Western New Yorkers have long known that the Castellani Art Museum is a jewel in the crown of New York’s artistic landscape. Others are catching on as well, as evidenced by the Huffington Post’s recent inclusion of the museum on … More
An in-depth discussion of current Turkish issues is being held at Niagara University this Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Turkish Studies Workshop features nine speakers who will be presenting research papers pertaining to Turkey. The … More
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is joining forces with Niagara University to deliver an exciting new food service experience for hospital visitors, staff, students and volunteers. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., D.Min, president of NU, and Joseph A. Ruffolo, Niagara … More
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., will officially be inaugurated as Niagara University’s 26th president on Friday, April 4. On Sunday night, 10 high-achieving students were inducted into a prestigious society bearing his office’s name. The induction ceremony was held in the Statler … More
Dr. Deborah T. Curtis, CMP, director of Niagara University’s Center for Events and Management Development, announced the official founding of Hotel Schools of Distinction (HSD) during the organization’s first meeting on March 18, held in Helsinki, Finland. Students from many of the 10 … More
On Wednesday, March 19, Jack Duffy, a Niagara University senior majoring in finance and president of the Niagara Finance Club, participated in the NASDAQ Market Closing Bell Ceremony. The closing bell was broadcast live on CNBC, during which Duffy was … More
“Be Prepared.” This Boy Scout and Girl Scout motto is a reminder to be prepared for any situation that may arise, including a weather emergency or disaster. On March 8, more than 80 scouts from throughout Western New York attended … More
Ingram Micro, No. 76 on the 2013 Fortune 500 in technology sales, marketing and logistics, has dedicated its time and resources to partner with Niagara University. With 1,500 employees based in Williamsville, N.Y., it is the company’s second largest office. … More
Six Niagara University students became lifetime members of Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society for undergraduate communication students, during an induction ceremony held Wednesday, March 19, in Dunleavy Hall. The following students are the newest members of Lambda Pi Eta: Kristen … More
It isn’t every day that National Geographic comes calling to partner on an innovative geotourism book. Yet for Niagara University professor Jan van Harssel, Ph.D., that is exactly what happened. Dr. van Harssel, who has been teaching at Niagara for … More
The statistics are alarming. According to a community report released by the John R. Oishei Foundation’s Mobile Safety-Net Team, poverty in Niagara Falls is growing, while the city’s population is shrinking. The number of Niagara Falls residents living in poverty has grown … More
Niagara University’s ROTC program was presented with the prestigious MacArthur Award this morning in recognition of its cadets’ performance during the 2012-2013 school year. Only eight schools are chosen from among the 273 senior ROTC units nationwide for the MacArthur Award, which … More
More than 270 local high school students will convene at Niagara University on March 4 to take part in workshops on business leadership and etiquette, and compete in a new stock market challenge that’s based on real-world results. The seven … More
The 12:15 p.m. daily Mass will be celebrated next week in the Alumni Chapel.
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement will hold the second annual Poverty Conference at Niagara University from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014. The conference will be presented by the Niagara County Coalition for … More
On Wednesday, March 12, Delta Epsilon Sigma, the national honor society for Catholic colleges and universities, will hold a faculty forum entitled “Genetically Modified Food: Healthy or Hazardous?” in the Multi-Purpose Room of the lower level Gallagher Center. Panelists: Dr. … More
Women’s Basketball The Purple Eagles return home this weekend for the final two games of the regular season. The first game is against the Rider Broncs on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., with the second tipoff scheduled for Sunday, … More
Father James L. Heft, S.M., founder of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California, will deliver an address at Niagara University on March 12 as part of the Henry and Grace McNulty Lecture Series on Religion … More
Please join us for Ash Wednesday services in the Alumni Chapel on Wednesday, March 5. 8:30 a.m. – Service with Ashes 12:15 p.m. –Mass with Ashes 5:05 p.m. – Service with Ashes
The Committee for College Teaching and Learning (CCTL) is now accepting grant proposals. All faculty members are invited to submit for these $1,000 grants. Proposals can be submitted to cctl@niagara.edu. The deadline for submissions is April 4, 2014, at 5 … More