Management

Management Professor Publishes Study on Lean Management Research in Iberoamerican Countries

January 20, 2026

A study by Dr. Fernando Naranjo, assistant professor in the Holzschuh College of Business Administration at Niagara University, has been accepted for publication in the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, a top journal ranked in the Australian Business Deans Council classification. The study, titled “Lean management research in Iberoamerican countries: state of the art,...

NU Professor and Alumna Co-Author Article Quantifying Economic Impact of High-Tech Hospital on Surrounding Neighborhoods

January 12, 2026

Dr. Ann Rensel, retired professor of management and current adjunct instructor in the computer and information sciences department, and Dr. Allyssa Wadsworth, ’17, assistant professor of economics at the University of Houston, have published an article in the Journal of Housing Research. The article, “The Socioeconomic Impact of a Large High-Tech Development Project on the...

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Members of Niagara University Community Were Featured Presenters at 2025 WNY Service Learning Coalition Summit

December 1, 2025

Niagara University was well-represented during the 2025 Western New York Service Learning Coalition Summit on Nov. 21, 2025, at the University at Buffalo.

Head and shoulders photos of Joanne Israel and Darius Myles

Two Niagara University Alumni Honored as Leaders of Color

November 6, 2025

Joanne Rickard Israel, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and Darius Myles, president and CEO of DMyles Inc., were honored by Buffalo Business First as among the “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” in recognition of the way they foster creativity and inclusion in their organizations, act as role models for future generations, and recognize that diverse viewpoints breed success.

NU Faculty Curate Exhibit That Explores Justice Through the Lens of Contemporary and Historical Experience

October 30, 2025

Dr. Paula Kot, associate professor of English, Dr. Jim McCutcheon, associate professor of Spanish, Dr. Lisa Williams, associate professor of management, and Dr. Donna Thompson, professor of psychology, recently collaborated to curate an exhibition at the Castellani Art Museum that explores the concept of dignity: what threatens it, what reaffirms it, and how art offers space for reflection, dialogue, and transformation.

Lisa Catanese, director of human resources at West Herr Automotive Group, lectures in a room with Niagara University business students.

HR Leader Shares Career Readiness Advice with NU Business Students

October 23, 2025

On Oct. 7, 2025, Lisa Catanese, director of human resources at West Herr Automotive Group, spoke to more than 70 business students about how to successfully transition from college to career. Her presentation, “Are You Ready to Use Your Degree?” offered practical strategies for standing out in a competitive job market.

Mentorship students were recognized during the Holzschuh College of Business Administration’s awards ceremony

Holzschuh College of Business Administration Honors Students at Annual Ceremony

May 2, 2025

The Holzschuh College of Business Administration honored its students during its annual Honor Societies Induction and Awards Ceremony on April 24, 2025.

Business Students Experience the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes at Rosina Food Products

April 7, 2025

Rosina Food Products hosted 33 students from Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration for a tour of its West Seneca production plant on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The students saw how the company’s pasta and meatballs were made, learned more about the business, and were able to try samples of the food.

Niagara University students learned more about West Herr’s operations

Niagara University Business Students Learn About Automotive Industry During Visit to West Herr Subaru

February 26, 2025

The Niagara University Holzschuh College of Business Administration again offered its students an experiential learning opportunity that enabled them to connect their academic knowledge with practical applications, enhancing their understanding of real-world business challenges and opportunities.

Niagara University Students Gain Insight into Supply Chain Management During Tour of GM Plant in Lockport

April 10, 2024

Students in Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration observed multiple industrial processes to better understand fundamental concepts in operations management during a tour of the General Motors plant in Lockport, N.Y., on March 26, 2024.

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