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Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Announces Rebrand to ‘The Metro Conference’

Michael FreedmanMay 28, 2026
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced today that the Conference will officially transition to the Metro Conference beginning July 1, 2026. The new identity was developed to establish a clearer, more modern, and distinct identity while honoring the tradition and foundation built over the last 45 years. The rebrand is the result of a multi-year...
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Niagara University Students Present at the Astrobiology Science Conference

niagaranewsMay 27, 2026
The biennial conference of the global astrobiology research community brought together more than 1,000 attendees from diverse research backgrounds to share recent research findings and updates from missions by NASA and other space agencies. The conference covered a broad range of topics, including the origins of life, habitability of exoplanets, and biosignature detection, alongside town...
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Supply Chain Management Students Explore Operations and Workplace Culture at PepsiCo Warehouse

Owen ShannonMay 27, 2026
Students in the Holzschuh College of Business Administration had the opportunity to visit the PepsiCo warehouse in Cheektowaga on May 13, 2026. Through this visit, students were able to learn specifics about PepsiCo’s supply chain processes. They also learned about the workplace culture of the Buffalo warehouse and discover how people-oriented the industry can be....
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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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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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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

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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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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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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