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Emilee McGrane, Ava Palo, Narges Kazemi, and Elizabeth Whipple with faculty members

Niagara University Honors Four Students for Research on Critical Women’s and Gender Issues

March 19, 2025

Niagara University’s women’s studies program honored four students for their work examining women, gender, or feminist issues at its annual awards ceremony on March 18, 2025. Entries were submitted by students across numerous disciplines in both the writing contest and in the creative entities contest, which was established last year.

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, with Vincentian Heritage Convocation honorees Sister Carol Keehan, D.C., former president/CEO of Catholic Health Association of the U.S.; Dr. Joseph B. Polat, executive director of the Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Rochester Academy of Science; Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, pastor of the True Bethel Church in Niagara Falls; Dr. Shannon Risk, associate professor of history at Niagara University; and Olivia Sheldon, a member of NU’s Class of 2024.

Niagara University Honors Five for Outstanding Work in the Spirit of St. Vincent De Paul

September 27, 2024

As part of its celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, Niagara University recognized the extraordinary contributions of five individuals who have lived the mission of St. Vincent de Paul at its annual convocation Sept. 26, 2024.

30 Under 30 Honoree: Cheyenne Freely, ’19

February 20, 2024

Cheyenne Freely, ’19, an associate at Hodgson Russ LLP, is among the 30 young professionals being recognized for her career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and potential to become a community leader by Business First of Buffalo. “It is an honor to be recognized amongst this group of distinguished young professionals and to follow...

Two Niagara University Alumni Among Business First of Buffalo’s 30 Under 30 Honorees

February 8, 2024

Two Niagara University alumni were listed among the young professionals recognized in Business First of Buffalo’s 13th annual 30 under 30 list, which was announced today. Nearly 100 nominations were considered, with honorees selected on the basis of career achievements, leadership and initiative, community engagement, and their potential to become a community leader on a grand scale.

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