Nearly 130 local middle and high school students were at Niagara University Thursday to tackle sensitive issues related to race and equality. The daylong conference was presented by the university’s Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality, and Mission, … More
Genevieve Febbraro, a student in Niagara University’s bachelor of professional studies program in education, is the 2018 recipient of the Ontario Modern Language Teachers’ Association’s Helen G. Mitchell Award. The award is granted to one graduating student in each Faculty … More
Niagara University is inviting the community to Take Back the Night on April 4 through participation in an annual event that aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Co-sponsored by the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, the event begins … More
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Public Relations Student Society of Niagara is spotlighting some of Niagara University’s most influential female faculty and staff. The first feature is on Mati Ortiz, our wonderful director of campus activities!
Katie Kocsis became Niagara University’s director of financial aid in September 2013 at age 27. The woman she replaced retired the previous February after almost 36 years at NU. So when Kocsis steps in to take the reins of the … More
One of the Tudor-style residences at Niagara University has been named to honor a longtime partner and supporter of the institution. What was once known as Varsity Village House No. 2 is now called the Statler Hospitality House, a tribute … More
Guests are accustomed to receiving VIP treatment when they visit Disney theme parks and resorts. But who rolls out the red – or, in this case, purple – carpet for Disney employees when they travel elsewhere? The answer last week … More
YWCA of Niagara Frontier event brings opportunity for young females in politics MAR 19, 2018 from NIAGARA FRONTIER PUBLICATIONS Ransomville native takes long road to NU graduation MAR 19, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Falls native reflects on 40-year military and law enforcement … More
Niagara University’s student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America’s (CMAA)is the best in the country – for an incredible ninth straight year. In earning another Student Chapter of the Year accolade, Niagara University bested 51 other colleges and universities … More
Tammy Pesaresi has always been drawn to the elderly. When she was 16, her passion led her to apply, and get hired, for a nurse’s aide position that allowed her to care for the nuns at Stella Niagara. “I loved … More
Niagara University is once again offering a summer camp designed specifically for young children entering kindergarten in September. The free, academically based Kindercamp will include developmentally appropriate hands-on learning experiences and activities that build upon and strengthen skills necessary for kindergarten. Children … More
Local sports registrations for March 12 MAR 12, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Up the Ladder published March 12 MAR 12, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Niagara Global Tourism Institute project looks to advance MAR 12, 2018 from BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST Going the extra mile … More
Niagara University, already designated as a premier academic institution by Colleges of Distinction, has been recognized for its excellent programs in business, education and nursing – while enriching those programs with a strong liberal arts foundation. “Niagara University continues to be an outstanding representation of the … More
Family & Children’s Service of Niagarapresented Niagara University with its Gerald J. Kozak Community Partnership Award during the organization’s annual gala on Friday evening. The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president emeritus, accepted the award on the university’s behalf from … More
Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Risk, associate professor of history, on being elected a fellow of the New York Academy of History! Membership in the academy is by invitation only and limited to those with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in New York history … More
Creating change the goal of program aimed at putting women in office MAR 5, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Niagara University Career Expo open to all local students, alumni MAR 4, 2018 from THE BUFFALO NEWS Teaching women to run and serve MAR … More
Back by popular demand, Niagara University is offering a spring-themed edition of “Books, Balls and Blocks,” a children’s educational program that also presents opportunities for early childhood, literacy and vision screenings. Funded by the United Way of Greater Niagara, the program’s activities … More
As assistant director of international student services at Niagara University’s Edward A. Brennan Center for Language, Culture and Leadership, Kathryn DeCecco works with students from all over the world, providing each the necessary tools to succeed in a new country and … More
NU’s Family Literacy Center offers free book club for area students FEB 26, 2018 from THE BUFFALO NEWS Registration open for NU-hosted Disney Institute March 15 FEB 26, 2018 from THE BUFFALO NEWS See samples of world’s largest Falls image collection at … More
Margaret Brennan, who was presented with an honorary doctor of humane letters during Niagara University’s 2015 undergraduate commencement ceremony, was named by CBS yesterday as the next moderator of Face the Nation, the Sunday morning political talk show. Brennan officially takes … More