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Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Leads Panel Discussion on Creating Accessible Classrooms With Niagara University Students

November 24, 2025

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English, facilitated a panel of his students at the inaugural SMART (Supporting Mental Health by Advocating for Resources Together) Youth Mental Health Summit at the Buffalo Convention Center on Nov. 18. The summit brought together experts, practitioners, and advocates to share knowledge and strategies for improving mental health and wellness in various settings.

Niagara University Graduate Student Publishes Article in National School Psychology Newsletter

October 27, 2025

Niagara University school psychology graduate student Audrey Ricotta, ’23, a mental health technician in the Air Force Reserve, shared her unique experience and perspective in the November 2025 issue of Communiqué, published by the National Association of School Psychologists as the premiere source of news and information relevant to daily practice, trends, and innovations in the field.

Niagara University faculty, administrators, and community partners at State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025.

Niagara University and Partners Highlight Special Olympics Course at National Conference

October 23, 2025

A team from Niagara University and their partners from People, Inc. and Think College presented at the State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025. During their session, the team discussed how the university’s Special Olympics Coaching and Games Management course has set the stage for providing postsecondary education opportunities to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Niagara University Education Professors Publish in Excelsior, the Journal of the New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

October 11, 2025

Dr. Karen Poland, assistant professor in Niagara University’s College of Education, and her colleagues, Dr. Paul Vermette and Dr. MaryEllen Bardsley, recently published an article in Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning, the journal of the New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. “Invent a Kid Project: Fostering Creative Reflective Practice in Teacher Candidates,” summarized the origins and theoretical foundation of the “Invent a Kid” project, offered models of implementation, and provided several suggestions for teacher educators to consider when implementing the project in their course.

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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.”

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