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Niagara University Celebrates 50th AnnualOckerman Recognition Brunch

October 13, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration celebrated a remarkable milestone on October 4, 2026, with its 50th annual Everett W. Ockerman Recognition Brunch at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The special gathering brought together outstanding senior business students, university leadership, faculty, alumni, and honored guests to recognize academic achievement and celebrate a tradition that...

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Niagara University Hospitality Students Head to Dublin for International Experience

October 12, 2026

Six students from Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management are headed to Dublin, Ireland, to get a firsthand look at the international hospitality industry through a weeklong study trip organized in partnership with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), one of Ireland’s best-known institutions for hospitality education. The students depart on Saturday, Oct. 10, and...

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Niagara University to Host 2026 Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference

October 8, 2026

Niagara University’s Center for Mindful Practice will bring educators, health professionals, first responders, law enforcement, military personnel and other professionals together virtually Oct. 17-18 for the 2026 Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference. The annual conference will take place via Zoom and is designed to create opportunities for professionals to explore how mindfulness and mindful...

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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Marcus Brown Heritage Garden Blessed at Niagara University

October 2, 2026

On Sept. 30, Niagara University gathered alongside members of the Board of Trustees to officially bless the Marcus Brown Heritage Society Garden. The blessing was held at the start of the trustees’ regularly scheduled meeting on campus, bringing leadership together to begin their gathering in gratitude and prayer. Located prominently at the front of campus...

Niagara University to Host 10th Annual ‘Living in Light: The Art of Healing’ Exhibit

October 2, 2026

For 10 years, Niagara University’s “Living in Light: The Art of Healing” exhibit has provided a space for the stories, experiences, hopes, and dreams of domestic violence survivors to be seen and heard through art. Presented by Niagara University’s Office of Violence Prevention & Education and its community partners in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness...

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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...

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Niagara University Honors Four at 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation

September 30, 2026

Niagara University honored four members of the Niagara community for their commitment to the university’s Vincentian mission during the 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation on Sept. 24. The annual event is part of Niagara’s Vincentian Heritage Week, a university tradition that celebrates the people, values, traditions, and service that have shaped Niagara since its founding. The...

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Niagara Students Participate in Poverty Simulation

September 30, 2026

Niagara University students participated in the Community Action Poverty Simulation on Monday, Sept. 21, as a part of Vincentian Heritage Week. The simulation sees students take on the identity of an individual in poverty. Through this simulation, students are given an accurate look at the general difficulties and decisions that have to be made when...

This Fall, Universities Must Lead the Conversation on Artificial Intelligence

September 25, 2026

By Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., President, Niagara University Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of participating in a Vatican seminar on the future of Catholic higher education, where university presidents from around the world gathered to reflect on the opportunities and challenges confronting our institutions. During the audience with Pope Leo XIV, I...

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