It was almost exactly seven years ago – Feb. 28, 2011 – that the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy commenced offering training at Niagara University. Yesterday, the police academy graduated its 67th class – its 16th at NU – during a ceremony held in … More
The 17th annual CCTL Conference on Teaching and Learning was held Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Niagara University. CCTL is the College Teaching and Learning committee, which is aimed at rethinking tools and developing ways to jumpstart the learning process and engage students … More
CHEERS & JEERS: The best — and worst — of the week for Feb. 19 FEB 19, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE ‘Compassion’ at heart of annual poverty conference FEB 18, 2018 from LOCKPORT UNION SUN & JOURNAL NU junior serving internship at … More
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, has risen on Business First’s annual list of the region’s most influential leaders for the fifth consecutive year. Father Maher is listed at No. 95 in the weekly newspaper’s 2018 … More
As immigration curtailment efforts continue in the White House and xenophobic rhetoric escalates nationwide, the number of incoming international students is rising steadily at Niagara University. “Our number of incoming international students – not including Canadians – has risen 25 percent,” … More
Dr. Malena King-Jones, assistant professor of nursing, recently published a pair of scholarly articles. “Career Commitment of Nurse Faculty,” which appeared in Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, included a study conducted to examine the interaction of … More
Four Niagara University students traveled to the Capitol in Albany Tuesday to speak with New York lawmakers about the importance of universal access to state-sponsored financial aid. Liam Donovan (Lewiston, N.Y.), Noah Hubbel (Greece, N.Y.), Joi-Alexis Johnson (Buffalo, N.Y.) and … More
On Feb. 9, Jovon E. Shuck, production stage manager of the hit Broadway show Waitress, sat down with Niagara University students to discuss his line of work and answer some questions. The event was held in the Leary Theatre on campus … More
Niagara University’s clinical mental health counseling program has received full accreditation through 2024 from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Accreditation by CACREP, which is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, provides confirmation that … More
Niagara University again helping with tax returns FEB 12, 2018 from LOCKPORT UNION SUN & JOURNAL NU junior lands an Olympic internship FEB 12, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Niagara University again helping with tax returns FEB 11, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Four Niagara … More
Ruby Bridges, the civil rights icon who in 1960 broke racial barriers in education when she became the first African-American to attend an all-white elementary school, shared her experiences Jan. 31 as part of Niagara University’s annual celebration of Dr. … More
Niagara University’s Family Literacy Center is offering an Enrichment Book Club for local student in grades 3-8. The free program takes place at NU from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on March 19, April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2018. It offers fun, engaging and … More
Niagara University junior Nicole Schimmenti originally intended to spend a single semester studying abroad when she departed last February for Myongji University in Seoul, South Korea. That changed when what Schimmenti described as “a once-in-a lifetime-opportunity that both my family … More
A Niagara University-organized conference being held Friday in Toronto will help educators learn teaching methods for students who hail from indigenous communities. The Indigenous Education Conference will be held from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Pope Francis Catholic … More
Congratulations to Stacey Pozzobon, office coordinator in Niagara University’s Office of Counseling Services, for receiving NU’s Outstanding Employee Award on Jan. 31. Stacey was presented with the honor by Father Maher. Stacey began working at Niagara as a temporary employee in … More
If Super Bowls Come to Cities with New Stadiums, What Of Buffalo in 2026? FEB 5, 2018 from WBEN Helping Hands Dept. FEB 5, 2018 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Niagara Community center gets new name after $1 million gift from Ralph Wilson foundation … More
On Jan. 25, three Niagara University students showcased their talents as they received awards for creating individual pieces of literature and art that brought Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to life. The winners include junior Elijah Vazquez, a theatre … More
Niagara University’s Family Business Center recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a reception held at Consumer’s Pub at the Park, Coca Cola Field in Buffalo on Jan. 25. More than 50 people were in attendance, representing such organizations as West-Herr Automotive … More
What must be done? St. Vincent de Paul, the founder of organized charity and inspirer of the Vincentian mission, spent his life responding to that challenge by serving the material and spiritual needs of the poor and marginalized in a … More
Continuing a tradition that has become nearly as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University’s College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season. This marks the 37th year … More