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Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024.

Dr. Regine Chung Receives Student Research Award at Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference

October 21, 2024

Dr. Regine Chung, assistant professor of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University, was recognized with the Student Research Award by the Association for Play Therapy during its annual international conference in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 15-20, 2024. Dr. Chung received the honor for her study of the substantive impact of Child-Centered Play Therapy on the social-emotional development and behavioral challenges of autistic children.

Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and Dr. Caitlin Riegel

Two Niagara University Professors Publish Article in The Teaching Professor

October 18, 2024

Dr. Elizabeth Falzone and Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professors in the College of Education at Niagara University, recently published an article titled “Developing Virtual Learning Contracts to Enhance Student Success in Online Courses and Programs” in The Teaching Professor. The article discusses the development and use of a virtual learning contract, which modifies the traditional contract with...

Dr. Caitlin Riegel, Dr. Haoua Hamza, and Dr. John McKenna at the International Society for Educational Planning conference, October 2024.

Dr. Caitlin Riegel Hosts International Conference in South Africa

October 15, 2024

Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in the College of Education and president of the International Society for Educational Planning, hosted the 2024 ISEP conference in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), South Africa, Oct. 7–10, 2024. The event, which was co-sponsored by Nelson Mandela University, St. Cloud State University, and Niagara University, brought together presenters and attendees from across eight countries to discuss ways of “Imagining Education Through Engagement: Planning to Unlock the Full Potential of Individuals and Communities.”

Niagara University in Ontario Education Professors Receive Insight Development Grant from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

October 2, 2024

Niagara University in Ontario faculty Dr. Zuhra Abawi, assistant professor of education and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, and Dr. Asma Ahmed, assistant professor and chair of the Bachelor of Professional Studies program, received an Insight Development Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). They were awarded $58,320 for a project co-authored with Dr. Naved Bakali, assistant professor of anti-racism education at Windsor University, entitled “Ontario Preservice Teachers’ Preparedness for Enacting Responsive Pedagogical Practices with Muslims.”

Dr. Thomas Sheeran Elected President of New York State Magistrate’s Association

September 25, 2024

Dr. Thomas Sheeran, a longtime member of the faculty in Niagara University's College of Education, was elected to the position of president of the New York State Magistrate’s Association at its annual conference in September.

Niagara University Professor Dr. Laura Sarchet Publishes Article on the “Experiences of Disabled and Neurodivergent Faculty in Higher Education” in the Journal of Disability Studies in Education

September 25, 2024

Dr. Laura Sarchet, assistant professor in Niagara University’s College of Education, published an article in the Journal of Disability Studies in Education that explored how the experiences of disabled and neurodivergent faculty in higher education differ from those of neurotypical and nondisabled faculty.

Dr. Jenifer Willson Named 2024 Woman of Distinction

September 12, 2024

Dr. Jenifer Willson, assistant professor in the clinical mental health counseling program at Niagara University, was named a “Woman of Distinction” on May 17, 2024, for her critical work in educating mental health counseling professionals. She was one of nine women who were honored for their extraordinary contributions to the community by New York State Assemblymember Monica Wallace.

Upcoming Book by Niagara University Professor Dr. Zuhra Abawi Focuses on Leadership for Inclusive Schools

September 9, 2024

Dr. Zuhra E. Abawi, assistant professor of education and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at Niagara University in Ontario, co-authored the book, “Activist Leadership for Inclusive Schools—Canadian Insights,” which will be published in March 2025.

Dr. Caitlin Riegel Publishes Article in The Teaching Professor

July 16, 2024

Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in the College of Education, recently published an article titled "Leveraging Generative AI for Effective Rubric Development in Higher Education” in The Teaching Professor.

NU Alumna Publishes in Yale University Journal of Biology and Medicine

July 10, 2024

An article by Rosina E. Mete, M.S.'13, Ph.D.’18, was recently published in the Yale University Journal of Biology and Medicine. The article, “Examining the Impact of Social Support on Psychological Well-Being Among Canadian Individuals With COPD: Implications for Government Policies,” was based on the doctoral dissertation research she completed at Niagara University, which examined the impact of social support on emotional well-being among Canadian individuals with COPD. It was also selected as an Editor’s Pick for the journal’s chronic illness issue.

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