Women's Studies Program

New York Times bestselling author Lyz Lenz

Niagara University’s Women’s Studies Program Welcomes Lyz Lenz as Keynote Speaker

March 19, 2025

New York Times bestselling author Lyz Lenz provided the keynote address at Niagara University’s annual women’s studies program banquet and awards ceremony on March 18, 2025.

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.

Dr. Hope Russell Publishes Chapter in “Supernatural Youth in Media”

February 24, 2025

During the Covid pandemic, Dr. Hope Russell, adjunct professor in Niagara University’s women's studies program, saw a poster for Rungano Nyoni’s film, “I Am Not a Witch.”

Niagara University’s Women’s Studies Program Celebrates National Women’s History Month With Slate of Events

February 20, 2025

In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Niagara University Women’s Studies Program is presenting a roster of events in March, including a keynote address by New York Timesbestselling author Lyz Lenz, who will explore the history of weaponizing fear against women and underrepresented populations in her talk, “Do Not Be Afraid.”

The Suspension Bridge is one of the displays featured at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.

Niagara University Students Learn About Local History Through Partnership with Niagara Falls National Heritage Area

October 28, 2024

The Niagara Frontier is rich with history, and Niagara University students have the unique opportunity to learn more about it through a partnership with the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.

Dr. Shannon Risk, professor of history and former director of the women’s studies program (left), and Dr. Carrie Glenn, assistant professor of history and current director (right) recognize Dr. Hope Russell for her 20 years of service to the program.

Dr. Hope Russell Honored for 20 Years of Teaching and Mentoring at Niagara University

March 20, 2024

Dr. Hope Russell, adjunct professor at Niagara University, was honored for her 20 years of leadership and service to the women’s studies program during the program’s annual research contest awards ceremony on March 19, 2024.

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.

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