The Accounting Society, led by Dr. Lei Han, assistant professor of accounting, has taken on a new task this semester in its endeavor to visit local high schools to provide students with a better understanding of the availability of careers in the field … More
As the Berlin Wall was being razed in the early 1990s, Dr. Péter Forgách was watching closely from afar. The young, Hungarian-born medical doctor had been practicing ophthalmology in Buffalo for years yet remained concerned about his birth country’s capacity … More
Sixteen Niagara University students participated in the Diocese of Buffalo’s Respect Life Mass, which was held Sunday, Oct. 5, at St. Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo. Following Mass, the students stood on the corner of Niagara Falls Blvd. and Military Rd., … More
Niagara University students truly care about the challenges related to food, hunger and nutrition faced by so many residents of the City of Niagara Falls. They have responded in almost overwhelming numbers to the opportunity to find new and innovative … More
Niagara University’s College of Education recognized the contributions of seven educational leaders from the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities during its annual professional recognition ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 9. The event took place at the Niagara Falls Country … More
Mitchell Alegre, an adjunct faculty member in Niagara University’s College of Business Administration, has been named vice chair of the Western New York Student Leadership and Engagement Consortium. The consortium is a group of higher education professionals who seek to … More
Local newspaper and television reporters congregated on the banks of the Niagara River Gorge earlier this month to provide attorneys with an “insider’s look” at today’s media. The media panel, which included popular WGRZ Channel 2 news anchor (and Niagara … More
In the name of a good cause, Niagara University will turn its new running path into Zombieland for a few hours this Oct. 25. NU’s campus will serve as the site of rUNDEAD, a 5K dusk run that raises funds … More
Niagara University’s College of Education will recognize the contributions of seven educational leaders from the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities during its annual professional recognition ceremony this Thursday, Oct. 9. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the … More
Just by telling your friends about Niagara University’s Open House on Saturday, you could win an assortment of prizes. It’s that easy. Here’s how it works: Use the hashtag #WhoToldYouNU to tweet and post about Niagara University on social media, … More
Members of New York State’s history community will meet for the 36th annual Conference on New York State History when it convenes at Niagara University on June 18-20, 2015. Paul S. D’Ambrosio, president and CEO of theNew York State Historical Association, notes that … More
Six individuals were honored during Niagara University’s annual Vincentian Heritage Convocation, held yesterday afternoon in the Alumni Chapel. The event, which takes place during the university’s celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, recognizes the extraordinary contributions of university employees, alumni and … More
Niagara University signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday with a Haiti-based humanitarian organization founded by an NU alumnus. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara president, and Ed Brennan, ’78, inked the agreement during Vincentian Heritage Week, the university’s annual celebration … More
Niagara University’s B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences was recently presented with the 2014 Sustainability Award from the Greater Buffalo Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA). The presentation took place during the association’s annual awards luncheon on Sept. 17 at Acqua Restaurant in … More
Niagara University has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds. NU has become a fixture in the Victory Media rankings, as well as other lists that recognize institutions that are … More
The NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center), which was established by Governor Cuomo and the Legislature, launched its new Criminal Justice Training Academy for law enforcement officers on Aug. 20. In his 2014 State of … More
A Niagara University-led initiative to transform the regional tourism industry is officially underway. A grand opening of the Niagara Global Tourism Institute was held today in the institute’s headquarters, which are housed in the historic Power City Building, at the … More
Students in the College of Business Administration were invited to the annual Meet the Accounting and Finance Professionals Night, held in the Castellani Art Museum on Tuesday, Sept 16. The event gave accounting and finance students the opportunity to meet and network with representatives … More
Niagara University will be well-represented onstage as the curtain rises on Buffalo’s fall theatre season. Below is a list of performances (announced as of Sept. 14) featuring NU Theatre students and alumni: The Drowsy Chaperone (Sept. 10-Oct. 12, MusicalFare Theatre) Diane DiBernardo-Blenk, ’89 … More
Congratulations to Cindy Gimbrone, adjunct professor of ASL and Deaf Studies, who recently received the Spirit of Excellence Award from Deaf Access Services (DAS) in Buffalo. This award is given to a community interpreter who gives of him or herself … More