Community Outreach

Four individuals at the 2025 Early Childhood Summit

Educators and Community Organizations Discuss Early Childhood Best Practices at Niagara University Summit

October 29, 2025

Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement welcomed educators and members of community organizations to the 2025 Early Childhood Summit on Oct. 25. The event, which was generously funded by the Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation, focused on collective impact for early learners and fostered collaboration among the participants.

Niagara Partners with USA Development Team, SkateSkins to benefit Oishei Children’s Hospital

Niagara Gazette October 27, 2025

Niagara University to debut SkateSkins designed by patients at Oishei Children’s Hospital

WGRZ October 24, 2025

SkateSkins, Niagara University partner with Oishei Children’s Hospital

WIVB (YouTUbe) October 24, 2025

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.

Niagara University Men’s Hockey Partners with SkateSkins® and Oishei Children’s Hospital to Bring Kids’ Creativity to the Rink

October 20, 2025

Original drawings created by the young patients at Oishei Children’s Hospital will be featured on skates worn by the Niagara University men’s hockey team and referees during Niagara’s annual Division I men’s exhibition game against USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program on Friday, Oct. 24, at Dwyer Arena.

The display “Walking on Egg Shells,” created with clay and found objects, shed light on the discomfort and cycle of abuse.

Niagara University Hosts “Living in Light” to Promote Awareness of Domestic Violence

October 7, 2025

Artwork reflecting the journeys, experiences, hopes, and dreams of the survivors of domestic violence who created them were on display Oct. 6 at the Castellani Art Museum on the Niagara University campus.

Niagara University to host ‘Living in Light’ to promotes awareness of domestic violence

Niagara Frontier Publications October 6, 2025

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.

Symyah Simeus of Niagara University’s Intercultural Engagement Center staffs a table during an orange flag installation

Orange Flag Installation Part of Every Child Matters Day Observance

September 30, 2025

Symyah Simeus of Niagara University’s Intercultural Engagement Center staffs a table during an orange flag installation on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in observance of Every Child Matters Day. The installation, on the lawn in front of O’Shea Hall, served as a visual reminder and temporary monument to the history and legacy of residential schools. Founded...

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