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Niagara University Honors Scott Bieler and the Vincentian Community at Annual President’s Dinner

November 6, 2025

Niagara University celebrated its students and honored distinguished individuals who embody Niagara’s mission within their communities during the 2025 President’s Dinner on Nov. 5, 2025. Scott Bieler, president and CEO of West Herr Automotive Group and The Scott Bieler Family Foundation, received the St. Vincent de Paul Award in recognition of his outstanding support of NU and its students, and the Vincentian Community was honored with the Ozanam Medal in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.

Niagara University Online M.S. in Information Security and Digital Forensics Named One of the Best in the Nation by Cybersecurity Guide

November 3, 2025

Niagara University’s master’s degree program in information security and digital forensics has been named as one of the best online programs for 2026 by Cybersecurity Guide, a resource referenced by leading cybersecurity professionals in academia, industry, and beyond. Niagara was the only school in New York state to be included on the list. NU’s program,...

Kathryn Marzec and Antonia Knight standing in front of their presentation screen at a national conference.

Niagara University Administrators Present at National Symposium on Student Retention

October 29, 2025

Antonia Knight, dean of academic services at Niagara University, and Kathryn Marzec, associate dean, were featured presenters at the National Symposium on Student Retention, Oct. 20-23, 2025, in Reno, Nevada.

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.

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