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Peach Queen Amelia Faddoul. Photo by Robin Clark.

Meet New Niagara County Peach Queen Amelia Faddoul

September 10, 2024

Amelia Faddoul was crowned Peach Queen on Sept. 8, 2024, at the close of the 66th annual Niagara County Peach Festival. The 20-year-old Niagara Falls resident is a Niagara University junior. With the win, she earns a $4,000 scholarship from the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.

Niagara University College of Nursing Announces Dean’s List Students

July 25, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Nursing is pleased to recognize 169 students who have been named to the spring 2024 Dean's List. The Dean’s List is a prestigious award that recognizes academic excellence. Students must complete 12 semester hours of credit-bearing courses and earn a QPA of 3.25 or higher to qualify for Niagara University’s Dean’s List.

Dr. Grace Liao, Dr. Dennis Nsafoah, Dr. Krieg Tidemann, Dr. Galina Boiarintseva, Dr. Mark Frascatore.

Holzschuh Business Celebrates Faculty Excellence

May 28, 2024

The Holzschuh College of Business Administration celebrated the culmination of the 2023-2024 academic year with an end-of-year dinner, honoring the dedication and achievements of its faculty and staff. This annual event, held on April 30, 2024, brought together the college’s academic community in a festive atmosphere, reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments and looking ahead to future endeavors.

Patrick O’Meara, Asst. Professor of Accounting and Finance; Anthony Williams, COO of Canadian Institute of Financial Planning; Mario Racco, Local and Regional Councillor; and Dr. mark Frascatore, Dean of the Holzschuh College of Business Administration, announced the new partnership at NU’s Vaughan campus.

Niagara University in Ontario Partners with Canadian Institute of Financial Planning® for Personal Finance Course

May 23, 2024

Niagara University in Ontario is excited to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning® to provide a comprehensive course in personal finance, designed to prepare students for the qualifying exams required to earn the Chartered Financial Planner® designation.

Dr. Caitlin Riegel Publishes Book Chapter on AI in Assessment Analytics in Education

May 8, 2024

Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in the College of Education, recently published a book chapter titled "Leveraging Online Formative Assessments Within the Evolving Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Education" in Assessment Analytics in Education.

Niagara University Launches MA in Criminal Justice Administration Program in Vaughan, Ontario

May 3, 2024

Niagara University is proud to announce the launch of its new Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration program at its campus in Vaughan, Ontario. Designed to prepare students for leadership roles in various criminal justice-related fields, this innovative program offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to each student's educational and professional goals.

NU Adds MA in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security Program in Vaughan, Ontario

May 3, 2024

Niagara University is pleased to launch its new Master of Arts (MA) in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security program at its campus in Vaughan, Ontario. This interdisciplinary program is designed to empower the next generation of leader practitioners in the fields of disaster and emergency management, as well as national security, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to address urgent societal challenges.

NU's president, the Rev. James J. Maher, Dr. Dennis Garland, Mike Paglicci '16 (Special Olympics), Stan Wojton (NFCSD), Cassie Slaiman '06 & Nicole Granto '03 (NF High School) and Eric Maher (People, Inc.) are joined by coaches and athletes for today's announcement.

Niagara University Set to Host 2024 Special Olympics Regional Basketball Tournament

April 25, 2024

Niagara University’s Kiernan Recreation Center will welcome more than 200 Special Olympians and their families on April 27 as the host of the Special Olympics New York’s Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event begins with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with team and skills awards.

(Front row, l-r) Adrian Martinez; Dr. Lauren Rosch, assistant professor of chemistry; Elise Spence; and Raegan Lawton. (Back row, l-r) Zachary Holmes; Dr. Luis Sanchez, associate professor of chemistry; and Daniel E. Potoczak, instrument technician.

Chemistry Students Present at 2024 WNY American Chemical Society Symposium

April 18, 2024

Four undergraduate students from NU's Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics presented the results of their research work at the 2024 WNY ACS Undergraduate Research Symposium at The State University of New York at Buffalo on Saturday, April 13.

Castellani Art Museum’s Kids ‘n Arts Summer Camp Celebrates 20 Years of Fostering Creativity and Wellness

April 18, 2024

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Castellani Art Museum (CAM) Kids 'n Arts Summer Camp. For two decades, this distinctive camp has been a beacon of creativity and health education. As of last year, a new collaboration with the College of Nursing has further enriched this integration of artistic creativity with physical and mental health education, a partnership we are excited to continue.

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