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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,...

Photo of a graduate nursing student at Niagara University.

Niagara University Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Prestigious CCNE Accreditation

May 17, 2026

Niagara University’s graduate nursing programs have officially earned accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a milestone that affirms the institution’s commitment to the highest national standards in healthcare education. This formal recognition follows an intensive evaluation process by the CCNE, which is the leading accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs...

Inductees of the Niagara University President's Honor Society are pictured with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., NU president, and keynote speaker Sara Villnave.

Niagara University Celebrates 2026 President’s Honor Society Inductees

May 14, 2026

Niagara University formally welcomed 17 new members into the prestigious President’s Honor Society during an induction ceremony held April 30 in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons. The evening served as both a celebration of student leadership and a heartfelt sendoff for the society’s graduating seniors. The President’s Honor Society recognizes students who embody the...

Boiarintseva - Dr. Boiarintseva (Associate professor of Management) talking to Jacob Pena- Brooks ’26 about his business named Athletiq

E-Commerce Venture Fair Showcases Student Entrepreneurship

May 14, 2026

On May 4, 2026, students in Dr. McNab’s e-commerce class (MGT 308) competed for investments in a Venture Fair. Nearly 500,000 Monte/McNab bucks were invested in the businesses. Nine faculty and staff members and 36 students participated as investors during the event’s inaugural year. The rules were simple: Students prepared tri-fold boards discussing their brand,...

High School Students Interested in Accounting Attend Second Annual Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession Event

May 12, 2026

On Tuesday, May 5, the Holzschuh College of Business Administration hosted 34 students and teachers from four local high schools on campus for the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) event. The event is sponsored by the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) and represents an important component of the society’s efforts to...

From left, Provost Tim Ireland, Associate Professor Krieg Tidemann, Trustee Thomas Summers, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jaclyn Rossi Drozd, Associate Digital Integrated & Performance Marketing Manager Ashley Decker, Senior VP of Demand Creation and Revenue Growth Marie-Claude Laprade, President Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., student Brett Verrall, Associate Professor Anna McNab, student Mark Baxter, Associate Professor Lei Han, Professor Chang Huh, Dean Mark Frascatore, and Faculty Fellow Yazbeck Sarkees.

Niagara University Expands Partnership with Vietnamese University through Rich Products Scholar Program

May 12, 2026

The longstanding partnership between Niagara University and Foreign Trade University (FTU), one of Vietnam’s premier academic institutions, is being expanded through the launch of the Rich Products Scholar Program. A new collaboration with global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s), the program strives to promote cross-cultural understanding, empower students from both institutions to develop global...

Photo of a poster presentation at the Undergraduate & Graduate Research Conference

Students Present for 2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference

May 12, 2026

As part of an annual tradition at the end of the school year, Niagara University undergraduate students have the opportunity to present scholarly research for the Undergraduate and Graduate Research Conference (UGGRC). Approximately 142 students across various academic disciplines took part in a panel presentation or poster session that showcased their work on May 1,...

Dr. Yonghong Tong, Mariela Mulready, and Cian Kellet pictured in front of the welcome banner for the event.

Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup

May 5, 2026

On April 28, 2026, Dr. Yonghong Tong, associate professor of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), and Mariela Mulready, a senior CIS major, attended the 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup – Buffalo, hosted at Buffalo State University. The half-day professional event brought together GIS professionals, government leaders, industry experts, and academic partners from across the Northeast to...

Business students and faculty in the crowd for NBC's "Today Show."

Business Students Take Finance Immersion Trip to New York City

May 5, 2026

The NU Finance Club from the Holzschuh College of Business Administration completed itsFinance Immersion experience trip to New York City from Monday, April 20, to Tuesday, April21. Seventeen students from the Holzschuh College of Business – ranging from freshmen tograduate students in our MS-Finance program – were afforded this opportunity to explorecareer opportunities in New...

Student presenters pictured left to right: Sierra Ashbaugh, Lisa Aarakit, Elizabeth MacArtney, Hannah Cassidy, Dakota Harrison, Cassidy Hemingway, Ally Moll, and Kinga Wronska

Niagara University Students Present at Tri Beta District Convention

April 30, 2026

Eight Niagara University students presented at the Tri Beta District Convention hosted by theTheta Eta Chapter and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on April 18, 2026. These students workunder the guidance of professors Cassandra Marnocha, Coleen Edwards, and William Edwards. Their presentations covered a wide range of topics including: characterizing microbial motility,physiology of Synechococcus isolates from Fayetteville...

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