by Sarah Calzonetti | Mar 10, 2026 | Staff
Our admissions team continues to make great progress with the Fall 2026 class and has received 156 deposits to date, with more coming in every day! As we move deeper into yield season, counselors are actively connecting with admitted students to provide them with experiences to help picture themselves as Griffs.
We’re also looking ahead to Accepted Students Day on March 28, which is one of the most important opportunities for admitted students to experience campus, meet faculty, and connect with the community that makes Canisius special.
As always, the support of our faculty and campus colleagues plays a vital role in this process. When students hear a unified message about the strength of the Canisius experience, it reinforces their confidence in choosing Canisius.
Transfer enrollment is beginning to pick up as well, with 12 deposits. Showing strong growth from this point last year and this is continued to be expected as see year over year growth in our Transfer enrollment.
Thank you for continuing to support as we work together to welcome the next class of Griffs.
Warmly,
Sarah Calzonetti
by Tanya Loughead | Mar 10, 2026 | Staff
The Canisius University Women & Gender Studies program is happy to announce the 2026 Lorch Award winners. The Dr. I. Joan Lorch Award for Women & Gender Studies honors a person who has made a significant contribution to women and who exemplifies the pursuit of liberation and justice regarding sex, gender and sexuality.
In the category of Canisius University students, the winners are: The Martin Luthers, a student activist group to be represented by Liz Shingler (Philosophy, History; 2026) and Treasure McClain (Philosophy, Computer Science, DMA; 2026). In the category of Canisius University employee, the winner is: Dr. Joshua Russell, Associate Professor in ABEC and Antrozoology, scholar of queer theory and environmentalism, and a compassionate supporter of LGBTQ students. In the category of a community organization or person, the winner is: Beatriz Flores, founder and Executive Director of El Batey Puerto Rican Cultural Center, an organization with a mission to honor and empower Puerto Rican people through culture, music, and history.
We congratulate all of these deserving people who help to make our world more equitable and just. May they stand as examples of virtue and courage for us all.
We heartily welcome everyone to celebrate Women’s History Month — and these awardees in particular—at a solidarity happy hour Tuesday, March 31, 4:00-5:30 pm in Grupp.
*Pictured are the three previous Lorch award winners at the 2025 Lorch Awards: Dr. Tanya Loughead (Philosophy), Dr. Secil Ertorer (Sociology), and Dr. Anita Butera (Criminal Justice).
by Lynn Incardona | Mar 10, 2026 | Staff
Canisius University is pleased to introduce our new partnership withTicketsatWork.
Through this program, employees can access exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Las Vegas shows, and more. Be sure to check back often, as new products and discounts are added regularly.
Simply register online with your employee email and begin saving!
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by Aimee Larson | Mar 10, 2026 | Staff
Last week, Canisius PA students joined 965 students from 15 health professions in 132 small discussion groups to explore the importance of knowing the roles of different healthcare providers, engaging in effective teamwork and communication, and the beneficial outcomes of collaborative healthcare practice.
This would not have been possible without the dedication of the faculty facilitators to this important IPE initiative, including several from the PA department. This event has a particular focus on the social determinants of health and how to better care for patients in the ZIP codes near the Canisius campus.
by Emeri Krawczyk | Mar 10, 2026 | Staff
In a continuing series of presentations tied to our strategic plan and campus operations, Chief Information Officer Nathan Marshall will discuss key information technology advancements, current initiatives, and the overall strategy for the future of technology at Canisius.
All are invited to attend this presentation, followed by Q&A on Thursday, March 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
Hope to see you there!
Submitted by Rachel Lapinski, Executive Associate, Student Affairs/Finance & Administration
