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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

September 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...

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

Michael FreedmanSeptember 15, 2026

Reading Rivalry - Now until December 1st

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...

Social Work seniors take group photos after receiving their badges.

Social Work Program Opens Year with Rite of Passage Ceremony

Owen ShannonSeptember 11, 2026

Niagara University’s Social Work program opened the school year with its Fall Town Hall and Rite of Passage ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 3. The town hall each year serves as an introduction to the program for freshmen, while fostering community among all social work students. The Rite of Passage ceremony was started this year to...

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

Michael FreedmanSeptember 15, 2026

Reading Rivalry: Niagara University and Canisius University Students, Staff, Faculty Face Off in Reading Competition

Alaina JonathanSeptember 14, 2026

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Niagara University to Observe 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Alaina JonathanSeptember 9, 2026

Niagara University’s Veteran Services Office will host a remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor area first responders and those impacted by the tragedy. The ceremony will begin at 9:04 a.m. at the flagpole between Alumni Chapel and Glynn Hall, formerly St. Vincent’s Hall,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Four people stand in a church holding a framed certificate. Two priests in white liturgical vestments flank a woman in a cream suit and a man in a light blue jacket. They are positioned in front of a modern etched-glass altar screen.

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...

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

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