The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., ’85, Ph.D., Pamela R. Jacobs-Vogt and Michael J. Nicholson, ’88, have been named to the Board of Trustees of Niagara University. Their elections were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university. … More
The Western New York region plays a starring role in the Hollywood biopic on Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall that hits theaters nationwide this Friday. Much of the movie was shot in several Buffalo-area locations. So, too, do three Niagara … More
Every Friday starting Oct. 13, the Public Relations Student Society of Niagara will post a feature story written by one of its student members following the hashtag #FeatureFriday. The topic will change biweekly, from campus related stories (#NUView) to community-based … More
CHEERS & JEERS: The best — and worst — of the week for Oct. 9 OCTOBER 10, 2017 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Niagara University criminal justice students receive Zonta Club Award OCTOBER 9, 2017 from NIAGARA FRONTIER PUBLICATIONS A new (Peach) Queen reigns … More
A tech startup that features four Niagara University students and alumni among its employees was awarded $500,000 during Thursday’s 43North business plan competition. Burner Fitness, an online fitness, nutrition and health training program marketplace is designed and operated by a team … More
Two Niagara University criminal justice majors have been selected for the 2017 Safe at Home Conference Award by the Zonta Club of Niagara Falls, N.Y. The award is given to two outstanding female students in Niagara University’s social work or criminal … More
Niagara University has become the first institution of higher education to own and operate a New York Collegiate Baseball League team. The Catholic and Vincentian university announced yesterday that its College of Hospitality and Tourism Management will revitalize the Niagara Power baseball franchise, which … More
Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduates 65th class OCTOBER 2, 2017 from NIAGARA GAZETTE Niagara University honors six during convocation OCTOBER 2, 2017 from LOCKPORT UNION SUN & JOURNAL County Law Enforcement Academy graduates 65th class OCTOBER 2, 2017 from LOCKPORT UNION SUN … More
Niagara University capped off its 2017 celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week by announcing the coordination of a partnership that will donate leftover food items from its dining halls to two of its nonprofit community partners. Metz Culinary Management, the university’s … More
In accordance with its Catholic and Vincentian mission, Niagara University challenged its students to help people in need – and they certainly responded. A campus-wide competition held earlier this month to see which of Niagara’s four academic colleges (and Academic Exploration … More
Six individuals were honored during Niagara University’s annual Vincentian Heritage Convocation, held Sept. 28, 2017. The event, which takes place during the university’s celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, recognizes the extraordinary contributions of university employees, alumni and community leaders. Click … More
The Niagara University community gathered Thursday evening to celebrate the opening of a new fire pit and patio behind Dunleavy Hall. Funded primarily by the Niagara University Student Government Association (NUSGA), and situated at the center of campus, the fire pit … More
Since 1975, Niagara University College of Business Administration has held the Everett W. Ockerman Lecture and Award Presentation to recognize the business seniors who have achieved a 3.5 (and above) overall grade point average. This year, on Sunday, Sept. 24, … More
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 65th class during a ceremony held yesterday at Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum. Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of New York James P. Kennedy Jr. was the ceremony’s keynote speaker. Kennedy, who … More
A tech startup that features four Niagara University students and alumni among its employees will compete for $5 million in cash prizes during next week’s 43North business plan competition. The 16 finalist firms that will each give five-minute pitches to a … More
The Niagara University ROTC program held a contracting ceremony at the Dining Commons in Clet Hall on Sept. 22, 2017. The following ROTC cadets were contracted with the U.S. Army and awarded scholarships: Phillip Bodwell Conor Diggs Trevor Kline Liam McClusky Day … More
Niagara University is offering free, Halloween-themed educational events for children and families in various Niagara County locations in October. Funded by the United Way of Greater Niagara, and titled “Books, Balls and Blocks,”the program’s activities are designed for children between the ages … More
The Niagara University ROTC program held its annual fall awards ceremony at the Dining Commons in Clet Hall on Sept. 22, 2017. The following ROTC cadets were contracted with the U.S. Army and awarded scholarships: Phillip Bodwell Conor Diggs Trevor Kline Liam … More
Back in July, Dr. David Head set off a bit of a social media stir when, after boarding a Southwest Airlines flight to Philadelphia, he tweeted, “Flight #1793 is bringing the yellow fever.” Dr. Head’s innocuous attempt to amuse his … More
Dr. Rolanda Ward was formally introduced yesterday morning as the inaugural endowed faculty director of the Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality and Mission at Niagara University. Dr. Ward originally joined Niagara University as an associate professor of social … More