Nazareth receives Visit Rochester Engagement Award
Visit Rochester awarded Nazareth University its Engagement Award during its December meeting at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa. Nazareth Director of Operations Brian McGahan accepted the award.
“At Nazareth, we pride ourselves on providing world-class facilities and a welcoming environment for event organizers and attendees,” said McGahan. “These collaborations not only highlight the capabilities of our campus but also strengthen our ties with the greater Rochester community. We look forward to continuing this partnership and creating memorable experiences for all.”
Over the past year, Nazareth has seen an increase in the amount of outside events hosted on campus. In 2024, Nazareth hosted major USA Fencing and USA Gymnastics events. In March 2025, Nazareth will host the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships and will be a host facility for the 2025-2027 Special Olympics NY State Winter Games.
Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth University graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
Pictured L to R: Tai Wright, Visitor Industry Council chair /Woodcliff Hotel & Spa corporate sales manager; Nazareth’s Brian McGahan; and Elena Oyer, Visit Rochester partnership manager.