Community Outreach

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...

Niagara University to Host 10th Annual ‘Living in Light: The Art of Healing’ Exhibit

October 2, 2026

For 10 years, Niagara University’s “Living in Light: The Art of Healing” exhibit has provided a space for the stories, experiences, hopes, and dreams of domestic violence survivors to be seen and heard through art. Presented by Niagara University’s Office of Violence Prevention & Education and its community partners in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness...

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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...

Holzschuh College of Business Administration Drives Regional Impact with Best-in-Class ‘BNP GROW’ Program

August 25, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration is continuing its work to develop leadership talent across Western New York. Through a collaboration with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP), the college successfully concluded its past two cohorts of BNP GROW, empowering about 50 rising leaders from numerous and diverse Western New York organizations. A Curriculum Built...

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Niagara University President Encounters Pope Leo XIV During Vatican Seminar on Future of Higher Ed

June 10, 2026

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, returned Friday from Vatican City after joining a select delegation of North American Catholic higher education leaders for a weeklong seminar that culminated in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV. The 2026 Rome Seminar, held June 1-5, was organized by the Association of Catholic...

Niagara University students carry a Take Back the Night banner on campus in April 2025.

Niagara University ‘Takes Back the Night’ on April 16

April 8, 2026

Niagara University is inviting the community to “Take Back the Night” on April 16 through participation in an annual event that aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. The event begins in the Gallagher Center gym at 5 p.m. and features resource tables, poster making, a brief program, and a student-organized...

Fourth Annual Ramadan Iftar Held at Niagara University in Ontario

March 16, 2026

The fourth annual Ramadan Iftar was held at Niagara University in Ontario (NUO), and organized by Dr. Asma Ahmed, this past week. The Iftar aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to come together to combat Islamophobic biases, learn about Muslims and Islam, and facilitate intercultural harmony. NUO welcomed about 60 members of the community, which sees the event continually...

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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.

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