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This Fall, Universities Must Lead the Conversation on Artificial Intelligence

September 25, 2026

By Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., President, Niagara University Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of participating in a Vatican seminar on the future of Catholic higher education, where university presidents from around the world gathered to reflect on the opportunities and challenges confronting our institutions. During the audience with Pope Leo XIV, I...

Niagara University Named No. 1 Best Value University in New York for Fourth Consecutive Year

September 23, 2026

Niagara University has once again been recognized as the No. 1 Best Value Regional University in New York state by U.S. News & World Report, earning the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition is part of the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released this week. Niagara also ranked...

Sean Kennedy, president of Niagara College, shakes hands with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, upon signing a dual admission and articulation agreement on Sept. 14, 2026.

Niagara University and Niagara College Expand Binational Partnership with Dual Admission Agreement

September 15, 2026

Executive leaders from Niagara University and Niagara College gathered Sept. 14 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to sign a comprehensive Dual Admission and Articulation Agreement, significantly expanding degree-completion opportunities for students across the Niagara region and the U.S.-Canada border. Building on years of collaboration, the new agreement establishes streamlined transfer pathways...

A group of people gathering at the Hyatt Regency for the Food Summit.

Niagara University to Host 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit

September 9, 2026

Niagara University will bring together food industry leaders, innovators and experts from across the country for the 2026 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. This year’s summit, “Built to Thrive: Next is Now,” will explore how artificial intelligence, technology, changing consumer preferences and innovation are shaping...

image of Father James J. Maher with four other people. Including Elher Tha, Petter Lovaas, Mark Frascatore standing in front of a digital screen.

Niagara University Launches School of Cybersecurity

August 26, 2026

As cybersecurity threats and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the way organizations operate, Niagara University is bringing business, technology, and ethics together through the launch of its new School of Cybersecurity within the Holzschuh College of Business Administration. The new school incorporates Niagara’s Department of Cybersecurity and Operations into the Holzschuh College, creating opportunities for...

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...

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...

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...

A high-angle view from behind a crowd of Niagara University graduates wearing purple caps and gowns during a commencement ceremony at Artpark.

Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University

May 21, 2026

Niagara University honored its Class of 2026 this past week during a series of commencement ceremonies in Lewiston and Vaughan, Ontario, emphasizing a commitment to civic leadership and educational access. The festivities began May 14 at Artpark with the graduate commencement. Keynote speaker Larry Quinn, a prominent businessman and former leader of the Buffalo Sabres,...

Niagara University officials and friends in front of a purple background

Niagara University Announces Historic $5 Million Gift to Pre-law Program

November 18, 2025

Niagara University is proud to announce a historic and transformative gift that will elevate the experience and success of its pre-law students. The landmark contribution of $5 million by the family of alumnus George Wiegers, '58—the largest to an undergraduate pre-law program in the region—will provide exceptional opportunities to aspiring legal professionals through the establishment of an on-campus moot courtroom and pre-law library, an endowed directorship, and expanded resources.

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