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Jaime Lechner

Niagara University Student Aims to Increase Awareness of SNAP Benefits for College Students Across New York State

Jaime Lechner, a senior political science major from Grand Island, N.Y is helping students at Niagara University, and throughout New York state, learn more about the critical SNAP benefits available to them.

Every year, more than one million college students are eligible for benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), yet more than half do not apply.

Women's studies contest winners

Niagara University Honors Four Students for Research on Critical Women’s and Gender Issues

Niagara University’s women’s studies program honored four students for their work examining women, gender, or feminist issues at its annual awards ceremony on March 18, 2025. Entries were submitted by students across numerous disciplines in both the writing contest and in the creative entities contest, which was established last year.

Kyla at Black Pre-Law Conference

Students Attend National Black Pre-Law Conference in New York City

Students from Niagara University’s Vincentian Center for Justice, in collaboration with the LSAT study group club and NU Peace Action NY, attended the 20th annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Job Fair, Nov. 14-15, 2024. The conference provides aspiring Black lawyers with access to information, resources, and contacts that will aid them in their path to law school.