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Full view of the 10th Annual Youth Action Conference

Niagara University Hosts 10th Annual Youth Action Conference

June 18, 2026

Young people from across the Northeast gathered at the Niagara Falls Convention Center to think, question, and act, demonstrating the power of youth development and mentoring, at the 2026 Youth Action Conference, held on April 30, 2026. Nearly 500 participants, including public and independent middle and high school students, chaperones, social work students from Niagara...

Photo of Dr. Marnocha, Caitlin Garrell and Sierra Ashbaugh

Niagara University Students Present at the Astrobiology Science Conference

May 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...

Inductees of the Niagara University President's Honor Society are pictured with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., NU president, and keynote speaker Sara Villnave.

Niagara University Celebrates 2026 President’s Honor Society Inductees

May 14, 2026

Niagara University formally welcomed 17 new members into the prestigious President’s Honor Society during an induction ceremony held April 30 in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons. The evening served as both a celebration of student leadership and a heartfelt sendoff for the society’s graduating seniors. The President’s Honor Society recognizes students who embody the...

Fr. Joseph G. Fitzgerald named next Provincial of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission

May 9, 2026

The Vincentians of the Eastern Province are pleased to announce the election of Fr. Joseph G. Fitzgerald, CM, as its next provincial. His term begins on June 1, 2026. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fr. Fitzgerald was ordained in 2005. He has had a vast missionary experience in Panama, where he also served as a...

Student presenters pictured left to right: Sierra Ashbaugh, Lisa Aarakit, Elizabeth MacArtney, Hannah Cassidy, Dakota Harrison, Cassidy Hemingway, Ally Moll, and Kinga Wronska

Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention

April 30, 2026

Eight Niagara University students presented at the Tri Beta District Convention hosted by theTheta Eta Chapter and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on April 18, 2026. These students workunder the guidance of professors Cassandra Marnocha, Coleen Edwards, and William Edwards. Their presentations covered a wide range of topics including: characterizing microbial motility,physiology of Synechococcus isolates from Fayetteville...

A Niagara University student reads a book to a child during the Walk the World Cultural Fair.

NU Bookworms Club Brings ‘Read Around the World’ to Niagara Falls Cultural Fair

April 23, 2026

The Niagara University Bookworms club participated in the annual Walk the World Cultural Fair at Niagara Falls High School on April 18 with a simple goal: to create a space where children could experience culture through reading, language, and creative activities. The “Read Around the World” section of the event was designed by NU Bookworms...

Group photograph from 2026 Comparative Borders Conference on March 28 at Brock University

Niagara University Students Present Their Research at the Comparative Borders Conference at Brock University

April 16, 2026

Five Niagara University students presented their research at the Comparative Borders Conference at Brock University, on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The conference, which expanded its reach beyond the Canada-U.S. relationship this year, focuses on borders and borderlands issues in a variety of academic fields and is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Shannon Risk,...

Western New York American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium Held at Niagara University

April 10, 2026

Niagara University’s Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics was excited to host the 2026 Western New York American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium on Saturday, March 28th, in Lewiston, NY. The event, organized by Dr. Lauren Rosch, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics, drew over 60 students, faculty, and industry representatives...

Food Industry Leader Pat Meehan Speaks to Niagara University Students

March 16, 2026

On March 12, 2026, Pat Meehan, CEO of Kreher Family Farms, visited Niagara University tospeak with students about the role of food science and product innovation in today’s food industry. Meehan joined Dr. Mary McCourt’s Food Chemistry class, and it was open to other business students. With more than 30 years of experience in consumer...

Exterior photo of the Leary Theatre at Niagara University.

Niagara University Secures $525,000 to Modernize Theatre Technology and Bolster New York’s Workforce

February 25, 2026

Niagara University, the largest independent institution of higher education in Western New York, has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theatre facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems to align the university’s training with the demands of the film, television, and live production industries....

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