Niagara University is among the best and most environmentally friendly colleges in the entire Northeast, according to The Princeton Review. NU is one of 226 institutions The Princeton Review recommends in its “Best in the Northeast” section of its website feature, “2015 … More
A Niagara University alumnus who spearheaded the development of a world-class school in Haiti is receiving reinforcements from his alma mater this week. In 2010, Ed Brennan sought to build a sustainable school complex for the children of Saint Marc, … More
More than 50 Vincentian family members from 24 countries gathered at the Maison Mère in Paris to attend the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) June 8–13, 2014. Created by the Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission, the program responds to the need … More
Twelve students and two chaperones from eastern Asia are taking part in a new summer camp at Niagara University intended to offer English language instruction along with immersion into American culture. Designed for nonnative learners of English, the experience provides … More
The Niagara Falls City School District students participating in Niagara University’s Primary Enhancement Program got a special treat today when the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., NU president, read them Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness … More
In the rare instances when the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., isn’t consumed with fulfilling his demanding duties as president of Niagara University, he enjoys cheering on the New York Mets. On Tuesday night, Father Maher had an opportunity to do … More
Paul Gibson Jr., New York City’s first black deputy mayor and a longtime Niagara University trustee, died Friday, July 11, after a long illness. He was 86. Gibson commenced his tenure as an NU trustee in 1973 while serving as … More
On July 29, 2014, the freshmen participating in the Niagara University Opportunity Program presented posters showcasing research they conducted this summer on Hurricane Katrina. The poster projects were inspired by the students’ reading of Zeitoun, a nonfiction book that tells the story of … More
Tom Lowe, director of ReNU Niagara, has been named to the 2014 class of Buffalo Business First’s 30 Under 30 honorees, the newspaper announced Tuesday. The award recognizes 30 Western New Yorkers in the early stages of their careers who are achieving at … More
While many were reveling in the yearly celebration of America’s birthday, a Niagara University assistant professor was climbing one of the world’s tallest active volcanoes. Ed Hutton, assistant professor of finance and director of NU’s Financial Services Laboratory, reached the summit of … More
The St. Peter’s College rugby team of New Zealand will take on the RugbyNY Western Boys All-Stars in an exhibition match scheduled for July 8 at Niagara University. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on the university’s varsity soccer field … More
The Rev. Michael T. Mazurchuk, C.M., and Dr. Morgan C. Brooks made significant contributions to Niagara University’s clinical mental health counseling program. Father Mazurchuk, a student, was a skilled clinician who was quick to befriend everyone he met. Dr. Brooks, … More
The Joyful Noise Singers, a Christian choir from Manassas, Va., will be living on campus through Wednesday, July 2, while traveling through New York and Ontario on its 13th choir mission of the summer. The choir is comprised of 16 … More
Bob Swanson, director of Career Services, is quoted in an article on Monster.com about the benefits of studying the liberal arts. Click here to read the full piece.
The Levesque Institute hosted its first interfaith community leaders’ breakfast at Niagara University on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. The purpose of the breakfast was to share information about programs that would be of interest to leaders of the faith community and to … More
Niagara University participated in Pet Sitters International’s “Take Your Dog To Work Day” by hosting a hot dog fundraiser on June 18 for Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue. The university also utilized Twitter to host a pet photo contest to complement … More
Dr. Rachel Madsen and eight Niagara University students recently visited Germany as part of the sport management program’s first-ever study abroad experience. During the trip, which took place May 12-23, the group spent time in Jena, Berlin, and Frankfurt exploring historic and tourist sites … More
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, presented the keynote address during an interreligious conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 9. “Sacred Texts and Human Contexts: Poverty and Wealth in the Sacred Texts of Judaism, Christianity and … More
It’s been a couple of years since Niagara University launched a much-needed soup kitchen at the former St. George’s Church on Niagara Falls’ East side. And while the guests may have noticed some of the differences between then and now, much has … More
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., posted a blog on The Huffington Post website, titled To Combat World Poverty, a Multi-Faith Approach: Unity Can Conquer An Ignominious Life for those Trapped by Hunger. His post was based on the keynote address … More