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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...

Jamie Obletz, executive vice president and chief operating oﬃcer of Delaware North, receive the Dean's Award from Father Maher and Dr. Mark Frascatore.

Business Leaders Honored at Niagara University Gala

March 28, 2026

Niagara University’s Holzschuh College of Business Administration honored four individuals and an organization for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to their communities at its annual Business Awards Gala on March 25 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The AACSB-accredited college recognized Jamie Obletz, executive vice president and chief operating oﬃcer of Delaware North with its...

Food Industry Leader Pat Meehan Speaks to Niagara University Students

March 16, 2026

On March 12, 2026, Pat Meehan, CEO of Kreher Family Farms, visited Niagara University tospeak with students about the role of food science and product innovation in today’s food industry. Meehan joined Dr. Mary McCourt’s Food Chemistry class, and it was open to other business students. With more than 30 years of experience in consumer...

Keynote Speaker for 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner, Michael D. Ford

Niagara University Hosts 4th Annual Institute for Supply Management Dinner

February 26, 2026

The Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Niagara University hosted the 4th Annual Supply Management Dinner in conjunction with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) of Western New York. The event took place on Feb. 18, 2026, featured presentations from local supply chain leaders, and offered networking opportunities. Dr. Fernando Naranjo, director of the Center...

Niagara University Students Compete at National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition in Las Vegas

February 24, 2026

Four students from the Niagara University Holzschuh College of Business recently representedthe university at the National Grocers Association Foundation Student Case Study Competition, held Feb. 2–3, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, as part of The NGA Show. Over the course of several months, students researched current industry issues and developed strategic recommendations, ultimately presenting their...

Niagara University Students Compete in 2026 WNY Investment Research Challenge

February 18, 2026

Five Students with Niagara’s CFA Research team competed at the Western New York Investment Research Challenge on Saturday, Feb 7., 2026, at RIT. The team, led by Professor Chris Hugar, faculty fellow of finance, placed third in the competition. The competing students were: The competition required the students to analyze a publicly traded company for...

Aerial photo of Niagara University's campus.

Niagara University Reports 73% Surge in Spring Transfer Enrollment

February 2, 2026

Niagara University created enrollment momentum entering the spring 2026 semester, reporting a significantly increased number of new transfer students. According to year-to-date data, the number of new transfer and returning students committed to Niagara University for the spring 2026 semester has increased by 73% compared to the same time last year. This surge reflects the...

Students and faculty in front of American and Canadian flags

Niagara University Supply Chain Management Certificate Program Visits Niagara Falls Bridge Commission

January 20, 2026

Students in Niagara University's supply chain management certificate program visited the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission's U.S. headquarters on Jan. 16, 2026, to learn how the unique, binational organization oversees the operations of the Rainbow, Whirlpool Rapids, and Lewiston-Queenston bridges.

Management Professor Publishes Study on Lean Management Research in Iberoamerican Countries

January 20, 2026

A study by Dr. Fernando Naranjo, assistant professor in the Holzschuh College of Business Administration at Niagara University, has been accepted for publication in the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, a top journal ranked in the Australian Business Deans Council classification. The study, titled “Lean management research in Iberoamerican countries: state of the art,...

NU Professor and Alumna Co-Author Article Quantifying Economic Impact of High-Tech Hospital on Surrounding Neighborhoods

January 12, 2026

Dr. Ann Rensel, retired professor of management and current adjunct instructor in the computer and information sciences department, and Dr. Allyssa Wadsworth, ’17, assistant professor of economics at the University of Houston, have published an article in the Journal of Housing Research. The article, “The Socioeconomic Impact of a Large High-Tech Development Project on the...

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