Community Outreach

Father Maher shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV.

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...

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

October 27, 2025

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

October 24, 2025

SkateSkins, Niagara University partner with Oishei Children’s Hospital

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.

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