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Dr. Rolanda L. Ward Delivers Opening Keynote at State Conference
Dr. Rolanda L. Ward, endowed faculty director of Niagara University’s Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center and chair of the social work department, presented the opening keynote, “Diamond-Strong: 60 Years of School Social Work Service Through a Diversity Lens,” at the New York State School Social Workers’ Association 60th Annual Conference in Canandaigua, N.Y., on Nov....
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Two Niagara University Alumni Honored as Leaders of Color
Joanne Rickard Israel, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, and Darius Myles, president and CEO of DMyles Inc., were honored by Buffalo Business First as among the “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” in recognition of the way they foster creativity and inclusion in their organizations, act as role models for future generations, and recognize that diverse viewpoints breed success.
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Niagara University Names Seven to Board of Trustees
Niagara University recently elected seven new members to its Board of Trustees: The Rev. Kevin Creagh, C.M. Ed.D., senior vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health, Long Island; Jessica Enstice, an educator and active community volunteer; the Rev. Patrick Flanagan, C.M., Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John’s University; Michael Harrington, partner at Duane Morris LLP; Joanne Israel, general manager of Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; Kevin Kreczko, vice president daydreamer | customer experience for Bass Pro Shops; and Dr. Eileen O’Brien-Scannell, president of Buffalo Peace House.
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Niagara University Honors Scott Bieler and the Vincentian Community at Annual President’s Dinner
Niagara University celebrated its students and honored distinguished individuals who embody Niagara’s mission within their communities during the 2025 President’s Dinner on Nov. 5, 2025. Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group and The Scott Bieler Family Foundation, received the St. Vincent de Paul Award in recognition of his outstanding support of NU and its students, and the Vincentian Community was honored with the Ozanam Medal in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
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NU Business Students Attend 43North Competition
A group of 20 students and two faculty members from Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration were in the packed audience at Shea’s Performing Arts Center as $5 million in prizes were given out to entrepreneurs from around the world during 43North’s annual startup competition on Oct. 16, 2025. 43North is an accelerator program...
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Men’s Club Soccer Program Finishes Season Strong
The Niagara University men’s club soccer team finished the 2025 season with a 5–1 victory against Canisius University in the Lake Erie/Ontario Division of NIRSA.
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Dr. John Sauter Involved in Several Advising Activities This Semester
Dr. John Sauter, associate dean for advising and administration in the College of Arts & Sciences, presented three sessions at the annual NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising conference, Oct. 26-29 in Las Vegas Nevada. He was also featured in the inaugural issue of Academic Advising Quarterly for his reflective artwork “Advisortown: Everyday Helpers” and was referenced in episode 8 of The Pickup Meeting Podcast featuring his Emerging Leadership Program mentee Isabelle Rena Langham.
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Niagara University Online M.S. in Information Security and Digital Forensics Named One of the Best in the Nation by Cybersecurity Guide
Niagara University’s master’s degree program in information security and digital forensics has been named as one of the best online programs for 2026 by Cybersecurity Guide, a resource referenced by leading cybersecurity professionals in academia, industry, and beyond. Niagara was the only school in New York state to be included on the list. NU’s program,...
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