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Criminal justice professors speaking during class.

Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner to Launch Accelerated Criminal Justice Master’s Pathway

March 5, 2026

Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges are proud to announce a new partnership establishing an accelerated pathway for HWS undergraduate students to earn a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration at NU. Through this new agreement, eligible students who complete a bachelor’s degree at HWS can complete Niagara University’s M.S. in criminal...

Keynote Speaker for 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner, Michael D. Ford

Niagara University Hosts 4th Annual Institute for Supply Management Dinner

February 26, 2026

The Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Niagara University hosted the 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner in conjunction with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) of Western New York. The event took place on Feb. 18, 2026, featured presentations from local supply chain leaders, and offered networking opportunities. Dr. Fernando Naranjo, director of the Center...

Niagara University Educational Leadership Students and School Counseling Students Collaborate in Research Workshop

February 23, 2026

Graduate students within Niagara University’s educational leadership and school counseling programs recently participated in a workshop held by a researcher from The Ohio State University. Dr. Shelby Gonzales is an assistant professor in counselor education at The Ohio State University, and her research aims to understand the gap that exists between school counselors and administrative...

Niagara University Students Compete in 2026 WNY Investment Research Challenge

February 18, 2026

Five Students with Niagara’s CFA Research team competed at the Western New York Investment Research Challenge on Saturday, Feb 7., 2026, at RIT. The team, led by Professor Chris Hugar, faculty fellow of finance, placed third in the competition. The competing students were: The competition required the students to analyze a publicly traded company for...

Group photo of the Niagara University group that is participating in Super Bowl events.

Nine Niagara University Students Score Super Bowl Experience

February 3, 2026

Nine students from Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management are headed to Santa Clara, California, to see what goes into organizing the National Football League’s showcase event as they work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LX for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity. The students depart on Tuesday, Feb. 3, for Levi’s Stadium, where...

Niagara University College of Nursing Receives $400,000 Cabrini Grant to Address Maternal Health Disparities

February 2, 2026

Niagara University’s College of Nursing has received a $400,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to develop a comprehensive educational and community engagement program aimed at addressing maternal health disparities in and around Western New York. The Rural Maternal Health Project will facilitate both clinical and simulated opportunities focused on maternal health, giving nursing...

Theatre Professor Receives Award from BroadwayWorld for Best Direction of a Musical

January 20, 2026

Terri Filips Vaughan, professor and chair of theatre and fine arts at Niagara University, received a 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Award for “Best Direction of a Musical.” Filips Vaughan was honored for her work on “Into the Woods” with O'Connell and Company. The production was also named “Best Musical.”

Management Professor Publishes Study on Lean Management Research in Iberoamerican Countries

January 20, 2026

A study by Dr. Fernando Naranjo, assistant professor in the Holzschuh College of Business Administration at Niagara University, has been accepted for publication in the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, a top journal ranked in the Australian Business Deans Council classification. The study, titled “Lean management research in Iberoamerican countries: state of the art,...

NU Professor Authors Articles on the Use of Picurebooks as a Tool to Promote Social Justice

January 12, 2026

Dr. Norline Wild, assistant professor of early childhood education, recently published “Picturebooks for Social Justice in the Higher Education Classroom” in Multicultural Perspectives. The article explores how interactive read-alouds in higher education, specifically teacher education classrooms, can create a learning community that nurtures and supports students’ development of social justice and critical consciousness. Dr. Wild...

Niagara University Professor Publishes Article on Student Perceptions on Obstacles and Strategies to Academic Success

January 12, 2026

Dr. Gary Schaffer, assistant professor of school psychology, co-authored an article published in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities titled “Perceptions of Autistic and Nonautistic Postsecondary Students Regarding their Obstacles and Strategies to Academic Success.” The study surveyed 204 undergraduate students with and without autism. Participants were asked about their perceptions regarding their everyday...

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