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Niagara University Cuts Ribbon on Bieler Institute of Business Ethics

September 25, 2025
Niagara University celebrated the official opening of the Bieler Institute of Business Ethics with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 24, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by a generous gift from Scott and Kathy Bieler and the Scott Bieler Family Foundation, transformed the first floor of the university’s Bisgrove Hall into a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing ethical leadership and innovation.
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Two Niagara University Alumni Honored as Leaders of Color

Lisa McMahonNovember 6, 2025
Joanne Rickard Israel, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and Darius Myles, president and CEO of DMyles Inc., were honored by Buffalo Business First as among the “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” in recognition of the way they foster creativity and inclusion in their organizations, act as role models for future generations, and recognize that diverse viewpoints breed success.
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Niagara University Names Seven to Board of Trustees

Lisa McMahonNovember 6, 2025
Niagara University recently elected seven new members to its Board of Trustees: The Rev. Kevin Creagh, C.M. Ed.D., senior vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health, Long Island; Jessica Enstice, an educator and active community volunteer; the Rev. Patrick Flanagan, C.M., Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John’s University; Michael Harrington, partner at Duane Morris LLP; Joanne Israel, general manager of Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; Kevin Kreczko, vice president daydreamer | customer experience for Bass Pro Shops; and Dr. Eileen O’Brien-Scannell, president of Buffalo Peace House.
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Niagara University Honors Scott Bieler and the Vincentian Community at Annual President’s Dinner

Lisa McMahonNovember 6, 2025
Niagara University celebrated its students and honored distinguished individuals who embody Niagara’s mission within their communities during the 2025 President’s Dinner on Nov. 5, 2025. Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group and The Scott Bieler Family Foundation, received the St. Vincent de Paul Award in recognition of his outstanding support of NU and its students, and the Vincentian Community was honored with the Ozanam Medal in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
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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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Scott and Kathy Bieler with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara University president, in the university's new Bieler Institute of Business Ethics

Niagara University Cuts Ribbon on Bieler Institute of Business Ethics

Lisa McMahonSeptember 25, 2025
Niagara University celebrated the official opening of the Bieler Institute of Business Ethics with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 24, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by a generous gift from Scott and Kathy Bieler and the Scott Bieler Family Foundation, transformed the first floor of the university’s Bisgrove Hall into a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing ethical leadership and innovation.
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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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Niagara University Launches Online Master’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice Administration

Lisa McMahonJuly 7, 2025
Niagara University is now offering its M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration online. Designed to prepare students for leadership roles in various criminal justice-related fields, this innovative program offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to each student's educational and professional goals.
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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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