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Niagara University Retains Status as Western New York’s Most-Enrolled Private Institution

August 28, 2025

Niagara University welcomed 578 freshmen and 131 transfer students to campus this week, representing a 7% annual increase in the number of new undergraduate students and reinforcing the university’s status as Western New York’s private institution with the largest enrollment. The university’s graduate enrollment has also risen significantly, climbing 48% from 818 master’s and doctoral...

Niagara University Is Among “Best Colleges in America” for Quality, Affordability, and Student Outcomes

July 31, 2025

Niagara University is among the “Best Colleges in America” in delivering the most value for a student’s educational dollar, according to Money magazine. The financial news outlet analyzed more than 730 four-year institutions nationwide based on their educational quality, affordability, and student outcomes to develop its annual list. The institutions featured offer the country’s top...

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Holzschuh College of Business Celebrates Successful Year

May 29, 2025

The Holzschuh College of Business celebrated another successful academic year on May 6 with faculty and staff, enjoying food, fellowship, and reflections on key highlights—including strong student engagement through on-site visits, case competitions, conferences, and a memorable study abroad experience in Italy, among others.

Niagara University Receives $1 Million in Federal Funding to Create Nursing Center for Innovation and Learning

April 16, 2025

Niagara University has received a $1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration that will fund the renovation of a campus building to create an innovative hub for students in the university’s College of Nursing. The funding was secured by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.

The Rev. James J. Maher in Top 100 of Western New York’s Most influential Leaders

April 4, 2025

For the 12th consecutive year, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, has been named as one of the region’s most influential leaders by Buffalo Business First.

Dr. Amy Nwora Named Dean of Niagara University’s College of Education

February 13, 2025

Dr. Amy Nwora, an experienced higher education and child development professional, has been named dean of Niagara University’s College of Education, effective Feb. 17

Kwandrans Assumes Expanded Government Relations Role at Niagara University

February 3, 2025

Dr. Karen Kwandrans has been promoted to the position of vice president for government and community relations at Niagara University.

Niagara University to Receive More than $2 Million to Support Academic, Research, and Community Revitalization Initiatives

April 14, 2023

Niagara University will receivemore than $2 million in federal funding—$1.4 million to support the work of the university’s Academic Innovation Hub in the City of Niagara Falls, a facility that will leverage the university’s resources to integrate academic programs and curriculum with civic engagement, and $750,000 to support the establishment of a university science research laboratory and commercialization space in the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in Buffalo, N.Y.

Kahlil Duke launched a basketball camp for kids

Kahlil Dukes’ Passion for Basketball Leads to International and Inspirational Endeavors

March 16, 2023

Growing up the only child of a single mother in Hartford, Conn., Kahlil Dukes, ’17, dedicated much of his time to basketball, when he wasn’t attending services at the church where his grandmother served as pastor.

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