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Niagara University Future Teacher Association Prepares Educators Beyond the Classroom

November 5, 2026

The job of a teachers requires more than simply communicating a lesson to a classroom of students. It requires teachers to personally and professionally develop in order to meet different types of students where they are. The tactics and teaching style that work for one student, may not work for another. Niagara University Future Teacher...

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Niagara University to Celebrate 170th Anniversary, Honor Wegmans at President’s Dinner

November 2, 2026

Annual event supporting student scholarships has raised more than $3 million since 2008 Niagara University will celebrate its 170th anniversary and present its 2026 Legacy of Service Award to Wegmans Food Markets Inc. during the university’s annual President’s Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Themed “Soaring with Purpose: 170...

Stanley Wojton, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., and David Rust hold up a signed memorandum of understanding in front of a Niagara University backdrop.

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

October 28, 2026

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and the Niagara Falls City School District today signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a partnership to help Niagara Falls students and families navigate the path from early learning through high school, postsecondary education, and meaningful careers. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Glynn Hall on Niagara...

Dr. Mary Louise Stahl Publishes Research on Preparing Relational Leaders in Teacher Education

October 27, 2026

Dr. Mary Louise Stahl, assistant professor of education, has published “Preparing Relational Leaders in Teacher Education: Graduate Student Perspectives on Leadership Practices.” The research was published Oct. 2 in the Journal of Practitioner Research. The practitioner research study, conducted last year at Niagara University, explores how graduate education students interpret and prioritize the relational, professional...

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Dr. Paula Adams Publishes Research on Implementing the Science of Reading into Niagara University’s Educator Preparation Program

October 27, 2026

Dr. Paula Adams, assistant professor of education, has published “Owning the Mission: Reconciling the Past, While Implementing the Science of Reading in an Education Preparation Program.” The research was published Oct. 1 in the Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education. “My interest was sparked by several factors. Drawing on decades of experience as an...

Niagara University Leads Western New York Private Colleges in Graduation Outcomes

October 9, 2026

When it comes to helping students reach the finish line, Niagara University stands out among Western New York’s private colleges and universities. According to data featured in Business First’s 2026 College Guide, Niagara has a 75% overall graduation rate, the highest among the region’s private four-year institutions profiled in the guide and tied for the...

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Niagara University Honors Four at 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation

September 30, 2026

Niagara University honored four members of the Niagara community for their commitment to the university’s Vincentian mission during the 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation on Sept. 24. The annual event is part of Niagara’s Vincentian Heritage Week, a university tradition that celebrates the people, values, traditions, and service that have shaped Niagara since its founding. The...

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Niagara Students Participate in Poverty Simulation

September 30, 2026

Niagara University students participated in the Community Action Poverty Simulation on Monday, Sept. 21, as a part of Vincentian Heritage Week. The simulation sees students take on the identity of an individual in poverty. Through this simulation, students are given an accurate look at the general difficulties and decisions that have to be made when...

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...

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