Psychology

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.

Niagara University Graduate Student Publishes Article in National School Psychology Newsletter

October 27, 2025

Niagara University school psychology graduate student Audrey Ricotta, ’23, a mental health technician in the Air Force Reserve, shared her unique experience and perspective in the November 2025 issue of Communiqué, published by the National Association of School Psychologists as the premiere source of news and information relevant to daily practice, trends, and innovations in the field.

Alumni

Dr. John Sullivan, ’93: From Niagara to New Zealand and Many Places In Between

September 22, 2025

In 1993, John Sullivan walked across the stage at Niagara University, curious about where his passion for psychology, health, sport, and human performance would take him. More than three decades later, he has become a global leader in clinical sport psychology and neuroscience, his work grounded in a commitment to service, innovation, and translating science into impact.

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Dr. Susan Mason Publishes Research on Trauma and First Responders

September 18, 2025

Dr. Susan Mason, professor of psychology, and Niagara University alumna Elle Schultz, '24, co-authored an article in Social Work in Mental Health titled “Post-Traumatic Stress and Coping Strategies in First Responders.”

Dr. Krieg Tidemann and Dr. Susan Mason were honored for teaching and scholarship in August.

Niagara University Honors Two Professors with Distinguished Faculty Awards

September 4, 2024

Two Niagara University faculty members were honored during an event celebrating the start of a new academic semester on Aug. 29, 2024.

Scott Swagler, general manager of the Doubletree By Hilton Niagara Falls USA; Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University; Dave Whalen and Dr. Carolyn Shivers, who will lead the Institute on Disability Awareness; and Karen McMahon, NYS Assemblymember.

Niagara University Announces Launch of Institute on Disability Awareness

July 17, 2024

For the past 15 years, Niagara University’s Disability Awareness Training program has provided first responders, businesses, and government agencies with customized programs that sensitize and educate participants on all aspects of disabilities and the challenges they may encounter as they interact with and respond to incidents, situations, and accidents that involve individuals with disabilities.

Alexandra Kiedrowski received an award for best poster in environmental biology for her research with Dr. William Edwards and Dr. Cassandra Marnocha at the annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference on April 13, 2024.

Niagara University Hosts 78th Annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference

April 16, 2024

Approximately 170 students and faculty from 16 universities, including 19 students from Niagara University’s departments of biology, chemistry, and psychology, participated in the 78th annual Eastern Colleges Science Conference on April 13 at Niagara University. This marks the fifth time Niagara has hosted the forum.

Dr. Peter Butera, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Carrie Glenn, assistant professor of history and director of the women’s studies program, with research award winners Yean Choi and Narges Kazemi.

Three Students Recognized for Research on Critical Women’s and Gender Issues

March 20, 2024

Niagara University’s women’s studies program honored three students for their work examining women, gender, or feminist issues at its annual awards ceremony on March 19, 2024. Established in 2004, the award contest, which typically honors research papers, was enhanced this year with the addition of a creative entities contest.

Niagara University Psychology Professor Hopes Research Leads to a More Inclusive Society

January 24, 2023

An uncle with Down syndrome and a family that lovingly accepted and embraced his differences inspired Dr. Carolyn Shivers, associate professor of psychology at Niagara University, to learn more about people with disabilities and the impact of an ableist society on them and their families. Dr. Shivers began working with people with disabilities during her high school...

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