant to Study Lived Experiences of Muslim Women Leaders

September 30, 2025

Dr. Asma Ahmed,chair and assistant professor of education at Niagara University in Ontario, was awarded a prestigious grant from the Qatar Foundation’s female sector, Al-Mujadilah, to work on the project "Muslim Women Leaders Between Sacred Texts and Social Contexts: Navigating Ethics and Theology Across East and West."

Niagara University Hosts 4th Annual Careers in Education Conference

September 29, 2025

On Oct. 14, 2025, Niagara University, in partnership with Erie 1 BOCES, local school districts, and higher education institutions, will welcome high school juniors and seniors from school districts across Western New York to explore the diverse opportunities within the education field during the 4th Annual Careers in Education Conference.

Dr. Laura Sarchet Publishes Article in College Teaching

September 18, 2025

Dr. Laura Sarchet, assistant professor of special education, was the lead author of an article published in College Teaching titled “Incorporating Universal Design for Learning in Hybrid-HyFlex College Courses to Enhance Student Belonging, Engagement, Equity, and Learning Outcomes.”

Niagara University College of Education Awarded $437,000 Grant to Advance Educator Preparation in the Science of Reading

September 11, 2025

Niagara University’s College of Education has been awarded a $437,000 grant to strengthen educator preparation programs and ensure alignment with the Science of Reading.

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones Receives Grant to Explore Role of Children’s Literature in Social Justice

August 28, 2025

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, academic associate dean and associate professor in the College of Education, Niagara University in Ontario, is the recipient of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Explore Grant for her literacy-based teacher education pilot research called “Reimaging the Bookshelf: Children's Literature for Social Justice.”