Game to Retire Frank Layden's Number
Niagara University to honor player and coach Frank Layden
Two Elected into Niagara Athletics Hall of Fame
Niagara University Athletics will induct former men’s basketball player Daryl Greene, ’02, and men’s hockey standout Joe Tallari, ’04, into the Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 10. Niagara University alumnus and former men's basketball coach Frank Layden, '55, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event.
Deirdre Bartholomew Named Dining Manager at Niagara University
Niagara University is pleased to announce that Deirdre Bartholomew has been named the new dining manager for Sodexo, the company that provides dining and hospitality services on campus.
Office of Continuing Education Unveils Spring 2012 Course Catalog
Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education is accepting registrations for its spring 2012 schedule of courses. Credit-free classes are offered in person and online.
NU Again Offering Free Tax Preparation Asst. to Niagara Falls Community
Continuing a tradition that has become almost as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University's College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season.
NU Student-Athletes Performing Well in the Classroom
Niagara student-athletes once again have performed well in the classroom, with the group of 303 student-athletes earning a collective 3.27 grade-point average in the fall 2011 semester.
Appearance by Martin Luther King’s Nephew Highlights MLK Day at NU
To commemorate a day devoted to one of the most important American civil rights icons, Niagara University brought in a special person with a special message.
Stephanie Harmon Awarded Two Scholarships from Club Mgrs. Ass. of America
Niagara University is pleased to announce that Stephanie Harmon, a junior majoring in hospitality, recently received a pair of scholarships from the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA). Harmon, a native of Huntsville, Ala., was awarded club management scholarships from CMAA’s National Capital and New York State chapters.
Sheila McAuliffe Marano, '06, finds new life after brain surgery
Niagara University alum Sheila McAuliffe Marano, '06, suffered seizures caused by cortical dysplasia since she was 14 years old and throughout her years as a Niagara lacrosse player. Brain surgery, performed in 2007, gave her a whole new life. Read her story here.
President's Report
Thank you for your support of Niagara University. Your gifts of $1,856 or more honor Fr. John Lynch, the founder of Our Lady of Angels (the forerunner to Niagara University), in a special way. As the first fund-raiser for the university, Father Lynch was able to secure the necessary monies to purchase the property at Monteagle Ridge. Later, when the mortgage came due, he found the additional dollars to assure the continuation of the school and the Vincentian tradition he held so dear. Niagara seeks to recognize those who follow in his footsteps by naming Niagara’s most prestigious benefactors society after Father Lynch.
Short Play Festival Hurries into NU Theatre
From Jan. 20-28, NU Theatre's annual Short Play Festival makes for a fascinating dose of theater – and a great entertainment bargain. Three cycles of 10-minute plays written by various playwrights will be presented over two consecutive weekends.
Al Oddo Named Professor Emeritus of Accounting at Niagara University
When Al Oddo retired in June, members of the Niagara University community agreed it would be difficult to imagine a faculty roster that didn’t include the accounting professor of 38 years. Now they won’t have to, as Niagara’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Oddo as a professor emeritus of accounting.