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Niagara University faculty, administrators, and community partners at State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025.

Niagara University and Partners Highlight Special Olympics Course at National Conference

October 23, 2025

A team from Niagara University and their partners from People, Inc. and Think College presented at the State of the Art conference in Syracuse, N.Y., on Oct. 22, 2025. During their session, the team discussed how the university’s Special Olympics Coaching and Games Management course has set the stage for providing postsecondary education opportunities to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

IIHC: How Vietnam’s first 5-star hotel school became internationally accredited

WiredGov September 10, 2025

Paige Blatchford Selected as 2025 Merani Scholar

August 14, 2025

Incoming College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management freshman Paige Blatchford has been selected as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Merani Scholarship, a four-year, $30,000 scholarship that includes three paid rotating internships with Merani Hotel Group.

Senior Althea Simmons and junior Tina Krajacic

Two Niagara University Students Receive Scholarships from Club Management Association of America

July 31, 2025

Two Niagara University students were recognized for their commitment to the club industry with the prestigious Joe Perdue Scholarship, which is awarded annually by The Club Foundation of the Club Management Association of America.

Special Olympics participants holding a niagara purple eagles flag

Special Olympians Compete at Niagara University

May 7, 2025

Nearly 300 Special Olympians and their families came to Niagara University’s Kiernan Recreation Center on May 3 to participate in the Special Olympics New York’s Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event began with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concluded with team and skills awards.

Two Niagara University Professors Lead Workshops at DECA State Career Conference

March 10, 2025

Dr. Shawn Daly, professor of marketing, and Brandi Guerinot, acting dean of the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, led workshops at the 65th annual DECA State Career Conference, March 5-7 in Rochester, N.Y.

Eight Niagara University Students Score “Super Sunday” Experience

February 4, 2025

Eight students from Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management are headed to New Orleans to see what goes into organizing the National Football League’s showcase event as they work behind the scenes at Super Bowl LIX for a one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunity.

Dr. Bridget Niland Named to Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Class

October 18, 2024

Dr. Bridget Niland, dean of Niagara University’s College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, will be inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 12, during a ceremony at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street Buffalo, N.Y.,14202. She is one of 12 members of the 2024 class.

Duncan Kirkwood Is Hyatt Foundation Featured Speaker at College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management’s All College Meeting

September 20, 2024

Duncan Kirkwood, a global speaker, author, and educator, was the featured presenter at the Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management’s bi-annual All College Meeting, Sept. 6 in the Russell Salvatore Dining Commons on the NU campus. Kirkwood’s talk focused on how to make the most of the college experience and build resiliency.

Merani Scholarship Awarded to First-Year Student Abigail Flick

September 4, 2024

First-year student Abigail Flick was selected as the 2024 recipient of Niagara University’s Merani Scholarship, a collaboration between the university and the Merani Hotel Group to provide opportunities for high-level experiential learning in the hospitality industry. She will receive an annual scholarship of $7,500 and paid rotating internships at Merani properties.

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