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Niagara University Announces Historic $5 Million Gift to Pre-law Program

November 18, 2025

Niagara University is proud to announce a historic and transformative gift that will elevate the experience and success of its pre-law students. The landmark contribution of $5 million by the family of alumnus George Wiegers, '58—the largest to an undergraduate pre-law program in the region—will provide exceptional opportunities to aspiring legal professionals through the establishment of an on-campus moot courtroom and pre-law library, an endowed directorship, and expanded resources.

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Niagara University Supply Chain Management Certificate Program Visits Niagara Falls Bridge Commission

Lisa McMahonJanuary 20, 2026

Students in Niagara University’s supply chain management certificate program visited the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission’s U.S. headquarters on Jan. 16, 2026, to learn how the unique, binational organization oversees the operations of the Rainbow, Whirlpool Rapids, and Lewiston-Queenston bridges. Ken Bieger, chief executive officer, and Stephanie Dafoe, chief operating officer, met with the group to...

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Educators Discuss Active and Integrative Learning at Niagara University’s Conference on Teaching and Learning

Lisa McMahonJanuary 14, 2026

Educators gathered on the Niagara University campus Jan. 13 to discuss active and integrative learning during the university’s 19th annual Conference on Teaching and Learning. Keynote speaker Carol A. Hurney, associate provost for teaching and learning at Colby College and founder of its Center for Teaching and Learning, opened the conference with a discussion about...

Niagara University Receives $8,000 Grant to Prepare Student Leaders to Foster Interfaith Understanding and Collaboration

Lisa McMahonJanuary 12, 2026

Niagara University has received an $8,000 grant from Interfaith America to launch “Beyond Belief,” an initiative intended to prepare student leaders who can successfully facilitate collaboration across faith, belief, and identity lines. Through structured workshops, interfaith student-led panels, and community-based service projects, participants will develop a deep understanding of diverse spiritual and secular worldviews. The...

Dr. Cheryl Mitchell Meets with Staff of Niagara University’s Biomedical Research Institute

Lisa McMahonJanuary 12, 2026

Dr. Cheryl Mitchell, CEO of Creative Research Management, visited Niagara University’s Biomedical Research Institute on Jan. 9 to discuss her experience with the commercialization of technology. She also donated a M700 Microfluidizer, which will help the institute “upscale our manufacturing capacity,” said Rob Tober, the institute’s administrative liaison. A research chemist and holder of 18...

Hospitality Concentration Now Available in Niagara University MBA Program

Lisa McMahonJanuary 8, 2026

Niagara University’s MBA program now offers a hospitality concentration, enabling students who are interested in this diverse and exciting profession to customize their MBA experience to match these career interests and goals. The university’s unique proximity to one of the most vibrant and globally recognized tourism destinations offers students an exceptional opportunity to prepare for...

Niagara University Men’s Hockey Partners with SkateSkins® and Oishei Children’s Hospital to Bring Kids’ Creativity to the Rink

Lisa McMahonOctober 20, 2025

Original drawings created by the young patients at Oishei Children’s Hospital will be featured on skates worn by the Niagara University men’s hockey team and referees during Niagara’s annual Division I men’s exhibition game against USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program on Friday, Oct. 24, at Dwyer Arena.

Dr. Agostino Menna Publishes Study on Angel Investment Decisions

Lisa McMahonDecember 2, 2025

A study by Dr. Agostino Menna, a lecturer in the College of Education at Niagara University in Ontario, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Innovation Management.

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."

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones Receives Grant to Explore Role of Children’s Literature in Social Justice

Lisa McMahonAugust 28, 2025

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, academic associate dean and associate professor in the College of Education, Niagara University in Ontario, is the recipient of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Explore Grant for her literacy-based teacher education pilot research called “Reimaging the Bookshelf: Children's Literature for Social Justice.”

Darius Myles, ’15: Building a Future for His Family and Community

Lisa McMahonOctober 29, 2025

Darius Myles’ affinity for the construction industry began as a child while playing with trucks in the sandbox in the backyard of his Town of Niagara home. The skills he gained as a business student at Niagara University built upon his strong sense of family and equally strong work ethic, giving him a firm foundation for his future success in the business.

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Dr. John Sullivan, ’93: From Niagara to New Zealand and Many Places In Between

Lisa McMahonSeptember 22, 2025

In 1993, John Sullivan walked across the stage at Niagara University, curious about where his passion for psychology, health, sport, and human performance would take him. More than three decades later, he has become a global leader in clinical sport psychology and neuroscience, his work grounded in a commitment to service, innovation, and translating science into impact.

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Dr. Susan Mason Publishes Research on Trauma and First Responders

Lisa McMahonSeptember 18, 2025

Dr. Susan Mason, professor of psychology, and Niagara University alumna Elle Schultz, '24, co-authored an article in Social Work in Mental Health titled “Post-Traumatic Stress and Coping Strategies in First Responders.”

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