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Larry Quinn, Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Niagara University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers, Honorees

April 23, 2026
Prominent businessman Larry Quinn, award-winning educator Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and the Honorable Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Lewiston, N.Y., and Vaughan, Ontario. These speakers and honorees represent the university’s commitment to excellence, service, and the transformative power of education. Niagara University is honored to...
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Fr. Joseph G. Fitzgerald named next Provincial of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission

niagaranewsMay 9, 2026
The Vincentians of the Eastern Province are pleased to announce the election of Fr. Joseph G. Fitzgerald, CM, as its next provincial. His term begins on June 1, 2026. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fr. Fitzgerald was ordained in 2005. He has had a vast missionary experience in Panama, where he also served as a...
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Dr. Yonghong Tong, Mariela Mulready, and Cian Kellet pictured in front of the welcome banner for the event.

Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup

Owen ShannonMay 5, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Dr. Yonghong Tong, associate professor of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), and Mariela Mulready, a senior CIS major, attended the 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup – Buffalo, hosted at Buffalo State University. The half-day professional event brought together GIS professionals, government leaders, industry experts, and academic partners from across the Northeast to...
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Business Students Take Finance Immersion Trip to New York City

Owen ShannonMay 5, 2026
The NU Finance Club from the Holzschuh College of Business Administration completed itsFinance Immersion experience trip to New York City from Monday, April 20, to Tuesday, April21. Seventeen students from the Holzschuh College of Business – ranging from freshmen tograduate students in our MS-Finance program – were afforded this opportunity to explorecareer opportunities in New...
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Larry Quinn, Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Niagara University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers, Honorees

Michael FreedmanApril 23, 2026
Prominent businessman Larry Quinn, award-winning educator Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and the Honorable Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Lewiston, N.Y., and Vaughan, Ontario. These speakers and honorees represent the university’s commitment to excellence, service, and the transformative power of education. Niagara University is honored to...
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Niagara University Faculty and Students Attend PopCon at USC Thornton School of Music

Owen ShannonMarch 30, 2026
Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English, brought students Celena Barone and Caitlyn McDowell to California, to attend PopCon. Held this year from March 12-14, PopCon brings together scholars, journalists, and musicians at the University of Southern California, for panels about pop music and its cultural impact. Dr. Mangat organized a panel for the event...
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Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Begins Cancer Research Collaboration

Owen ShannonMarch 20, 2026
Dr. Mary McCourt’s research group (Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute) contacted Prof. Beatriz de Pascual-Teresa and Dr. Irene Ortín Remón Research group, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo to explore opportunities for collaboration on cholestosome-based drug delivery strategies. This collaboration comes after Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo published research that caught the...
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Fourth Annual Ramadan Iftar Held at Niagara University in Ontario

Owen ShannonMarch 16, 2026
The fourth annual Ramadan Iftar was held at Niagara University in Ontario (NUO), and organized by Dr. Asma Ahmed, this past week. The Iftar aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to come together to combat Islamophobic biases, learn about Muslims and Islam, and facilitate intercultural harmony. NUO welcomed about 60 members of the community, which sees the event continually...
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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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Larry Quinn, Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Niagara University Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers, Honorees

Michael FreedmanApril 23, 2026
Prominent businessman Larry Quinn, award-winning educator Brianna Lanoye, ’13, and the Honorable Dr. Michael A. Tibollo are among the featured speakers at Niagara University’s 2026 commencement ceremonies in Lewiston, N.Y., and Vaughan, Ontario. These speakers and honorees represent the university’s commitment to excellence, service, and the transformative power of education. Niagara University is honored to...
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Niagara University pre-law students are pictured at the Jones Day law firm in Chicago.

Chicago Law Forum and Alumni Connections Highlight Niagara University Pre-Law Association Fall Trip

Michael FreedmanApril 15, 2026
Twenty-four members of the Pre-Law Student Association traveled to Chicago from Oct. 3-6, to explore the legal field beyond the classroom. Accompanied by Professor Kevin Hinkley and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science, students visited a global law firm, attended a national forum and toured a top-tier law school. Day One: Friday, Oct....
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Niagara University Pre-Law Students Visit U.S. Supreme Court and Capitol

Michael FreedmanApril 15, 2026
From March 28-31, 23 members of Niagara University’s Pre-Law Student Association and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, traveled to Washington, D.C., for the program’s annual spring visit to the Supreme Court. The students were accompanied by their advisor, Professor Kevin Hinkley, and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science. The trip provided students...
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