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Niagara University Celebrates 170 Years of Vincentian Heritage With Week of Activities

Alaina JonathanSeptember 21, 2026
Niagara University is celebrating 170 years of history, and this year’s Vincentian Heritage Week will give the campus community an opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped the university since its founding. Taking place Sept. 20 through 27, this year’s Heritage Week is centered around the theme “Celebrating Our Heritage of Vincentian Values...
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Sean Kennedy, president of Niagara College, shakes hands with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, upon signing a dual admission and articulation agreement on Sept. 14, 2026.

Niagara University and Niagara College Expand Binational Partnership with Dual Admission Agreement

Michael FreedmanSeptember 15, 2026
Executive leaders from Niagara University and Niagara College gathered Sept. 14 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to sign a comprehensive Dual Admission and Articulation Agreement, significantly expanding degree-completion opportunities for students across the Niagara region and the U.S.-Canada border. Building on years of collaboration, the new agreement establishes streamlined transfer pathways...
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Reading Rivalry: Niagara University and Canisius University Students, Staff, Faculty Face Off in Reading Competition

Alaina JonathanSeptember 14, 2026
Niagara University and Canisius University are putting a new spin on their longtime rivalry, this time with books. Librarians from both Niagara and Canisius have come together to promote reading amongst college aged students. A study conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts found that only 48.5% of U.S. adults had read at least...
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Niagara University Named No. 1 Best Value University in New York for Fourth Consecutive Year

Alaina JonathanSeptember 23, 2026
Niagara University has once again been recognized as the No. 1 Best Value Regional University in New York state by U.S. News & World Report, earning the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition is part of the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released this week. Niagara also ranked...
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Niagara University Celebrates 170 Years of Vincentian Heritage With Week of Activities

Alaina JonathanSeptember 21, 2026
Niagara University is celebrating 170 years of history, and this year’s Vincentian Heritage Week will give the campus community an opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped the university since its founding. Taking place Sept. 20 through 27, this year’s Heritage Week is centered around the theme “Celebrating Our Heritage of Vincentian Values...
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Buffalo Humanities Festival and the Value of the Humanities

Owen ShannonSeptember 18, 2026
The Buffalo Humanities Festival will take place at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library on Sept. 25 and 26. Dr. Carrie Teresa Isard, chair and associate professor of communication and media studies, will be giving a talk titled “From Margins to Center: The (D)evolution of Mainstream News Coverage of Conspiracy Theories.” The festival is...
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Niagara University Vaughan Campus Welcomes New Students with Inaugural Joint Orientation

niagaranewsSeptember 4, 2026
Niagara University in Ontario, Vaughan Campus, welcomed approximately 184 new students from across all programs during its inaugural joint orientation, held Aug. 26–28. The three-day experience brought students, faculty, and staff together to build community, share important resources, and help new students begin their Niagara University journey with confidence. The orientation was led by LeChelle...
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Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University

Michael FreedmanMay 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,...
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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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Niagara Alumni, Employee Recognized in Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40

Alaina JonathanJuly 30, 2026
Niagara alumni and employees continue to make their mark in the Western New York community. Two Niagara University alumni and one university employee are featured in Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 class. The designation recognizes individuals for their professional success and the impact they make in their communities. Christine Stolzenburg, ’09, audit principal at...
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Niagara University Named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

Alaina JonathanJuly 21, 2026
For the sixth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing the university’s commitment to creating an outstanding transfer student experience. Only 275 colleges and universities nationwide received the distinction. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier international honor society for students attending associate degree-granting institutions. Membership is...
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Larry and Mary Montani Honored with Vincentian Affiliation

Michael FreedmanMay 25, 2026
Niagara University celebrated a significant milestone in its spiritual and communal history on Sunday, May 17, with the formal Vincentian affiliation of Mary and Larry Montani. The ceremony, held during the final Sunday of the Easter season, recognized the couple’s decades-long commitment to the mission and charism of St. Vincent de Paul. Affiliation is a...
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