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Niagara University Celebrates National Student Employment Appreciation Week

April 11, 2024

The Gacioch Center for Career and Professional Development recognized the more than 500 students who work on campus in part-time temporary positions, Federal Work Study positions, graduate assistantships, and on-campus internships on Wednesday, April 10, by inviting them to enjoy coffee, donuts, and other snacks throughout the day.

Jennifer Lefort (b.1976), Grand Salon of Ideas (in pink), n.d., oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 96 x 234 in. Image courtesy of Jennifer Lefort Studio.

Castellani Art Museum Proudly Presents Three Exceptional Exhibitions: A Fusion of Textile Arts, Colorful Imaginations, and Traditional Weaving

April 2, 2024

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is excited to announce the opening of three distinctive exhibitions, each celebrating unique aspects of artistic expression. The museum opens the doors to these inspiring showcases on April 11, 2024.

Dr. Caitlin Riegel and Dr. Danielle Weinstein presented their research at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference in Anaheim, Calif., on March 28, 2024.

Dr. Caitlin Riegel Presents Research at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference

April 2, 2024

Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor of education at Niagara University, presented her research on "Dual Accountability: A Cohesive Model Connecting Pre-service and In-Service Approaches to Technology Instruction" at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference in Anaheim, Calif., on March 28, 2024.

Niagara University in Ontario’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Education program hosted a three-day conference for teacher candidates that focused on critical issues in education.

Niagara University in Ontario Hosts Second Annual Teacher Education Conference

March 26, 2024

Teacher candidates in Niagara University in Ontario’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Education program connected with faculty, staff, professionals, and community members during a Teacher Education Conference, March 19-21 at the university’s Vaughan, Ontario, campus.

Peter Cortellucci, Rev. James Maher, C.M. and Mario Cortellucci celebrate the signing of the lease.

University’s expansion adds to the Power of Niagara in Vaughan

March 22, 2024

Niagara University is gearing up for a major expansion in Vaughan, and on Friday, May 3, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, signed the lease for the expanded campus space in Vaughan. Father Maher, along with Mario Cortellucci and Peter Cortellucci from the Cortel Group for the official lease signing.

Mayor Del Duca and chamber president meet with NUO faculty, staff and students

NUO faculty, students and administration attend Annual Mayor’s Luncheon

March 20, 2024

Members of the Niagara University in Ontario (NUO) campus attended the Annual Mayor’s Luncheon on Wednesday, March 20 at the Universal Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario.

Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management Partners with Extended Stay Lodging Association

March 18, 2024

Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management has established an affiliation with the Extended Stay Lodging Association, a trade association dedicated to advancing the extended-stay lodging industry. This affiliation is groundbreaking, as Niagara University CoHST becomes the first hospitality school to join forces with ESLA, marking a collaboration between academia and the extended-stay lodging industry.

Dr. Deborah Curtis Bikes Across the U.S. in Honor of Son

February 20, 2024

Dr. Deborah T. Curtis, ’84, former Niagara University professor in the College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management, is biking across America solo and for a meaningful cause: to help prevent suicides and empower individuals with mental illness to live longer, fuller, and healthier lives.

Son of Tops Shooting Victim Is Featured Speaker During Niagara University’s Social Justice Speaker Series

February 8, 2024

Mark Talley, whose mother, Geraldine Talley, was one of the 10 African Americans killed during the May 14, 2022, mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, N.Y., will speak about how that tragic event motivated him to launch his non-profit organization, Agents for Advocacy, during a presentation hosted by Niagara University’s Vincentian Center for Justice in coordination with the Niagara University Black Student Union, the Intercultural Engagement Center, and the Peace & Justice Studies Association.

Hezekiah Baker (American, 1940–2007) Backwater Under Pink Clouds, c. 2000 oil on Upson board. Collection of Dr. Marilyn Chandler Ford, Promised gift to the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

Castellani Art Museum Celebrates Black History Month with Pioneering Exhibitions and Discussions

January 23, 2024

This February, the Castellani Art Museum will present an array of enriching programs in honor of Black History Month. These events are dedicated to highlighting the artistic contributions of African-American artists and exploring the experiences of the BIPOC community in the art world.

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