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Four individuals at the 2025 Early Childhood Summit

Educators and Community Organizations Discuss Early Childhood Best Practices at Niagara University Summit

October 29, 2025

Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement welcomed educators and members of community organizations to the 2025 Early Childhood Summit on Oct. 25. The event, which was generously funded by the Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation, focused on collective impact for early learners and fostered collaboration among the participants.

Niagara University Graduate Student Publishes Article in National School Psychology Newsletter

October 27, 2025

Niagara University school psychology graduate student Audrey Ricotta, ’23, a mental health technician in the Air Force Reserve, shared her unique experience and perspective in the November 2025 issue of Communiqué, published by the National Association of School Psychologists as the premiere source of news and information relevant to daily practice, trends, and innovations in the field.

Lisa Catanese, director of human resources at West Herr Automotive Group, lectures in a room with Niagara University business students.

HR Leader Shares Career Readiness Advice with NU Business Students

October 23, 2025

On Oct. 7, 2025, Lisa Catanese, director of human resources at West Herr Automotive Group, spoke to more than 70 business students about how to successfully transition from college to career. Her presentation, “Are You Ready to Use Your Degree?” offered practical strategies for standing out in a competitive job market.

Niagara University faculty, administrators, and community partners at State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025.

Niagara University and Partners Highlight Special Olympics Course at National Conference

October 23, 2025

A team from Niagara University and their partners from People, Inc. and Think College presented at the State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025. During their session, the team discussed how the university’s Special Olympics Coaching and Games Management course has set the stage for providing postsecondary education opportunities to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Elementary Teacher teaching students writing on an erasable white board

Niagara University’s College of Education Honored with 2025 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition

October 9, 2025

Niagara University’s College of Education was recently awarded the prestigious Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. It was the only educator preparation provider in New York state to earn the 2025 Murray Recognition.

The display “Walking on Egg Shells,” created with clay and found objects, shed light on the discomfort and cycle of abuse.

Niagara University Hosts “Living in Light” to Promote Awareness of Domestic Violence

October 7, 2025

Artwork reflecting the journeys, experiences, hopes, and dreams of the survivors of domestic violence who created them were on display Oct. 6 at the Castellani Art Museum on the Niagara University campus.

Niagara Falls Police Superintendent Nicholas Ligammari, Niagara University President Rev. James Maher, C.M., Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman, and New York State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello at the STRIVE grant announcement.

Niagara University Partners with Local Law Enforcement and Community Agencies to Implement STRIVE Grant

October 2, 2025

A new statewide initiative designed to increase support for survivors of domestic violence, offer additional resources to those who serve them, and strengthen the response to their perpetrators was announced at Niagara University on Oct. 1, 2025.

Meet the Accountant Night in the Dining Commons

Niagara University Celebrates 50th Annual Meet the Accounting & Business Professionals Night

October 1, 2025

For the past 50 years, Niagara University has brought accounting and business students, alumni, and employers together for an evening of networking and career exploration during its annual Meet the Accounting & Business Professionals Night.

Author and training and development expert Jim Knight shares how to develop a “Culture that Rocks" at Niagara University's 2025 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit.

Food Industry Professionals Discuss Latest Industry Developments at Niagara University Food Marketing Center of Excellence’s 2025 Innovation Summit

September 30, 2025

Niagara University students and professionals from the retail food and service sectors came together on Sept. 30, 2025, at the university’s 2025 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit for a day of cutting-edge insights, networking, and industry breakthroughs.

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