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Larry and Mary Montani Honored with Vincentian Affiliation

May 25, 2026

Niagara University celebrated a significant milestone in its spiritual and communal history on Sunday, May 17, with the formal Vincentian affiliation of Mary and Larry Montani. The ceremony, held during the final Sunday of the Easter season, recognized the couple’s decades-long commitment to the mission and charism of St. Vincent de Paul. Affiliation is a...

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Chicago Law Forum and Alumni Connections Highlight Niagara University Pre-Law Association Fall Trip

April 15, 2026

Twenty-four members of the Pre-Law Student Association traveled to Chicago from Oct. 3-6, to explore the legal field beyond the classroom. Accompanied by Professor Kevin Hinkley and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science, students visited a global law firm, attended a national forum and toured a top-tier law school. Day One: Friday, Oct....

Niagara University Pre-Law Students Visit U.S. Supreme Court and Capitol

April 15, 2026

From March 28-31, 23 members of Niagara University’s Pre-Law Student Association and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, traveled to Washington, D.C., for the program’s annual spring visit to the Supreme Court. The students were accompanied by their advisor, Professor Kevin Hinkley, and Dr. Christopher Lee, associate professor of political science. The trip provided students...

Jamie Obletz, executive vice president and chief operating oﬃcer of Delaware North, receive the Dean's Award from Father Maher and Dr. Mark Frascatore.

Business Leaders Honored at Niagara University Gala

March 28, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration honored four individuals and an organization for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to their communities at its annual Business Awards Gala on March 25 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The AACSB-accredited college recognized Jamie Obletz, executive vice president and chief operating oﬃcer of Delaware North with its...

Darius Myles, ’15: Building a Future for His Family and Community

October 29, 2025

Darius Myles’ affinity for the construction industry began as a child while playing with trucks in the sandbox in the backyard of his Town of Niagara home. The skills he gained as a business student at Niagara University built upon his strong sense of family and equally strong work ethic, giving him a firm foundation for his future success in the business.

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Dr. John Sullivan, ’93: From Niagara to New Zealand and Many Places In Between

September 22, 2025

In 1993, John Sullivan walked across the stage at Niagara University, curious about where his passion for psychology, health, sport, and human performance would take him. More than three decades later, he has become a global leader in clinical sport psychology and neuroscience, his work grounded in a commitment to service, innovation, and translating science into impact.

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Dr. Susan Mason Publishes Research on Trauma and First Responders

September 18, 2025

Dr. Susan Mason, professor of psychology, and Niagara University alumna Elle Schultz, '24, co-authored an article in Social Work in Mental Health titled “Post-Traumatic Stress and Coping Strategies in First Responders.”

Chelsea MacDonald, ’16, Serves Her Community as Town Justice

August 20, 2025

Chelsea MacDonald, ’16, knew from her very first day of law school that she wanted to become a judge. Less than a decade later, she made that dream a reality.

Jerry Crouth, ’61, Preserves Memories of His Mother

August 18, 2025

One month before Jerry Crouth, ’61, was born, his father was permanently institutionalized at Marcy State Mental Hospital, leaving his mother, Merna, alone to raise six children near the end of the Depression. With tenacity, faith, love, and her Irish sense of humor, she was able to keep her family together and leave a legacy for each offspring that inspired their own life journeys.

Sebastian Newell Pursues Passions for American Sign Language and Theatre

July 21, 2025

Just weeks after receiving his degree, Sebastian Newell, ’25, obtained his first post-graduation job doing costuming/wardrobe on a world premier musical that blends spoken English with American Sign Language. He says his minor in American Sign Language/Deaf studies opened this door for him.

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