College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management

Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Receives Grants to Expand Educational Opportunities and Facilitate Diversity

January 19, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management was awarded two grants that will support programs to provide local high school students with valuable skills, hands-on experience, and mentorship in hotel management, and to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the hospitality industry.

Kyle Barker, ’19 (left), and his students broadcast the Niagara University men’s and women’s swim team opener against St. Bonaventure on ESPN+ in October, a first-of-its-kind broadcast.

Kyle Barker, ’19, Produces First-of-its-Kind Broadcast on ESPN

December 20, 2023

Kyle Barker, ’19, was in the right place at the right time. The Syracuse, N.Y., native was working as an intern with Niagara University’s athletic communications department when the university received a $1 million gift from 1966 alumnus Bill McKnight to upgrade its broadcast studio. The funds enabled the department to purchase equipment that would enable it to create content that met TV network production standards.

Kevin Kreczko, ’05: Turning Moments into Memories

November 20, 2023

Kevin Kreczko, ’05, had been creating surprising and delightful experiences for people long before he enrolled as a double major in theatre and hospitality at Niagara University.

Christian Glowinski, ’07, Oversees World-Class Las Vegas Arena

November 6, 2023

When the Las Vegas Golden Knights won the 2023 Stanley Cup championship in T-Mobile Arena this June, Niagara University alumnus Christian Glowinski, ’07, was working behind the scenes, ensuring that the guests had a remarkable experience and the team had everything it needed.

Family and Vincentian Tradition Lead Stephen Pole, ’95, to Career Success

October 10, 2023

In August 2023, Stephen Pole, ’95,general manager of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Boston-Cambridge, was named the Hilton 2022 “GM of the Year.”

Julie (Kralisz) Connelly, ’91, Is Having a Smashing Good Time

April 12, 2023

Julie (Kralisz) Connelly, ’91, began playing badminton as a way to stay fit and socialize as she raised her two sons. The sport has now become a passion for Connelly, who has won several local and regional competitions at her own level and is currently training for her first national tournament.

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