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Niagara University Nursing’s Dr. Christine Verni Appointed Secretary of the AACN Board of Directors

April 7, 2026

Dr. Christine Verni, dean of Niagara University’s College of Nursing, has been appointed to serve as secretary of the board of directors for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This prestigious appointment was announced by the AACN on March 31 following the association’s Spring Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Verni joins a...

Father Maher Again Ranks Among Western New York’s Most influential Leaders

March 29, 2026

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, has been selected as one of the region’s most influential leaders by Buffalo Business First for the 13th consecutive year. Father Maher, who has served as Niagara University’s 26th president since August 2013, is listed at No. 79 in the weekly newspaper’s annual “Power 250,”...

Jamie Obletz, executive vice president and chief operating oﬃcer of Delaware North, receive the Dean's Award from Father Maher and Dr. Mark Frascatore.

Business Leaders Honored at Niagara University Gala

March 28, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration honored four individuals and an organization for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to their communities at its annual Business Awards Gala on March 25 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The AACSB-accredited college recognized Jamie Obletz, executive vice president and chief operating oﬃcer of Delaware North with its...

Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Begins Cancer Research Collaboration

March 20, 2026

Dr. Mary McCourt’s research group (Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute) contacted Prof. Beatriz de Pascual-Teresa and Dr. Irene Ortín Remón Research group, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo to explore opportunities for collaboration on cholestosome-based drug delivery strategies. This collaboration comes after Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad CEU San Pablo published research that caught the...

Niagara University students at the CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo in Anaheim.

Niagara University CMAA Student Chapter Again Named Best in the Country

March 20, 2026

Niagara University’s student chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) was once again named Student Chapter of the Year by the association at its World Conference and Club Business Expo, which was held Feb. 17-21 in Anaheim, California. It marks the 14th time in its 16-year history that the NU chapter has been...

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...

Food Industry Leader Pat Meehan Speaks to Niagara University Students

March 16, 2026

On March 12, 2026, Pat Meehan, CEO of Kreher Family Farms, visited Niagara University tospeak with students about the role of food science and product innovation in today’s food industry. Meehan joined Dr. Mary McCourt’s Food Chemistry class, and it was open to other business students. With more than 30 years of experience in consumer...

Criminal justice professors speaking during class.

Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner to Launch Accelerated Criminal Justice Master’s Pathway

March 5, 2026

Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges are proud to announce a new partnership establishing an accelerated pathway for HWS undergraduate students to earn a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration at NU. Through this new agreement, eligible students who complete a bachelor’s degree at HWS can complete Niagara University’s M.S. in criminal...

Niagara University’s Future Teachers Association visits GiGi’s Playhouse

March 2, 2026

Members of Niagara University’s Future Teachers Association (NUFTA) were able to visit and tour GiGi’s Playhouse, a non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome. The NUFTA students were given the opportunity to see the facilities of GiGi’s Playhouse, and learn more about their overall mission, at their Kenmore location. Their tour took place on...

Keynote Speaker for 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner, Michael D. Ford

Niagara University Hosts 4th Annual Institute for Supply Management Dinner

February 26, 2026

The Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Niagara University hosted the 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner in conjunction with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) of Western New York. The event took place on Feb. 18, 2026, featured presentations from local supply chain leaders, and offered networking opportunities. Dr. Fernando Naranjo, director of the Center...

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