From survival to strategy: How 5 WNY private colleges are combating a changing landscape and financial pressures
Niagara University Professor and Alumna Publish Article in Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities Online Journal
Dr. Dennis Garland, associate professor and chair of special education at Niagara University, and Dr. Caitlyn Bukaty, M.S.Ed.’11, senior research associate at Think College, co-authored an article that was published in the online journal of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
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Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat Leads Panel Discussion on Creating Accessible Classrooms With Niagara University Students
Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English, facilitated a panel of his students at the inaugural SMART (Supporting Mental Health by Advocating for Resources Together) Youth Mental Health Summit at the Buffalo Convention Center on Nov. 18. The summit brought together experts, practitioners, and advocates to share knowledge and strategies for improving mental health and wellness in various settings.
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Niagara University College of Nursing Receives $4.5 Million Grant to Create Nursing Pathways and Bolster WNY Workforce
Niagara University’s College of Nursing received a $4.5 million funding award to further its work to enhance the local nursing workforce and support students aspiring to join the profession.
The HELP Nursing Pathways Program, which begins in January, will implement educational interventions, provide scholarships, and mentor learners pursuing a degree in nursing, initiatives that build on the college’s current endeavors to create new opportunities and improve retention and completion for underserved students. It will also leverage the college’s partnerships with local healthcare organizations to create clinical rotations and experiences that will increase students’ awareness of the opportunities available.
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Wonder Fest Concludes With Immersive Neon Party and Screening of “The Substance”
Wonder Fest closed out its three-week run on Thursday, Nov. 20, with a screening of “The Substance,” marking a fitting finale to this year’s wild, twisted, freaky cinema theme. The concluding night drew students from across campus for an evening that blended film, creativity, and interactive experiences.
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NU Edge Gives Business Students a Career Advantage
Entrepreneurship was the focus of NU Edge, an annual program designed to connect students in Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration with leaders in the local business ecosystem and help them discover the pathways available for their career success. This year’s event took place on Nov. 18 in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the Niagara University campus.
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Ostapenko Center Hosts BINGO for Seniors at Niagara Falls Housing Authority
Approximately 50 residents of the Niagara Falls Housing Authority’s Wrobel and Spallino towers in Niagara Falls participated in BINGO games hosted by Niagara University’s Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center in November 2025. These community programming events were intended to promote engagement and social connection among the senior residents. “BINGO offers a fun and accessible way...
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Holzschuh College of Business Administration Celebrates Seniors
Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration celebrated the academic achievements of 41 senior students during a special ceremony at the Niagara Falls Country Club on Nov. 2, 2025. The annual Everett W. Ockerman Recognition Luncheon, named in honor of the former longtime chair of the university’s Department of Commerce and Economics, recognizes students with...
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