The first Niagara University commencement exercises under the presidency of the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., were indeed memorable. The festivities kicked off Thursday, May 8 (view photos), with the awarding of advanced degrees to 364 students, including eight who … More
A study performed by four Niagara University professors regarding undergraduate students’ perceptions of those living in poverty has been published in the Journal of Research on Social Work Practice. Research on Social Work Practice, published bi-monthly, is a disciplinary journal devoted … More
Niagara University, Niagara Catholic and the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo held a signing ceremony today to enter into a formal memorandum of understanding. The MOU was signed by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University; Judith Nolan Powell, chair of the … More
The spring graduation festivities at Niagara University got underway Wednesday, May 7, when the 57th and 58th classes of the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy accepted their diplomas during an event held at the Castellani Art Museum. “Today we graduate as … More
On Thursday, May 1, nine adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities were presented with certificates of completion from the Transition Readiness for Employment in the Community (TREC) program, a collaborative initiative between Niagara University’s College of Education and Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. … More
Fifty-five men and women stood in place, palms outstretched, as nursing professor Carol Winkler recited a prayer to bless their hands. “Lord, give success to the work of your hands in the lives of these nurses. Bless these hands for … More
On six Tuesdays from February to April, 11 middle school students from the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club visited the Niagara University campus. Dubbed “Experience Niagara University,” the program exposes young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to collegiate atmosphere in hopes that … More
Congratulations to Roxanne Cardone, office coordinator for the Center for Events & Management Development, for being named the Outstanding Employee of the Quarter. Roxanne was presented with the award on Monday by Father Maher. Roxanne joined Niagara University as a temporary employee in … More
Twenty-seven Niagara University students were inducted into Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society, during a ceremony held May 2, 2014, in St. Vincent’s Hall. Three honorary inductees – Tim Downs, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer; Craig … More
A pair of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters and a hospitality magnate will address Niagara University graduates during commencement ceremonies taking place in the Gallagher Center on May 8 and 10, 2014. Niagara University will hold three commencement events this week – two for … More
Sigma Alpha Sigma, the undergraduate honor society of Niagara University, inducted new members during its 81st annual tapping ceremony on April 26, 2014, at the Castellani Art Museum. The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., university president, inducted 26 students into Sigma … More
The 34th Day of Recognition was held by Niagara University’s College of Arts and Sciences on Friday, April 25, 2014. Hundreds of Niagara University students were honored for their achievements as undergraduates during the event, which was also the first that … More
It’s been a heckuva spring semester for Ian Burt. The Niagara University accounting instructor learned in March that a dissertation he authored earned the 2014 Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Award from The Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation. That distinction comes with … More
Congrats to Dr. Shannon J. Hodges, associate professor of counseling, on being named chair of the American Counseling Association’s international committee. His three-year term commences July 1. Along with serving as an associate professor, Dr. Hodges also coordinates NU’s new graduate program in clinical … More
Ridgefest, Niagara University’s annual end-of-the-school-year celebration, took place April 9-13. Coordinated by Campus Activities, it featured a variety of events and activities each day for the enjoyment of the entire Niagara University community. Read the recap (and view photos) by … More
Niagara University’s College of Education held an event Wednesday, April 23, to officially unveil the Family Literacy Center. The center, which is housed in the university’s Academic Complex, is an on-campus educational opportunity for graduate students to demonstrate teaching while enhancing the … More
Niagara University hosted the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Western New York Chapter 2014 International Logistics and Supply Chain Student Competition on Friday, April 11. John Hogg of Straight-Forward Consulting and president of the CSCMP advised, “Part of … More
The Niagara University Student Veterans Organization will hold its second annual Memorial Day Disc Golf Tournament at Joseph Davis State Park on Saturday, May 24. All proceeds benefit the Sergeant Major Fred E. Kirtchen Memorial Scholarship Fund, which assists returning … More
Niagara University is one of the 332 most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test prep programs and college rankings, ratings, and guidebooks profiles NU in the … More
Students in Dr. Susan Mason’s Introduction to Gerontology were in for a treat last Monday afternoon when 101-year-old Dorothy Boeck came to speak about her life and what it is like living in a world that she has seen change … More