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Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner to Launch Accelerated Criminal Justice Master’s Pathway

March 5, 2026

Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges are proud to announce a new partnership establishing an accelerated pathway for HWS undergraduate students to earn a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration at NU. Through this new agreement, eligible students who complete a bachelor’s degree at HWS can complete Niagara University’s M.S. in criminal...

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Niagara University Secures $525,000 to Modernize Theatre Technology and Bolster New York’s Workforce

February 25, 2026

Niagara University, the largest independent institution of higher education in Western New York, has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theatre facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems to align the university’s training with the demands of the film, television, and live production industries....

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Niagara University Reports 73% Surge in Spring Transfer Enrollment

February 2, 2026

Niagara University created enrollment momentum entering the spring 2026 semester, reporting a significantly increased number of new transfer students. According to year-to-date data, the number of new transfer and returning students committed to Niagara University for the spring 2026 semester has increased by 73% compared to the same time last year. This surge reflects the...

Theatre Professor Receives Award from BroadwayWorld for Best Direction of a Musical

January 20, 2026

Terri Filips Vaughan, professor and chair of theatre and fine arts at Niagara University, received a 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Award for “Best Direction of a Musical.” Filips Vaughan was honored for her work on “Into the Woods” with O'Connell and Company. The production was also named “Best Musical.”

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Dr. John Sauter Involved in Several Advising Activities This Semester

November 3, 2025

Dr. John Sauter, associate dean for advising and administration in the College of Arts & Sciences, presented three sessions at the annual NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising conference, Oct. 26-29 in Las Vegas Nevada. He was also featured in the inaugural issue of Academic Advising Quarterly for his reflective artwork “Advisortown: Everyday Helpers” and was referenced in episode 8 of The Pickup Meeting Podcast featuring his Emerging Leadership Program mentee Isabelle Rena Langham.

Niagara University Professor to Deliver 2025 Lecture In Disability Studies at SUNY-Brockport

October 20, 2025

Dr. Ajitpaul Mangat, assistant professor of English at Niagara University, will deliver the 2025 Lecture in Disability Studies at SUNY-Brockport on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The presentation, which begins at 5 p.m., will also be livestreamed.

NU Wonder Fest brings the thrill of cinema to Niagara University

October 17, 2025

“Wild, Twisted, Freaky Cinema” is the theme of NU’s inaugural Wonder Fest, a free on-campus film festival which takes place on Thursday, Nov. 6, 13, and 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Dunleavy 127. The event, hosted by the Niagara University Wonder Film Society, will give students and faculty a chance to immerse themselves in the...

Niagara Falls Police Superintendent Nicholas Ligammari, Niagara University President Rev. James Maher, C.M., Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti, Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman, and New York State Assemblyman Angelo Morinello at the STRIVE grant announcement.

Niagara University Partners with Local Law Enforcement and Community Agencies to Implement STRIVE Grant

October 2, 2025

A new statewide initiative designed to increase support for survivors of domestic violence, offer additional resources to those who serve them, and strengthen the response to their perpetrators was announced at Niagara University on Oct. 1, 2025.

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury Creates Sound Exhibition for the Art Gallery of Hamilton

September 29, 2025

Dr. Douglas Tewksbury, professor of media studies at Niagara University, was invited by the Art Gallery of Hamilton to develop an interactive sound exhibition for Supercrawl, Hamilton, Ontario's three-day arts and culture festivalSept. 12, 13, and 14, 2025.

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Dr. John Sullivan, ’93: From Niagara to New Zealand and Many Places In Between

September 22, 2025

In 1993, John Sullivan walked across the stage at Niagara University, curious about where his passion for psychology, health, sport, and human performance would take him. More than three decades later, he has become a global leader in clinical sport psychology and neuroscience, his work grounded in a commitment to service, innovation, and translating science into impact.

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