Dr. Deborah T. Curtis, CMP, director of Niagara University’s Center for Events and Management Development, announced the official founding of Hotel Schools of Distinction (HSD) during the organization’s first meeting on March 18, held in Helsinki, Finland. Students from many of the 10 … More
On Wednesday, March 19, Jack Duffy, a Niagara University senior majoring in finance and president of the Niagara Finance Club, participated in the NASDAQ Market Closing Bell Ceremony. The closing bell was broadcast live on CNBC, during which Duffy was … More
“Be Prepared.” This Boy Scout and Girl Scout motto is a reminder to be prepared for any situation that may arise, including a weather emergency or disaster. On March 8, more than 80 scouts from throughout Western New York attended … More
Ingram Micro, No. 76 on the 2013 Fortune 500 in technology sales, marketing and logistics, has dedicated its time and resources to partner with Niagara University. With 1,500 employees based in Williamsville, N.Y., it is the company’s second largest office. … More
Six Niagara University students became lifetime members of Lambda Pi Eta, the honor society for undergraduate communication students, during an induction ceremony held Wednesday, March 19, in Dunleavy Hall. The following students are the newest members of Lambda Pi Eta: Kristen … More
It isn’t every day that National Geographic comes calling to partner on an innovative geotourism book. Yet for Niagara University professor Jan van Harssel, Ph.D., that is exactly what happened. Dr. van Harssel, who has been teaching at Niagara for … More
The statistics are alarming. According to a community report released by the John R. Oishei Foundation’s Mobile Safety-Net Team, poverty in Niagara Falls is growing, while the city’s population is shrinking. The number of Niagara Falls residents living in poverty has grown … More
Niagara University’s ROTC program was presented with the prestigious MacArthur Award this morning in recognition of its cadets’ performance during the 2012-2013 school year. Only eight schools are chosen from among the 273 senior ROTC units nationwide for the MacArthur Award, which … More
More than 270 local high school students will convene at Niagara University on March 4 to take part in workshops on business leadership and etiquette, and compete in a new stock market challenge that’s based on real-world results. The seven … More
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement will hold the second annual Poverty Conference at Niagara University from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014. The conference will be presented by the Niagara County Coalition for … More
Father James L. Heft, S.M., founder of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California, will deliver an address at Niagara University on March 12 as part of the Henry and Grace McNulty Lecture Series on Religion … More
Niagara University’s ROTC program will be presented with the prestigious MacArthur Award at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014, in recognition of its cadets’ performance during the 2012-2013 school year. The presentation will take place in St. Vincent’s Hall (Room 407) … More
For once, Tom Burns is the news. Within the last week, Niagara University’s associate vice president of communications has been featured in The Buffalo News and the Metro Source, and on WGRZ Channel 2, WKBW Channel 7 andTime Warner Cable News. Burns’ run of airtime comes nearly … More
Ten Niagara University students fanned out across Niagara County in late-January to assist in the administration of the Point-in-Time survey, the annual national count of people experiencing homelessness. Data collection in Niagara County is managed by Community Missions of Niagara … More
Father James L. Heft, S.M., founder of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at the University of Southern California, will deliver an address at Niagara University on March 12 as part of the Henry and Grace McNulty Lecture Series on Religion … More
Mitchell Alegre, a faculty member in Niagara University’s College of Business Administration and coordinator of the EAGLE program, was presented with the Hyde Park Business and Professional Association’s Leadership Award during the organization’s Installation and Awards Banquet, held Feb. 12 in the Como … More
The Rev. Patrick Flanagan, C.M., Ph.D., ’87, the Rev. Michael M. Nguyen, C.M., and Charles W. Chiampou, C.P.A., J.D., ’76, have been named to the Board of Trustees of Niagara University. Their elections were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., … More
Niagara University’s College of Business Administration presented awards to four area business leaders and alumni during its 24th annual Business Appreciation and Accounting Banquet, held Feb. 19 at the at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. In addition, Dr. Shawn Daly, dean of the … More
Close to 50 employers attended the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s annual Career Fair at Niagara University on Feb. 19. Companies ranging from Darien Lake Theme Park and Resorts to the world-famous Waldorf=Astoria Hotels & Resorts and New York Athletic Club … More
Niagara University is set to launch a new master’s degree program intended to provide students with a rigorous, advanced course of study in the areas of corporate finance, investments and financial planning. Offered through Niagara’s AACSB-accredited College of Business Administration, the M.S. … More