Steve Braddock, director of Niagara University Theatre, and Dr. Sharon Watkinson, chair of NU’s theatre department, were recently in New York City to support the opening of acclaimed composer John Kander’s new musical, Kid Victory. Kander is a longtime friend … More
Rachael Ruszkowski will graduate from Niagara University in May with degrees in marketing and communication studies – and a published novel. The Grand Island native authored Roses from Angels, a young adult fiction novel that she describes as “a paranormal/supernatural … More
The NU Lions Club is fundraising for the Olcott, N.Y., Polar Bear Swim for Sight by raffling two tickets to the Buffalo Sabres vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs game on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Buffalo, and an … More
Friday, March 3 3:35-4:20 p.m. Gacioch Chapel Please join us for the third in our series of reflections and meditations on the words and life of St. Vincent de Paul. This session, titled “Finding God on our Journey,” will be … More
As the president of Niagara University, I am deeply committed to providing an education that is accessible and affordable for all of our students. It is our focus each and every day. While I applaud Governor Andrew Cuomo’s effort to … More
Tuscarora Indian School Principal Elizabeth Corieri is on record stating that she would like to see an indigenous languages teaching certificate program offered for instructors in New York state. Until then, Niagara University has collaborated with the Niagara Wheatfield Central … More
The NU Lions Club is fundraising for the Olcott, N.Y., Polar Bear Swim for Sight by raffling two tickets to the Buffalo Sabres vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs game on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Buffalo, and an … More
The NUOP program will sponsor a 50/50 raffle throughout the entire month of February. Tickets may be purchased beginning Jan. 30, and the winning ticket will be announced on March 1. Proceeds will benefit ongoing NUOP student programming and local community … More
Niagara University announced today the creation of a new on-campus center that will advance the institution’s commitment to diversity and social justice. The Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality and Mission, consistent with Niagara University’s Vincentian mission and … More
From Feb. 24 through Feb. 26, the Niagara University Players will present an entirely student-run production of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigoldsby Paul Zindel in the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet … More
On Feb. 13, 2017, at the National Conference Awards Banquet of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Walter S. Polka, Niagara University professor of professional studies and coordinator of the Ph.D. program in leadership and policy, … More
The university has been notified a one-hour mandatory electric reduction event which will occur today, Feb. 23, 2017, between 4–5 p.m. The university participates in an energy curtailment plan, which requires us to reduce our consumption when requested to do … More
Niagara University will host the Crossing Borders conference, a multi-disciplinary student conference, from March 17-18, 2017. Our conference partners are the Consulate General of Canada, Brock University and the University at Buffalo. The keynote speaker is Dr. Kevin White of … More
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was a brilliant scholar who started the world-famous St. Vincent de Paul Society. Accordingly, this award goes to a Niagara student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in BOTH academics AND community service. Nominees must… be a … More
Dear Members of the University Community, On behalf of the University Planning Council (UPC), we invite you to join Father Maher and UPC members for a dialogue about the strategic objectives and goals of our emerging Strategic Plan. Our process … More
A five-student delegation from Niagara University made a 300-mile trek to the New York State Capitol last week to speak with lawmakers about the importance of universal access to financial aid. NU annually enlists a handful of students to participate in … More
Facility Services: The emergency generators on campus will be serviced this week from Feb. 22-24, 2017. While this semi-annual maintenance and inspection is being performed, it should not cause any disruption to the normal daily activities taking place on campus. … More
On Feb. 16, students, faculty and alumni gathered to discuss the relationship between diversity and campus relations in “Diversity in Action: A Discussion of Student Activism at Niagara University.” “When I arrived here (Niagara) in 1969, I saw that there … More
The NU Lions Club is fundraising for the Olcott, N.Y., Polar Bear Swim for Sight by raffling two tickets to the Buffalo Sabres vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs game on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. in Buffalo, and an … More
The NUOP program will sponsor a 50/50 raffle throughout the entire month of February. Tickets may be purchased beginning Jan. 30, and the winning ticket will be announced on March 1. Proceeds will benefit ongoing NUOP student programming and local community … More