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Supply Chain Management Students Get an Inside Look at Rail Operations at Bison Yard

October 27, 2026

Fourteen Niagara University students in MGT324: Transportation Systems and Simulation saw the concepts they study in class on Oct. 6, when they toured Norfolk Southern’s Bison Yard in Cheektowaga, New York. The students were led by Yazbeck Sarkees, faculty fellow of supply chain management, along with three other faculty members. Over the course of the...

Dr. Mary Louise Stahl Publishes Research on Preparing Relational Leaders in Teacher Education

October 27, 2026

Dr. Mary Louise Stahl, assistant professor of education, has published “Preparing Relational Leaders in Teacher Education: Graduate Student Perspectives on Leadership Practices.” The research was published Oct. 2 in the Journal of Practitioner Research. The practitioner research study, conducted last year at Niagara University, explores how graduate education students interpret and prioritize the relational, professional...

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Dr. Paula Adams Publishes Research on Implementing the Science of Reading into Niagara University’s Educator Preparation Program

October 27, 2026

Dr. Paula Adams, assistant professor of education, has published “Owning the Mission: Reconciling the Past, While Implementing the Science of Reading in an Education Preparation Program.” The research was published Oct. 1 in the Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education. “My interest was sparked by several factors. Drawing on decades of experience as an...

Two smiling students sit behind a black-draped table at the NU Bookworms Fall Book Fair.

NU Bookworms’ first Fall Book Fair raises more than $800 for student trip to BookCon

October 18, 2026

A Niagara University student organization raised more than $800 at its first Fall Book Fair, held Oct. 7 in the lower level of the Gallagher Center. Hosted by NU Bookworms, the fair brought together local bookstores and small businesses for an afternoon celebrating books, creativity, and community. Inspired by the school book fairs many attendees...

Niagara University Celebrates 50th Annual Ockerman Recognition Brunch

October 13, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration celebrated a remarkable milestone on October 4, 2026, with its 50th annual Everett W. Ockerman Recognition Brunch at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The special gathering brought together outstanding senior business students, university leadership, faculty, alumni, and honored guests to recognize academic achievement and celebrate a tradition that...

Truth and Reconciliation day photos from Niagara University in Ontario

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Niagara University in Ontario

October 2, 2026

On Sept. 30, the Vaughan Campus came together to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a series of events and initiatives focused on reflection, awareness, and community engagement. The activities were coordinated by Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, associate dean and associate professor, College of Education; Kimberlee Smith, faculty fellow, College of Education, LeChelle...

This Fall, Universities Must Lead the Conversation on Artificial Intelligence

September 25, 2026

By Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., President, Niagara University Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of participating in a Vatican seminar on the future of Catholic higher education, where university presidents from around the world gathered to reflect on the opportunities and challenges confronting our institutions. During the audience with Pope Leo XIV, I...

Changes to international student visas could further impact schools like Niagara

September 9, 2026

Orientation at Niagara University in Ontario's Vaughn Campus

Niagara University Vaughan Campus Welcomes New Students with Inaugural Joint Orientation

September 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...

Qierra Gregory with family at her High School graduation

Levesque Institute Builds Bridges to the Future: Qierra Gregory’s Success Story

September 4, 2026

The Levesque Institute’s Building Bridges to Inclusion and Excellence program, generously funded by the Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation, is designed to support students as they transition from high school into adulthood. The program helps them build confidence, teaches self-advocacy skills, and makes connections to community services and educational and employment opportunities. Qierra Gregory is...

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