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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.

Niagara University in Ontario Faculty and Students Contribute to Journal of Classroom Research in Literacy

June 23, 2025

Several members of the Niagara University in Ontario community have contributed to the 2025 issue of the Journal of Classroom Research in Literacy, an online, peer-reviewed publication that highlights research conducted by teacher candidates and teachers.

Niagara University in Ontario Hosts Earth Week Lectures

April 28, 2025

Students in Niagara University in Ontario’s teacher education program heard from two climate experts to learn more about including environmental- and sustainability-related topics into their classroom curriculums and their role, as educators, in fostering meaningful change.

Niagara University in Ontario Hosts Earth Week Activities

April 24, 2025

Students in Niagara University in Ontario’s BPS program participated in activities to learn more about including environmental- and sustainability-related topics into their classroom curriculums and their role, as educators, in fostering meaningful change. The activities were hosted by the campus’s Climate Sustainability Action Team.

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