A reconfigured academic minor at Niagara University focuses on the study of the diaspora of African-descended people and cultures. Launched this fall, the sequencing of courses for the Africana/Black studies minor includes areas of study on the History of Africa, … More
A viewing of artwork created by survivors of domestic violence will serve as the centerpiece of an Oct. 27 event at Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum called “Surviving…Thriving: A Journey of Healing through Art.” The event, which is being held … More
Well-known “Vaticanologist” John L. Allen Jr. will deliver an address Nov. 9 at Niagara University as part of the Henry and Grace McNulty Lecture Series on Religion in the Modern World. The title of Allen’s talk, which will take place … More
A Niagara University grant intended to support research and/or service projects that seek to alleviate poverty has been awarded to the Resurrection Life Church and Food Pantry in Cheektowaga. Jay Stockslader, director of continuing education at NU, secured the $6,000 … More
In what would appear to be an unlikely alliance, John Persons and Michael Keating are seated at a boardroom table inside Niagara University’s Bisgrove Hall, strategizing toward a common goal. Persons, president and COO of Tops Friendly Markets, and Keating, … More
A Nov. 3 address at Niagara University by well-known physician Dr. David Holmes will explore the disparities in healthcare and what can be done, locally and globally, to address this significant problem. Titled “Underserved Medicine: Globally and Locally,” the lecture … More
Niagara University recognized the contributions of two national and international leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry during a special convocation on Thursday, Oct. 13. Russell J. Salvatore, owner of Salvatore’s Grand Hotel and Russell’s Steaks, Chops and More, and … More
Niagara University is one of the 361 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features NU in the 2016 edition of its free book, The Princeton Review Guide … More
Niagara University’s First Responders Disability Awareness Training will soon be offered to to police recruits and established police officers in Suffolk County. A press conference was held Sept. 28 to announce the new partnership. Please click here to read more.
Congratulations to Kim Heffler, administrative assistant in our Office of Human Resources, on being presented with NU’s Outstanding Employee Award! Kim, who began working at Niagara in November 2011, received the award today from Father Maher. Click here to read more about … More
The College of Business Administration’s second annual “Rally in Gally” took place Wednesday, Sept. 28. Approximately 350 business students, distinguished guests, advisory board members and faculty came together to celebrate their connections to one another and their Vincentian mission and … More
Niagara University’s College of Education recognized the contributions of educational leaders from the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities during its annual professional recognition ceremony, which was held last night at the Conference & Events Center Niagara Falls. Click here … More
Approximately 60 Niagara University students help picked up trash and debris in the McKoon Avenue neighborhood of Niagara Falls on Saturday, Oct. 1. A variety of student groups were represented, including Niagara’s baseball team and the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. … More
Five individuals were honored during Niagara University’s annual Vincentian Heritage Convocation, which was held yesterday afternoon in the Alumni Chapel. The event, which takes place during the university’s celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week, recognizes the extraordinary contributions of university employees, … More
A powerful new brand message has been unveiled by Niagara University. The Lewiston-based institution has begun using the tagline, “The Power of Niagara University,” to crystallize the immense potential that it offers to students, alumni and members of the community. … More
Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who was presented with an honorary doctor of humane letters during Niagara University’s 2011 undergraduate commencement ceremony, has been awarded the 2015 National Humanities Medal. Wilkerson was one of 12 distinguished honorees chosen by … More
Approximately 365 students participated in the Castellani Art Museum’s inaugural Front Porch pARTy, which was held Sept. 21. A beautiful, sun-filled afternoon welcomed members of the campus community to the acclaimed museum for a bevy of interactive activities that included … More
Dr. Amelia Gallagher, associate professor of religious studies and director of mission at Niagara University, has an article published in the recent issue of Vincentian Heritage. Dr. Gallagher’s article, “Mary’s House in Ephesus, Turkey: Interfaith Pilgrimage in the Age of Mass … More
The American Nurses Association – with a Twitter following approaching 60,000 – singled out a Niagara University tweet as one of its favorites in its immensely popular #NursesShareYourStethoscopes campaign. Read the story here.
Niagara University’s Office of Academic Affairs announced the selection of two distinguished faculty teaching award winners during an event held Sept. 8. Dr. Robyn Goacher, assistant professor of chemistry, was presented with the 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award, while Dr. … More