Canisius University celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Golisano Center for Student Success on Friday, unveiling a stunning new hub that brings key student resources together in one space. Students and guests were delighted by the transformation, impressed by the bright, open design and thoughtful layout. The center advances the university’s Answer the Call strategic plan and its commitment to student achievement—read more about it HERE.
The local media reported on Friday’s official opening of Golisano Center for Student Success, with stories from WGRZ-TV Channel 2 highlighting the center’s impact on the student experience and Buffalo-Toronto Public Media emphasizing its role in supporting student success. WBEN-AM Radio also covered the opening in its morning newscast. In addition, Buffalo Business First featured the center in its Friday “From the Editor” column, which also named B. Thomas Golisano No. 1 on its Power 250 List, underscoring the significance of his philanthropic investment at Canisius and beyo9nd.
Chemistry and biochemistry faculty and student researchers attended the spring 2026 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Atlanta, GA and presented posters on their latest research results. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the ACS, which is being celebrated with the theme “Chemistry is Everything”.
Emily Barry ’27: Reduced Transition Metal Substituted Polytungstates in Nonpolar Environments” (Steve Szczepankiewicz’s lab)
Grace Baumgartner ’26: “Density Functional Theory Study of Alkaline-Earth Monoamide Isomers” (Phil Sheridan’s lab)
Evan Folsom ’26: Synthesis Steps Towards the Tetrasubstituted Aromatic Core of a Dihydroisocoumarin Natural Product” (Tim Gregg’s lab)
Alex Szczepankiewicz ’26: “Enhancing Biochemistry Education Through Movement-Based Learning: Investigating the Bohr Effect Using Personal Health Data” (Corey Damon’s lab)
Alex Szczepankiewicz ’26: “Haloperoxidase Biomimetics: Optimizing Oxidant Generation in Xerogel-Based Transition Metal Catalysts” (Corey Damon’s lab)
Cory Walck ’26: “Density Functional Theory Study of Alkaline-Earth Metal Borohydride Isomers” (Phil Sheridan’s lab)
Matthew Wass ’26: “Computational Hyperfine Parameters for Alkali Metal Monomethyls and Monoethyls” (Phil Sheridan’s lab)
Christine Zarafonitis ’26: “Lead in Shore Samples Along the Buffalo River” (Pete Schaber’s lab)
For the eighth time, Buffalo hosted the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (March 19 & 21); and Canisius University has been there for every step of the way. From behind-the-scenes coordination to ensuring visiting schools and fans had an unforgettable experience, Canisius has played a key role in bringing the excitement to life.
Read the full story HEREto see how the university continues to help make the tournament memorable. March Madness concludes in Indianapolis with the championship game to be played on Monday, April 6.
For the eighth time, Buffalo hosted the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (March 19 & 21); and Canisius University has been there for every step of the way. From behind-the-scenes coordination to ensuring visiting schools and fans had an unforgettable experience, Canisius has played a key role in bringing the excitement to life.
