Thirteen Niagara University students were inducted into Eta Sigma Delta, the international hospitality and tourism management honor society, during a ceremony held May 3 in St. Vincent’s Hall. Eta Sigma Delta is open to hospitality, tourism and sport management students … More
A research paper co-authored by an associate professor at Niagara University was awarded second place during the 2016 Korea America Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association Conference, which was held April 21-22 in Las Vegas. The paper that was co-authored by … More
Korinne Thorne investigated the use of curcumin-mediated photodynamic therapy in the treatment of cervical cancer. Shannon Chowaniec examined the impact of paid and unpaid YouTube brand endorsements on consumer purchase intentions. And Freddie Liederbach developed a mobile app that employs … More
Niagara University is one of three postsecondary institutions in the country – and one of seven organizations of any kind – to receive a $50,000 grant through NobleCause, a grant competition mobilizing volunteers to address the greatest challenges facing their … More
The Niagara University Student Government Association held its sixth annual leadership gala May 1 at the Four Points by Sheraton Niagara Falls. Honoring students who excel in service and leadership, and demonstrate the core values of the university, the event … More
Niagara University was presented with the Frances Ficorilli Volunteer Award by Heart, Love and Soulduring the food pantry and dining room’s annual recognition dinner on April 21. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, accepted the award … More
Megan Rogers, a sophomore business major at Niagara University, has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact for demonstrating outstanding leadership and civic engagement. The Lewiston native is among 218 students in the country to receive the … More
Niagara University’s College of Business Administration recognized four area business leaders during its 26th annual Business Appreciation and Accounting Banquet, held April 25 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. The AACSB-accredited college honored Acosta Sales & Marketing (Corporate Leadership Award); West Herr Automotive … More
On April 20, an 18-wheeler was parked on Main Street in Niagara Falls ready to be filled with over 90,000 sandals. Filling a truck with that many sandals can be a daunting task, but thanks to the Niagara University men’s … More
The 36th Day of Recognition was held by Niagara University’s College of Arts and Sciences on Friday, April 22, 2016. Hundreds of Niagara University students were honored for their achievements as undergraduates during the event, which was presided over by … More
Niagara University’s College of Business Administration inducted students into three separate honor societies during a ceremony held April 21. Thirty-six students became members of the Lambda Chi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the international honorary and service organization for accounting, … More
The Niagara University ROTC program held its annual spring awards ceremony at the Castellani Art Museum on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Click here to see the list of awardees and view photos.
Congrats to Ron Winkley, director of Niagara University’smaster’s program in criminal justice administration, who will be named the 2016 Town of Lewiston Citizen of the Year during the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chamber Awards Gala Friday, April … More
It was a unique spectacle at Niagara University on April 14 as four United States Army Blackhawk helicopters touched down on the university’s rugby pitch to escort ROTC cadets to Fort Drum for a military training exercise. The helicopters arrived … More
Niagara University alumnus Jeremy A. Colby, ’96, who presently serves as Lancaster town justice, returned to campus April 13 to speak to the Pre-Law Student Association. Colby explained how his journey took him from Niagara University to one of the … More
Since the 1960s, the Western New York region has borne witness to many teachable points of inspiration regarding racial equality and social justice. The most recent occurred April 15-16 at Niagara University during an intergenerational forum, “Fostering Racial and Social … More
Congratulations to Tina Johnston, office coordinator in the Office of Career Services, on being presented with NU’s Outstanding Employee Award by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president! Johnston began working at Niagara in 2012. A quote from Johnston’s supervisor, Bob Swanson, … More
Christine Bacon, a graduate student at Niagara University, has been awarded an honorable mention designation by the nation’s top professional museum association, the American Alliance of Museums. Bacon’s paper, A Thousand Invisible Cords, was part of the AAM’s Education Future … More
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy will hold an information session for interested individuals on Thursday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Dunleavy Hall (Room 127) on the Niagara University campus. The police academy is accepting applications for its next … More
Sigma Alpha Sigma, the undergraduate honor society of Niagara University, inducted new members during its 83rd annual tapping ceremony on April 13, 2016, at the Castellani Art Museum. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., university president, inducted 20 students into Sigma … More