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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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Niagara University Secures $525,000 to Modernize Theatre Technology and Bolster New York’s Workforce

February 25, 2026

Niagara University, the largest independent institution of higher education in Western New York, has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theatre facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems to align the university’s training with the demands of the film, television, and live production industries....

Niagara University Students Compete at National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition in Las Vegas

February 24, 2026

Four students from the Niagara University Holzschuh College of Business recently representedthe university at the National Grocers Association Foundation Student Case Study Competition, held Feb. 2–3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, as part of The NGA Show. Over the course of several months, students researched current industry issues and developed strategic recommendations, ultimately presenting their...

Students participate in science activities during Niagara University's 2025 Summer STEM Camp.

Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute Announces 2026 Summer STEM Camp

February 20, 2026

The Niagara University Biomedical Research Institute is inviting high school students entering grades 10-12 to “ignite their future in STEM” at a comprehensive, week-long residential workshop. Summer STEM Camp will take place on campus from Aug. 2-8, 2026. Hosted by Niagara University’s Biomedical Research Institute, the program is designed to fuel the future of science...

Niagara University Students Compete in 2026 WNY Investment Research Challenge

February 18, 2026

Five Students with Niagara’s CFA Research team competed at the Western New York Investment Research Challenge on Saturday, Feb 7., 2026, at RIT. The team, led by Professor Chris Hugar, faculty fellow of finance, placed third in the competition. The competing students were: The competition required the students to analyze a publicly traded company for...

Group photo of the Niagara University group that is participating in Super Bowl events.

Nine Niagara University Students Score Super Bowl Experience

February 3, 2026

Nine students from Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management are headed to Santa Clara, California, to see what goes into organizing the National Football League’s showcase event as they work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LX for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity. The students depart on Tuesday, Feb. 3, for Levi’s Stadium, where...

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Niagara University Reports 73% Surge in Spring Transfer Enrollment

February 2, 2026

Niagara University created enrollment momentum entering the spring 2026 semester, reporting a significantly increased number of new transfer students. According to year-to-date data, the number of new transfer and returning students committed to Niagara University for the spring 2026 semester has increased by 73% compared to the same time last year. This surge reflects the...

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