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Niagara University in Ontario Launched Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare

October 6, 2026

The Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare launched on Oct. 1, at Niagara University in Ontario. This addition to the Vaughan campus builds on the already existing center on the main campus. The new center allows Vaughan students to develop their understanding of ethical issues and challenges in medicine and...

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Niagara University in Ontario

October 2, 2026

On Sept. 30, the Vaughan Campus came together to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a series of events and initiatives focused on reflection, awareness, and community engagement. The activities were coordinated by Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, associate dean and associate professor, College of Education; Kimberlee Smith, faculty fellow, College of Education, LeChelle...

Orientation at Niagara University in Ontario's Vaughn Campus

Niagara University Vaughan Campus Welcomes New Students with Inaugural Joint Orientation

September 4, 2026

Niagara University in Ontario, Vaughan Campus, welcomed approximately 184 new students from across all programs during its inaugural joint orientation, held Aug. 26–28. The three-day experience brought students, faculty, and staff together to build community, share important resources, and help new students begin their Niagara University journey with confidence. The orientation was led by LeChelle...

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,...

Fourth Annual Ramadan Iftar Held at Niagara University in Ontario

March 16, 2026

The fourth annual Ramadan Iftar was held at Niagara University in Ontario (NUO), and organized by Dr. Asma Ahmed, this past week. The Iftar aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to come together to combat Islamophobic biases, learn about Muslims and Islam, and facilitate intercultural harmony. NUO welcomed about 60 members of the community, which sees the event continually...

Dr. Agostino Menna Publishes Study on Angel Investment Decisions

December 2, 2025

A study by Dr. Agostino Menna, a lecturer in the College of Education at Niagara University in Ontario, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Innovation Management.

Dr. Asma Ahmed Receives Grant to Study Lived Experiences of Muslim Women Leaders

September 30, 2025

Dr. Asma Ahmed,chair and assistant professor of education at Niagara University in Ontario, was awarded a prestigious grant from the Qatar Foundation’s female sector, Al-Mujadilah, to work on the project "Muslim Women Leaders Between Sacred Texts and Social Contexts: Navigating Ethics and Theology Across East and West."

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones Receives Grant to Explore Role of Children’s Literature in Social Justice

August 28, 2025

Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, academic associate dean and associate professor in the College of Education, Niagara University in Ontario, is the recipient of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Explore Grant for her literacy-based teacher education pilot research called “Reimaging the Bookshelf: Children's Literature for Social Justice.”

Niagara University Launches Online Master’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice Administration

July 7, 2025

Niagara University is now offering its M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration online. Designed to prepare students for leadership roles in various criminal justice-related fields, this innovative program offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to each student's educational and professional goals.

Dr. Ashleigh Molloy Appointed to the Order of Canada

July 1, 2025

Dr. Ashleigh Molloy, an adjunct professor at Niagara University in Ontario, was appointed to the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, on June 30, 2025.

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