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Dr. Donna Philips pictured with award winning author and illustrator Cai Gao

Dr. Donna Philips Meets Esteemed Author and Illustrator

June 11, 2026

Dr. Donna Phillips had the opportunity to attend Hunan Book City’s Children’s Day in Changsha, China. Dr. Phillips, and retired professor Dr. Mike Smith, are currently in China teaching at Hunan First Normal University. At Children’s Day, Dr. Philips was able to meet Cai Gao, China’s first Hans Christian Andersen Award winner. The Hans Christian...

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...

Bridging Education and Innovation at Niagara University’s Research Institute

Lab Design News June 1, 2026

Photo of Dr. Marnocha, Caitlin Garrell and Sierra Ashbaugh

Niagara University Students Present at the Astrobiology Science Conference

May 27, 2026

The biennial conference of the global astrobiology research community brought together more than 1,000 attendees from diverse research backgrounds to share recent research findings and updates from missions by NASA and other space agencies. The conference covered a broad range of topics, including the origins of life, habitability of exoplanets, and biosignature detection, alongside town...

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,...

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...

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...

2026 Beta Beta Beta Eta Xi inductees and Dr. Aykhan Yusifov, this year's associate inductee, gather for a photo following the pledge ceremony, welcoming them into this prestigious honor society.

National Honor Society for Biology Inducts New Members

April 29, 2026

Eighteen students were inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology, on Monday, April 27th. The students, who are both Biology and Chemistry majors, celebrated with their guests and distinguished attendees, including Dr. Robert Kane, interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and faculty from the Departments of Biology and...

Dr. Robert Poltis and the 2026 Gamma Sigma Epsilon inductees at the banquet (photo credit: Breana Andrews).

Science Students Honored at Annual Chemistry Banquet

April 29, 2026

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the Annual Chemistry Honors Banquet co-hosted by the American Chemical Society and Gamma Sigma Epsilon student chapters, on Monday, April 20. Several graduating seniors were recognized for their excellence in academics and research: Outstanding Pre-Professional Student: Chloe BriggsOutstanding Student in an...

Niagara University's mock trial team participates in a competition at the University at Buffalo.

Niagara University Mock Trial Team Competes Against Region’s Top Universities

April 17, 2026

The Niagara University mock trial team concluded its competition season at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament, hosted by the University at Buffalo, Feb. 21-22. Each year, the team competes in an invitational tournament and a regional tournament. The Niagara team includes co-captains Matthew DeFrancesco and Michael Baio, along with Ava Palo, Emma Wolf,...

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