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A high-angle view from behind a crowd of Niagara University graduates wearing purple caps and gowns during a commencement ceremony at Artpark.

Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University

May 21, 2026

Niagara University honored its Class of 2026 this past week during a series of commencement ceremonies in Lewiston and Vaughan, Ontario, emphasizing a commitment to civic leadership and educational access. The festivities began May 14 at Artpark with the graduate commencement. Keynote speaker Larry Quinn, a prominent businessman and former leader of the Buffalo Sabres,...

Preston Bartels received the Student Inclusive Excellence Award at the College of Arts and Sciences' 44th annual Day of Recognition.

Students and Faculty Honored at 44th annual NU College of Arts & Sciences Day of Recognition

May 9, 2024

On Friday, May 10, students and faculty from Niagara University’s College of Arts & Sciences gathered in the Gallagher Center to honor their own for their academic, community service, and leadership achievements during the 44th annual Day of Recognition.

Dr. Chandra Foote, dean of the College of Education, leads the graduating seniors in the recitation of a teacher’s oath during the college's pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024.

Niagara University’s Education Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2024

As National Teacher Appreciation Week came to a close, Niagara University’s College of Education celebrated its 86 graduating seniors during its annual pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024, in the university’s Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons.

Tucker Trask received his pin from Jennifer Olmstead, director of NU's traditional nursing program, during the College of Nursing's pinning ceremony on May 10, 2024.

Niagara University Celebrates Achievements of Nursing Students at 2024 Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing honored 62 graduating students during its annual pinning ceremony in the university’s Gallagher Center on May 10, 2024.

Guest speaker Col. Adam Czekanski, district commander and engineer of the Pittsburgh District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and former professor of military science at NU, addresses the ROTC cadets before their commissioning during a ceremony on May 10, 2024.

13 Cadets Commissioned During Ceremonies at Niagara University

May 9, 2024

Thirteen Niagara University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army during ceremonies held May 10, 2024, on the Niagara University campus. This was the 83rd consecutive year that members of NU’s Purple Eagle Battalion have taken the oath of office.

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Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University

Students and Faculty Honored at 44th annual NU College of Arts & Sciences Day of Recognition

Niagara University’s Education Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

Niagara University Celebrates Achievements of Nursing Students at 2024 Pinning Ceremony

13 Cadets Commissioned During Ceremonies at Niagara University

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