NU BizTalk

It’s time for our wonderful Marketing Program to get its moment in the spotlight here on the podcast! Marketing professor Dr. Paul Richardson is here to talk about what makes our program stand out as opposed to others, and all of the educational and professional opportunities it offers, here at Niagara University. Let’s sit down together and tune in with Dr. Richardson to learn more!

If you’re looking to transfer into our fantastic business school, but aren’t sure which major is for you, why not take a stop here and listen to what two of our Marketing students have to say! Our program is one of a kind, and offers interactive experiences beyond the classroom to best prepare our students for careers in all kinds of marketing (yes, there are more than one!). Our guests on this ep...

Accounting is a skill that can be applied to any company, anywhere. On top of everything else it has to offer academically, it also teaches students a plethora of practical skills to bring to the professional world (including the knowledge to tackle your taxes every year!). Today, Accounting majors Alexis Kadlecik and Alessia Randazzo are here to talk about their personal experiences, and their ex...

Among all of our wonderful programs here in the Holzschuh College of Business, we offer a state of the art Accounting major, along with a curriculum that is sure to boost your skills and give you the tools you need the build a solid career path. Dr. Ian Burt is in the studio today to talk about classes, internships, and the reasons students should want to dive into the accounting world here at NU....

Assistant Dean Kelli Asklar is back in the studio! In this episode, we’re talking about all the important dates to mark down concerning advisement and registration. Get your calendars out, and sit down with us again at Kelli’s Korner!

With our new Supply Chain Management program starting soon, a lot of you are probably excited to look into the major, and learn about the classes that are offered. There’s so many interworking parts of this field, and students are eager to participate. Just take it from this episode’s guests: juniors Abbie Dziadzio and Brett Verrall, who recently switched majors, and will be officially starting th...

Have you ever wanted to learn about how a business’ supply chain works? Have you ever wished that there was a curriculum that revolved around sourcing, designing, manufacturing, sustainability, and distribution of products? Well, all of this is now possible with our brand new Supply Chain Management program, accepting new students starting in Fall 2025! Professor Yaz Sarkees is back in the studio...

Happy Spring Semester! After our winter break, most of us are feeling ready to take on a new set classes, and to jump back into our weekly academic routines. But sometimes, we get swept up in our enthusiasm to “just get started” and forget to take some time to write down important dates or events that we don’t want to miss. Here to remind our lovely listeners of what to keep in mind this semester...

It’s time for us to ring in the holiday season! With finals being over, all of us undoubtedly can’t wait to turn up our favorite holiday music, watch all of our nostalgic holiday films, and gather with friends and family as we celebrate the end of 2024. And while a lot of us experience the American version of Christmas, there are so many different varieties of holidays to mark the end of the year...

Assistant Dean Kelli Asklar is back again this week to talk about transfer credits, building the perfect class schedule to fit into your weekly routine, and important steps to remember during the transfer process. Most importantly, she’s also here to tell us about her favorite holiday activity! Let’s once again stop in at Kelli’s Korner!

When looking to transfer to NU, there are so many things to consider: finances, scholarships, clubs, credits, and more. You also might be looking to speak to fellow students who have gone through the same process. Well, look no further everyone, because Hunter Frey is here to help ease the stress! A transfer student with an interest in Marketing, Hunter had to keep a lot of things in mind when it...

Transferring to a new school can seem like an insurmountable process at first. There’s a lot of important details to remember, such as submitting records, talking to an advisor, and making sure all of your credits from previous institutions get reviewed. No one understands this better than this episode’s guest: Emily Buell, our Associate Director of Transfer Admissions! She works specifically with...

Can anyone believe how soon the fall semester is ending!? These last few weeks are most likely a tight schedule for everyone when it comes to studying for finals, making sure you’re all set for the spring, and of course eventually finding time to relax during your fall break. Amidst this crazy time, however, it’s important to mark a few important upcoming deadlines in your calendar. And who better...

For this episode of My NU Story, we’re talking about the Fed Challenge, led by Dr. Dennis Nsafoah. This is a group of students that are challenged to use current economic data and their knowledge of macroeconomics and monetary policy to create a set of recommendations for the US Federal Reserve. And this upcoming Spring, these students will have the wonderful opportunity to visit the Federal Reser...

There are so many wonderful clubs and organizations within our fantastic business school community! This episode, Professor Chris Hugar is in the studio to promote the Finance Club, an opportunity for business students (and all majors) to learn more about “finance in the wild”, as well as making connections with others. This club offers so much to anyone who is interested, so let’s sit down with P...

We have a very special guest this week: Josh Halpern, the CEO of the restaurant company Big Chicken, which was founded by basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal! But we’re not just here to dive into the menu; Josh is here to talk about his position, everything it takes to run a company like this, and also, to share a fun memory about Shaq. Let’s have Josh take the mic as our first Special Guest!

This episode, we’re going to take a quick detour to Kreig’s Korner! Dr. Krieg Tidemann is in the studio this week to remind students about spring registration, advisement appointments, upcoming events, and extracurriculars to take advantage of within the HCBA. He also talks about one of his personal goals with a specific outdoor activity! Let’s have Krieg take the mic! Registration for Spring Seme...

It’s that time of the semester already? How is it that spring registration is upon us? It can be a stressful time trying to plan out your upcoming schedule; you’ll want to get the best time slots, the most highly-rated professors, and of course, the essential classes you’ll need to fill your requirements to graduate on time. But the thing is, you don’t have to deal with the stress alone - that’s w...

There’s another upcoming event next week, everyone! The Rally in the Gally is one of our best annual events for our business students, with different guest speakers every year, and fun games and prizes as well. And of course, it’s another opportunity to meet others within the business school and to make new connections! This episode we have Dr. Lisa Williams, our Director for Student Engagement, i...

What experiences matter the most during your four years here at university? Is networking really a viable strategy that you can use to establish yourself professionally? Well everyone, we officially have our first alumni guest! Peter Genovese is here to detail his fond memories here at NU, what he feels truly impacted his successes in his current career, and what made him choose the NU business sc...

Congratulations, we’ve made it halfway through fall semester! You’ve finally settled into a rhythm with your classes, and you’ve developed a routine for completing assignments on time. However…there might be that one class. That one class where so many things aren’t making sense, or where you keep narrowly missing your desired grades on quizzes or papers. Let’s make one thing clear: that’s okay! E...

Social events can be exciting and scary at the same time! Not everybody loves to socialize and meet new people. It can be uncomfortable, awkward, and way more anxiety-inducing than sitting in your dorm scrolling through social media. But sometimes, it’s more beneficial than not to make new connections, share a few laughs, and participate in school activities. Well, not sometimes; always! And here...

Life right after graduating college can seem nerve-wracking, especially without any previous guidance. You might know what career path you’d like to pursue, but with no professional experience or references, you could be faced with job interviews with no idea about how to apply what you’ve learned in your business courses in the real world. Well, fellow business students, there’s no need to panic,...

It’s time for the New Business Student Kickoff! This is our annual social, informational, and educational event open to freshmen, transfer students, and undeclared majors. There’s a lot to look forward to: panel discussions, icebreakers, prizes, and so much more! You might be unsure about if you’re going to attend this year, but here to convince you is Professor Mitch Alegre, who can give you all...

Happy first week of classes, everyone! Assistant Dean Kelli Asklar is back in the studio to remind us of the most important things we need to keep in mind during this first week: records to submit, add/drop deadlines, and the smart way to approach a class syllabus (don’t just scan it). Let’s take a quick five-minute stop at Kelli’s Korner! NOTE: The add/drop deadline for this semester is Friday, S...