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Inaugural Family Nurse Practitioner Class Receives White Coats

August 18, 2026

It was a monumental day for Niagara University’s College of Nursing as the first five students in the Family Nurse Practitioner program were honored during a white coat ceremony. Nancy Cliff, Collin Grow, Montana Draves, Elizabeth Thomas, and Michelle Torres received their certificates and were honored alongside faculty, friends and family. Their official graduation date...

Niagara Alumni, Employee Recognized in Buffalo Business First 40 Under 40

July 30, 2026

Niagara alumni and employees continue to make their mark in the Western New York community. Two Niagara University alumni and one university employee are featured in Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 class. The designation recognizes individuals for their professional success and the impact they make in their communities. Christine Stolzenburg, ’09, audit principal at...

Niagara University Named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll

July 21, 2026

For the sixth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing the university’s commitment to creating an outstanding transfer student experience. Only 275 colleges and universities nationwide received the distinction. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier international honor society for students attending associate degree-granting institutions. Membership is...

Buffalo-Lille Sister City Association Visits Niagara University

Niagara University Welcomes Buffalo-Lille Sister City Visitors

July 21, 2026

Dr. Ashley Byczkowski, assistant professor of french, welcomed 25 visitors from the cities of Lille, France and Mouscron, Belgium to tour Niagara University’s Lewiston campus on Friday, July 10. The visit was part of a larger trip organized by the Buffalo-Lille Sister City Association to share the entire Western New York region with their sister...

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Niagara University Hosts Third Annual Conference on Workplace Mobbing

July 8, 2026

The third annual Niagara Conference on Workplace Mobbing will take place July 20-22, 2026, on the Niagara University campus and virtually. Workplace mobbing is often interchangeably referred to as workplace bullying, but it is important to distinguish between the two. While bullying may occur directly or indirectly between individuals, mobbing refers to an animalistic phenomenon...

Niagara University Nursing Dean Named to Business First’s ‘Power 200 Women’ for Second Consecutive Year

June 23, 2026

Dr. Christine Verni, dean and professor of Niagara University’s College of Nursing, was among the honorees included on Buffalo Business First’s 2026 list of Power 200 Women. This marks the second straight year Dr. Verni has been named to the prestigious list, which recognizes a group of local leaders whose talent and influence are fueling...

Niagara University Appoints Food Industry Veteran Ken Malecki as Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence

June 16, 2026

Niagara University today announced the appointment of seasoned food industry executive Ken Malecki as the new Robert B. Wegman Endowed External Director of Food Industry Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence. Housed within the Holzschuh College of Business Administration, Malecki will lead the university’s expanding, cross-disciplinary food industry and supply chain management undergraduate programs, bringing over...

A group photo standing before the stunning, historic architecture of the local cathedral features Dr. Guerinot, Fr. Maher, and the four summer interns.

Father Maher Joins Hospitality Administrators for Site Visits in Lake Como

June 15, 2026

Grounded in its commitment to providing world-class, experiential learning opportunities, Niagara University leadership recently traveled to the picturesque region of Lake Como, Italy, to visit the location of one of Niagara’s historic experiential learning locations. The visit, led by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., NU president, served to reinforce vital academic and hospitality partnerships...

Dr. Donna Philips pictured with award winning author and illustrator Cai Gao

Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator

June 11, 2026

Dr. Donna Phillips had the opportunity to attend Hunan Book City’s Children’s Day in Changsha, China. Dr. Phillips, and retired professor Dr. Mike Smith, are currently in China teaching at Hunan First Normal University. At Children’s Day, Dr. Philips was able to meet Cai Gao, China’s first Hans Christian Andersen Award winner. The Hans Christian...

Father Maher shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV.

Niagara University President Encounters Pope Leo XIV During Vatican Seminar on Future of Higher Ed

June 10, 2026

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, returned Friday from Vatican City after joining a select delegation of North American Catholic higher education leaders for a weeklong seminar that culminated in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. The 2026 Rome Seminar, held June 1-5, was organized by the Association of Catholic...

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