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Stanley Wojton, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., and David Rust hold up a signed memorandum of understanding in front of a Niagara University backdrop.

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

October 28, 2026

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and the Niagara Falls City School District today signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a partnership to help Niagara Falls students and families navigate the path from early learning through high school, postsecondary education, and meaningful careers. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Glynn Hall on Niagara...

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

Michael FreedmanOctober 28, 2026

Supply Chain Management Students Get an Inside Look at Rail Operations at Bison Yard

niagaranewsOctober 27, 2026

Fourteen Niagara University students in MGT324: Transportation Systems and Simulation saw the concepts they study in class on Oct. 6, when they toured Norfolk Southern’s Bison Yard in Cheektowaga, New York. The students were led by Yazbeck Sarkees, faculty fellow of supply chain management, along with three other faculty members. Over the course of the...

Two smiling students sit behind a black-draped table at the NU Bookworms Fall Book Fair.

NU Bookworms’ first Fall Book Fair raises more than $800 for student trip to BookCon

niagaranewsOctober 18, 2026

A Niagara University student organization raised more than $800 at its first Fall Book Fair, held Oct. 7 in the lower level of the Gallagher Center. Hosted by NU Bookworms, the fair brought together local bookstores and small businesses for an afternoon celebrating books, creativity, and community. Inspired by the school book fairs many attendees...

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

Michael FreedmanOctober 28, 2026

Niagara University Leads Western New York Private Colleges in Graduation Outcomes

Alaina JonathanOctober 9, 2026

When it comes to helping students reach the finish line, Niagara University stands out among Western New York’s private colleges and universities. According to data featured in Business First’s 2026 College Guide, Niagara has a 75% overall graduation rate, the highest among the region’s private four-year institutions profiled in the guide and tied for the...

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Marcus Brown Heritage Garden Blessed at Niagara University

Alaina JonathanOctober 2, 2026

On Sept. 30, Niagara University gathered alongside members of the Board of Trustees to officially bless the Marcus Brown Heritage Society Garden. The blessing was held at the start of the trustees’ regularly scheduled meeting on campus, bringing leadership together to begin their gathering in gratitude and prayer. Located prominently at the front of campus...

Niagara University in Ontario Launched Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare

Owen ShannonOctober 6, 2026

The Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare launched on Oct. 1, at Niagara University in Ontario. This addition to the Vaughan campus builds on the already existing center on the main campus. The new center allows Vaughan students to develop their understanding of ethical issues and challenges in medicine and...

Truth and Reconciliation day photos from Niagara University in Ontario

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Niagara University in Ontario

niagaranewsOctober 2, 2026

On Sept. 30, the Vaughan Campus came together to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a series of events and initiatives focused on reflection, awareness, and community engagement. The activities were coordinated by Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, associate dean and associate professor, College of Education; Kimberlee Smith, faculty fellow, College of Education, LeChelle...

Orientation at Niagara University in Ontario's Vaughn Campus

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...

Marcus Brown Heritage Garden Blessed at Niagara University

Alaina JonathanOctober 2, 2026

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...

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...

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

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Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

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Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

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NU Bookworms’ first Fall Book Fair raises more than $800 for student trip to BookCon

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