Niagara University was presented with the Frances Ficorilli Volunteer Award by Heart, Love and Soul during the food pantry and dining room's annual recognition dinner on April 21.

For the second day in a row, the University at Buffalo has been recognized as a sustainability leader in higher education.

Hundreds of middle and high school students and their parents took part in the second annual "Picture Yourself on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Powered by AT&T" event Saturday.

Car crashes are the leading killer of American teens from ages 15 to 20, with more than 5,000 teens involved in a fatal crash each year, nearly 2,000 teen drivers killed and an additional 180,000 teens injured.

Niagara University has recently begun work on an $8 million expansion and renovation of Clet Dining Hall, the main dining hall for students on campus.

Looking for the best day camp in Western New York? Send your child(ren) to an educational day filled with fun-filled activities courtesy of Niagara Jet Adventures, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Aquarium of Niagara and Hard Rock Cafe.

Since the 1960s, the Western New York region has borne witness to many teachable points of inspiration regarding racial equality and social justice.

Christine Bacon, a graduate student at Niagara University, has been awarded an honorable mention designation by the nation's top professional museum association, the American Alliance of Museums.

The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy will hold an information session for interested individuals at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Dunleavy Hall (Room 127) on the Niagara University campus.

Camp Hope, Niagara Hospice's free bereavement camp, helps children cope with grief.

The regular deadline to submit entries for the 2016 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition is 2:59 a.m. ET Tuesday, April 19. In November, as many as five $35,000 fellowships will be awarded to emerging screenwriters.

6-year-old Violet, the granddaughter of one of the Lockport CARES volunteers, wanted to help the children at the shelter.

The Buffalo Sabres announced the rosters for the 12th annual Scotty Bowman Showcase, which will take place Sunday, April 10, at First Niagara Center in Buffalo.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live!" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. Tickets are $17 to $37 and are on sale now.

The Lewiston Community Lions Club is offering a $500 scholarship for a graduating 2016 senior from Lewiston-Porter High School. Interested students are instructed to go to their guidance office for an application.

U.S. Rep. Chris Collins will host the 2016 Congressional Art Competition Reception and Awards Ceremony at Genesee Community College at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9. Collins will meet with all of the participating NY-27 students and their families before selecting this year's winner.

A new course on Cuban politics and society at Niagara University includes an intensive two-week research program in Havana and its surrounding areas.

Niagara University's College of Education, for several years, has sought to provide access to quality science, technology, engineering and math education for children - especially girls and low-income youths, who studies show enter the STEM fields at the lowest rates.

The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from students interested in applying for fall 2016/spring 2017 scholarships.

Applications are now being accepted for the Ruth and William O. Sass Scholarship to encourage excellence in the field of nursing.

Niagara University's College of Education is offering a summer camp designed to teach non-English-speaking children in grades K-5 the fundamentals of writing and speaking the language.

The Canisius College Board of Regents will commemorate 50 years of the Regents Scholarship Ball when it hosts a "Golden Jubilee" gala on Saturday, May 7, at Hyatt Regency Buffalo.

Frank Clement (BS, 1966) hasn't let a distance of 2,600 miles keep him from remaining close to the University at Buffalo.

Has anyone ever said you would make a great school board member? The Erie County Association of School Boards will present a workshop for prospective school board candidates 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Erie 1 BOCES, 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca.

The Canisius Center for Professional Development and the School of Education and Human Services at present "Steve Tasker's Self-Leadership Experience," a three-day leadership camp for high school-age students.

Niagara University will host the "Fostering Racial and Social Justice Conference" on its campus April 15-16.

It's almost that time of year when young high school ladies start thinking about their prom and what dress they might possibly wear to the big event. Well, for the 11th straight year, Colvin Cleaners of Kenmore is helping to make that choice a little easier and less stressful for these young women.

The Buffalo Sabres announced the 12th annual Scotty Bowman Showcase will take place Sunday, April 10, at First Niagara Center.

For the eighth year, the Erie County Fair will host "Fair Camp" this summer.

Beginning today and running through Monday, March 28, children and families can "Travel the World Around Buffalo" this spring break, visiting a different area of the globe each day with fun, immersive activities at Explore & More Children's Museum.

On March 17, Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to Skype with Salva from South Sudan, Africa.

The Aquarium of Niagara is debuting a brand-new spring camp for kids 8-12 March 21-24.

Niagara University will open its doors to prospective undergraduate students on April 23.

For the second straight year, (716) Food and Sport will be home to an official UB Bulls watch party, and this year will be double the excitement.

The Buffalo Jr. Sabres Youth Hockey Organization has announced the tryout times for its bantam minor and major, 15U, 16U and 18U teams.

Two teams in the Buffalo Jr. Sabres Youth Hockey Organization won USA Hockey New York State Amateur Hockey Association Championships. The Jr. Sabres 18U and Bantam Major 14U teams both claimed the top spot in their respective divisions at the state championships this past weekend at the Northtown Center in Amherst.

Artpark is looking for people to build fairy houses for its 2016 Fairy House Festival, taking place the weekend of June 11-12. Applications for the house entry can be found online at www.artpark.net.

The Youngstown Free Library is now accepting applications for its Ruby Carey Memorial Scholarship. The $500 allowance is awarded annually to a graduating Lewiston-Porter student who lives in the 14174 ZIP code and has a library card in good standing.

Do you enjoy dancing to music of the '60s and '70s? Then get ready to rock at the spring Duffy Dance 2016 featuring Everyday People, a band that performed during the '60s on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls.

The University at Buffalo has been awarded two grants worth $2.6 million to hire senior faculty members that will grow UB's research expertise in biomedical engineering, energy and the environment, and other disciplines, while providing students with world-class educational opportunities.