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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...

Niagara University’s Dr. Lori Quigley Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award in Native Education

October 16, 2026

Dr. Lori V. Quigley, professor and chair of Niagara University’s doctoral program in leadership and policy, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the organization’s 57th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Buffalo Convention Center. Two days later, on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Seneca...

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 to Host 2026 Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference

October 8, 2026

Niagara University’s Center for Mindful Practice will bring educators, health professionals, first responders, law enforcement, military personnel and other professionals together virtually Oct. 17-18 for the 2026 Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference. The annual conference will take place via Zoom and is designed to create opportunities for professionals to explore how mindfulness and mindful...

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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...

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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Niagara University Celebrates 170 Years of Vincentian Heritage With Week of Activities

September 21, 2026

Niagara University is celebrating 170 years of history, and this year’s Vincentian Heritage Week will give the campus community an opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped the university since its founding. Taking place Sept. 20 through 27, this year’s Heritage Week is centered around the theme “Celebrating Our Heritage of Vincentian Values...

Sean Kennedy, president of Niagara College, shakes hands with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, upon signing a dual admission and articulation agreement on Sept. 14, 2026.

Niagara University and Niagara College Expand Binational Partnership with Dual Admission Agreement

September 15, 2026

Executive leaders from Niagara University and Niagara College gathered Sept. 14 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to sign a comprehensive Dual Admission and Articulation Agreement, significantly expanding degree-completion opportunities for students across the Niagara region and the U.S.-Canada border. Building on years of collaboration, the new agreement establishes streamlined transfer pathways...

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