Karen Kwandrans, executive director of Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement; NU students Joshua Tufino, Makayla D’Albano, Kaylee Brennan and Hannah Enzinna; Rhonda Bivins-Talley, NU IMPACT director; and Jaime Anderson of F-Bites delivered Thanksgiving meals to families in the Niagara Falls City School District. (Photo courtesy of Niagara University) NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University’s […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY – A $5 million gift from Niagara University alumnus Edward J. Brennan, ’78, a global business leader and humanitarian, and Deborah Brennan will enable talented, high-achieving students from under-resourced communities the opportunity to access the transformational education that Niagara University provides. The scholarship program, named the Lois Lyon Brennan Scholars in recognition of Brennan’s mother […]
Bridget Niland, standing to the left of Father James J. Maher, CM, comes to Niagara University with a wealth of leadership experience. she take son the role of dean of NU’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management this fall. NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — An experienced higher education and sports law professional has been named dean of […]
Niagara University staff and students are joined by the team that helped make NU’s Kiernan Recreation Center. a reality. Pictured from left are: Dr. Debra Colley, executive vice president, Niagara University; Bill Goodrich, LeChase Construction; Daycia Clarke, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; Mary Borgognoni, Sr. VP, Niagara University; Avante Walker, Niagara University student; Father James […]
Father James J. Maher, CM, president of Niagara University stands with James and Mary Glynn in front of the newly renamed Glynn Hall. The Glynns have been longtime supporters of Niagara University. Photo courtesy of Niagara University. NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University honored James V. Glynn, ’57, ’87 (Hon.), one of the most generous and prominent […]
Dr. Rolanda L. Ward NIAGARA UNIVERSITY– Dr. Rolanda L. Ward, director of Niagara University’s Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equity & Mission, and associate professor of social work, will be honored as a community hero by the National Federation for Just Communities of Western New York at its 2021 NFJC Re-Envisioned Community Heroes […]
Dr. Dennis R. DePerro, 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died March 1, as a result of complications from Covid-19. He was 62. “Words simply can’t convey the level of devastation our campus community feels right now,” said Dr. Joseph Zimmer, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, who was named acting president late last […]
