by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 20, 2016 | Formation, News
Sometimes we need help in strengthening our service. Here’s an example of how a Vincentian institution tries to take the best that the academic community has to offer in order to serve the poor better. Vincent was always after that. Do you want to say...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 6, 2016 | News
She’s making someone’s life a little better. Megan Rogers, a sophomore business major at Niagara University, has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow for demonstrating outstanding leadership and civic engagement. Megan is among 218 students in the country...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Kathleen McGrath loves a good book. As lead faculty member of the College of Education’s Family Literacy Center (FLC) at Niagara University, McGrath said she believes “Reading can very powerfully change the trajectory of a life.” Through her Niagara graduate school...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change
Take back the night! Hundreds of students attended an event held by Niagara University April 7 in conjunction with the Take Back the Night national movement, which aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Partnering with local and national...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Emma Pullano, a Niagara University senior, has been accepted into the TeachForAmerica program. Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunities for low-income students. Corps members commit to teach for two years in high-need urban...