Christopher R. Coyer, ’93, Christopher J. Feeney, John A. Rieger, ’86, and John P. Rumschik, ’77, 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 … More
Emma Pullano, a Niagara University senior, has been accepted into the Teach For America program. Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunities for low-income students. Corps members commit to teach for two years in high-need … More
NU junior Meagan Jones summarized the plethora of activities and events that took place on campus to celebrate Black History Month in February. Click here to read her recap.
On March 2, Disney Institute brought its renowned professional development course, “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence,” to downtown Niagara Falls, N.Y. Coordinated by Niagara University’s Niagara Global Tourism Institute, the sold out training was held at the Niagara Falls Conference … More
Niagara University’s student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America scored some impressive victories at the recent 89th World Conference on Club Management in San Diego. On Feb. 22, it was named CMAA Student Chapter of the Year for … More
Students taking a management principles course at Niagara University are being presented with an opportunity to make a major difference in the community. One section of MGT 271 is working with the Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity on a variety … More
Congressman Brian Higgins and Niagara University’s ReNU Niagara program announced the 2nd Annual LiveNF Volunteer Fair, an event to connect local residents interested in civic engagement with volunteer-driven organizations doing good work in the Niagara Falls community. “Many residents express … More
A nongovernmental organization founded by a Niagara University professor to assist women and children in Africa with health and education concerns celebrated its first anniversary Feb. 17. The Global Network for Niger was conceived and developed by Haoua M. Hamza, … More
Research confirms that student motivation is a key factor in successful reading. Book clubs can be an excellent venue for building excitement and friendship over good books. To that end, the Family Literacy Center at Niagara University is presenting an … More
Niagara University’s pre-law advisement program held a free LSAT (Law School Admission Test) diagnostic exam on campus last Friday afternoon. Sixteen NU students and one recent graduate spent nearly four hours taking the full-length practice LSAT. The exam was followed … More
Niagara University’s president climbed into the top half of Business First’s annual rankings of 250 local leaders who maintain significant influence throughout Western New York. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., is listed at No. 107 in the weekly newspaper’s … More
Niagara University has been awarded $197,000 in state funding for the second phase of work on its state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center. Announced by Sen. Rob Ortt, NU’s capital project is one of 29 at higher educational institutions across the state … More
Congratulations to Alisha Marie Battaglia, a Niagara University alumna and current graduate student, was has been selected as one of 10 recipients of a 2016 Independent Sector Student Community Service Award and a $500 H.D. Paley Scholarship. The award, presented by … More
Lunar New Year is an important festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar calendar in Asia. Celebrations traditionally run beginning one week before the first day of the new year to the second week of the first calendar … More
Niagara University’s longstanding partnership with the Niagara Falls City School District has been chosen for the Model of Excellence Award from the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education. NU’s College of Education will be presented with a … More
Continuing a tradition that has become nearly as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University’s College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season. This marks … More
When college students travel during the winter semester break, it’s rare that they do so to harvest potatoes, pick carrots and feed the homeless – unless said college students attend Niagara University. Thirty-seven students from the Lewiston-based, Catholic and Vincentian … More
Niagara University’s College of Education awarded degrees to 169 graduates during its ninth commencement in Ontario on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Toronto Centre for the Arts in North York. Elizabeth Papadopoulos, an elementary school teacher in Toronto who recently … More
Niagara University announced today the creation of the Edward A. Brennan Center for Language, Culture and Leadership, which will endeavor to meet the needs of international families and students, and serve English language learners within the global community. As another … More
The stage is set for Super Bowl 50 – and 11 Niagara University students will be working behind the scenes as the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos in the National Football League’s showcase event. The students, all enrolled … More