Niagara University, with guidance from regional food industry leaders, has established a Food Marketing Center of Excellence within the university’s College of Business Administration. The center will work with these industry leaders to create, build and inspire transformative programs and … More
Niagara University students, alumni and friends once again came out in full force to support #GivingTuesday, which was held Nov. 29, 2016. The national initiative inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, … More
Niagara University recognized the accomplishments of five extraordinary individuals – while raising critical funds for student scholarships – during its 2016 President’s Dinner, which was held Nov. 18 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Nearly … More
Entering its second century in existence, the American Educational Research Association is one of the world’s foremost academic research societies. Its annual meeting draws more than 15,000 international scholars to promote the use of research to improve education and serve … More
Niagara University entered into a formal partnership with the Hunan University of Commerce, a provincial institution located in the historically and culturally renowned city of Changsha, China, on Nov. 15, 2016. The “agreement to cooperate” demonstrates a mutual desire to … More
Jennifer Gallo, a senior communication studies major at Niagara University, received the May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship from the Buffalo/Niagara chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Gallo was presented with the award during the organization’s annual meeting held … More
A $500,000 gift from Robert and Lynda Engel will be used to support the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Endowed Scholarship at Niagara University. Robert Engel is a 1975 graduate of Niagara University and a member of its Board of … More
The first lecture in a new Niagara University series on healthcare took place Nov. 3 in the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences. The presentation by well-known physician Dr. David Holmes, titled “Underserved Medicine: Globally and Locally,” kicked off … More
Niagara University hosted the 23rd International Vincentian Business Ethics Conference Oct 20-22, 2016, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Buffalo, N.Y. The IVBEC is sponsored by the Vincentian universities in the United States: Niagara University, DePaul University and St. John’s University. … More
One of the world’s foremost scholars on the Vatican and Catholic Church delivered an address at Niagara University Nov. 9 focused on Pope Francis’ fundamental inclination to mercy and servant-leadership. Nearly 300 students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members assembled … More
Niagara University is one of the nation’s top institutions when it comes to embracing America’s veterans as students, according to comprehensive results released by Military Times. NU is included in the Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” rankings, which … More
Back in July, 22 soon-to-be Niagara University freshmen participated in a day of service at a 60th Street site that had just been acquired by the Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. As the first group of volunteers to work at … More
Twenty students who are members of Niagara University’s Sport Management Association traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, over the weekend to gain insight into the sport management industry. They were accompanied by Dr. Patricia Millar, assistant professor of sport and recreation … More
Niagara University accounting students helped the Erie County Citizens’ Budget Review Commission have one of its largest audiences in recent memory on Thursday, Oct. 27. The commission was established by local law and has been a formal body since 2012. Its … More
A domestic violence awareness event bearing the banner, “Surviving…Thriving: A Journey of Healing Through Art,” was held in the Castellani Art Museum on the Niagara University campus on Thursday, Oct. 27. The event, which was held in observance of Domestic … More
Niagara University’s Office of Career Services, supported by the College of Business Administration, hosted an Oct. 20 campus visit by Ingram Micro, No. 64 on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. companies. Ingram Micro was represented by several executives, … More
Roscoe Naguit, assistant director of Niagara University’s Niagara Global Tourism Institute, and Michelle Blackley Glynn, a lecturer in NU’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, will be honored during the second annual 12 Under 40 leadership recognition awards ceremony on … More
When the Corporation for National and Community Service named Niagara University to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the 10th straight year, it also recognized NU for its commitment to improving educational outcomes for children and youth … More
Niagara University’s Family Literacy Center provided free literacy activities to more than 260 children ages 4-12 during the New York Power Authority’s Halloween Spooktacular, which was held Oct. 22 at the Niagara Power Vista. Members of Niagara University’s Future Teachers … More
Two Niagara University social work majors have been selected for the 2016 Safe at Home Conference Award by the Zonta Club of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Thanks to the award, Tanya Lefabvre, of Welland, Ontario, and Karissa Briggs, a native of … More