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Nursing Student Continues Family’s NU Nursing Legacy

August 21, 2024

Like many women of her generation, L. Jeanne (Burns) Argy pursued a career in nursing because she enjoyed helping people. She enrolled in Niagara University’s College of Nursing just two years after it was established. While the first graduating class numbered two—Marcia Sippel and Constance Sullivan—Jeanne’s Class of 1952 was exponentially larger at 21 students.

Niagara University College of Nursing Announces Dean’s List Students

July 25, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing is pleased to recognize 169 students who have been named to the spring 2024 Dean's List. The Dean’s List is a prestigious award that recognizes academic excellence. Students must complete 12 semester hours of credit-bearing courses and earn a QPA of 3.25 or higher to qualify for Niagara University’s Dean’s List.

Cheryl Klass,’77, Honored for Leadership

July 18, 2024

Congratulations to Cheryl Klass, ’77, chief operating officer, Kaleida Health, who was named one of the 21 honorees of Buffalo Business First’s 2024 C-Level Executives Awards.

Tucker Trask received his pin from Jennifer Olmstead, director of NU's traditional nursing program, during the College of Nursing's pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024.

Niagara University Celebrates Achievements of Nursing Students at 2024 Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing honored 62 graduating students during its annual pinning ceremony in the university’s Gallagher Center on May 10, 2024.

Niagara University Receives Several Grants to Support Students and Enhance Programs

April 3, 2024

Niagara University has received several grants that will support students and enhance programs across academic disciplines.

Niagara University Receives $100,000 Grant to Continue Work in Fostering Nurse Resilience in Western New York

February 26, 2024

Niagara University has received a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to continue the work done by its College of Nursing to foster nurse resilience, effectively bridge the transition from student to healthcare professional, address a critical shortage in the nursing workforce, increase awareness of health inequities, and develop effective approaches to care in complex environments across Western New York, with an emphasis on Niagara County.

Niagara University College of Nursing students Anna Shaw, ’25, and Josh Depoty, ’25; Dr. Rebecca Roloff, assistant professor of nursing; Dr. Denise Dunford, director of advanced practice environment at Kaleida Health; Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University; Dr. Chris Verni, dean of the College of Nursing; and Joseph Ruffolo, president and CEO of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, at the announcement of a new graduate program in family nurse practitioner on Feb. 13, 2024.

Niagara University Launches Master’s Degree Program in Family Nurse Practitioner

February 13, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing will begin preparing students for one of the fastest growing occupations – Family Nurse Practitioner—with the launch of a new master’s degree program.

Marisa (Cenci) Brown, ’73: Improving the Health and Lives of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

December 15, 2023

After graduating from Niagara University’s College of Nursing in 1973 and working for three years at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, she and her husband moved to Madison, Wisc., where she interviewed at both the local VA hospital and at Central Wisconsin Center, an institution that served individuals with developmental disabilities.

Janet (Jones) Gross, ’71: A Life of Service

October 31, 2023

Janet (Jones) Gross, ’71, began her illustrious nursing career in service to her country and ended it the same way.

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