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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...

Niagara University Appoints Food Industry Veteran Ken Malecki as Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence

June 16, 2026

Niagara University today announced the appointment of seasoned food industry executive Ken Malecki as the new Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence. Housed within the Holzschuh College of Business Administration, Malecki will lead the university’s expanding, cross-disciplinary food industry and supply chain management undergraduate programs, bringing over...

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June 16, 2026

A group photo standing before the stunning, historic architecture of the local cathedral features Dr. Guerinot, Fr. Maher, and the four summer interns.

Father Maher Joins Hospitality Administrators for Site Visits in Lake Como

June 15, 2026

Grounded in its commitment to providing world-class, experiential learning opportunities, Niagara University leadership recently traveled to the picturesque region of Lake Como, Italy, to visit the location of one of Niagara’s historic experiential learning locations. The visit, led by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., NU president, served to reinforce vital academic and hospitality partnerships...

Dr. Donna Philips pictured with award winning author and illustrator Cai Gao

Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator

June 11, 2026

Dr. Donna Phillips had the opportunity to attend Hunan Book City’s Children’s Day in Changsha, China. Dr. Phillips, and retired professor Dr. Mike Smith, are currently in China teaching at Hunan First Normal University. At Children’s Day, Dr. Philips was able to meet Cai Gao, China’s first Hans Christian Andersen Award winner. The Hans Christian...

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...

A high-angle view from behind a crowd of Niagara University graduates wearing purple caps and gowns during a commencement ceremony at Artpark.

Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University

May 21, 2026

Niagara University honored its Class of 2026 this past week during a series of commencement ceremonies in Lewiston and Vaughan, Ontario, emphasizing a commitment to civic leadership and educational access. The festivities began May 14 at Artpark with the graduate commencement. Keynote speaker Larry Quinn, a prominent businessman and former leader of the Buffalo Sabres,...

Photo of a graduate nursing student at Niagara University.

Niagara University Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Prestigious CCNE Accreditation

May 17, 2026

Niagara University’s graduate nursing programs have officially earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a milestone that affirms the institution’s commitment to the highest national standards in healthcare education. This formal recognition follows an intensive evaluation process by the CCNE, which is the leading accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs...

High School Students Interested in Accounting Attend Second Annual Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession Event

May 12, 2026

On Tuesday, May 5, the Holzschuh College of Business Administration hosted 34 students and teachers from four local high schools on campus for the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) event. The event is sponsored by the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) and represents an important component of the society’s efforts to...

Dr. Yonghong Tong, Mariela Mulready, and Cian Kellet pictured in front of the welcome banner for the event.

Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup

May 5, 2026

On April 28, 2026, Dr. Yonghong Tong, associate professor of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), and Mariela Mulready, a senior CIS major, attended the 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup – Buffalo, hosted at Buffalo State University. The half-day professional event brought together GIS professionals, government leaders, industry experts, and academic partners from across the Northeast to...

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