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Niagara University Announces Historic $5 Million Gift to Pre-law Program

November 18, 2025
Niagara University is proud to announce a historic and transformative gift that will elevate the experience and success of its pre-law students. The landmark contribution of $5 million by the family of alumnus George Wiegers, '58—the largest to an undergraduate pre-law program in the region—will provide exceptional opportunities to aspiring legal professionals through the establishment of an on-campus moot courtroom and pre-law library, an endowed directorship, and expanded resources.
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Niagara University Supply Chain Management Certificate Program Visits Niagara Falls Bridge Commission

Lisa McMahonJanuary 20, 2026
Students in Niagara University's supply chain management certificate program visited the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission's U.S. headquarters on Jan. 16, 2026, to learn how the unique, binational organization oversees the operations of the Rainbow, Whirlpool Rapids, and Lewiston-Queenston bridges.
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Educators Discuss Active and Integrative Learning at Niagara University’s Conference on Teaching and Learning

Lisa McMahonJanuary 14, 2026
Educators gathered on the Niagara University campus Jan. 13, 2026, to discuss active and integrative learning during the university’s 19th annual Conference on Teaching and Learning. Carol A. Hurney, associate provost for teaching and learning at Colby College and founder of its Center for Teaching and Learning, was the keynote speaker.
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Dr. Cheryl Mitchell Meets with Staff of Niagara University’s Biomedical Research Institute

Lisa McMahonJanuary 12, 2026
Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, CEO of Creative Research Management, visited Niagara University’s Biomedical Research Institute on Jan. 9 to discuss her experience with the commercialization of technology. She also donated a M700 Microfluidizer, which will help the institute “upscale our manufacturing capacity,” said Rob Tober, the institute’s administrative liaison.
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Niagara University Men’s Hockey Partners with SkateSkins® and Oishei Children’s Hospital to Bring Kids’ Creativity to the Rink

Lisa McMahonOctober 20, 2025
Original drawings created by the young patients at Oishei Children’s Hospital will be featured on skates worn by the Niagara University men’s hockey team and referees during Niagara’s annual Division I men’s exhibition game against USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program on Friday, Oct. 24, at Dwyer Arena.
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Dr. Asma Ahmed Receives Grant to Study Lived Experiences of Muslim Women Leaders

Lisa McMahonSeptember 30, 2025
Dr. Asma Ahmed,chair and assistant professor of education at Niagara University in Ontario, was awarded a prestigious grant from the Qatar Foundation’s female sector, Al-Mujadilah, to work on the project "Muslim Women Leaders Between Sacred Texts and Social Contexts: Navigating Ethics and Theology Across East and West."
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Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones Receives Grant to Explore Role of Children’s Literature in Social Justice

Lisa McMahonAugust 28, 2025
Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, academic associate dean and associate professor in the College of Education, Niagara University in Ontario, is the recipient of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Explore Grant for her literacy-based teacher education pilot research called “Reimaging the Bookshelf: Children's Literature for Social Justice.”
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Darius Myles, ’15: Building a Future for His Family and Community

Lisa McMahonOctober 29, 2025
Darius Myles’ affinity for the construction industry began as a child while playing with trucks in the sandbox in the backyard of his Town of Niagara home. The skills he gained as a business student at Niagara University built upon his strong sense of family and equally strong work ethic, giving him a firm foundation for his future success in the business.
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Dr. John Sullivan, ’93: From Niagara to New Zealand and Many Places In Between

Lisa McMahonSeptember 22, 2025
In 1993, John Sullivan walked across the stage at Niagara University, curious about where his passion for psychology, health, sport, and human performance would take him. More than three decades later, he has become a global leader in clinical sport psychology and neuroscience, his work grounded in a commitment to service, innovation, and translating science into impact.
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