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Niagara University’s Jennifer Beebe Receives NARACES Social Justice Award

November 6, 2026

Professor and chair of clinical mental health counseling honored for her work on gender-based violence prevention Dr. Jennifer E. Beebe, professor and chair of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University and a research fellow with the university’s Office of Violence Prevention & Education (OVPE), has received the Social Justice Award from the North Atlantic...

Stanley Wojton, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., and David Rust hold up a signed memorandum of understanding in front of a Niagara University backdrop.

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and Niagara Falls City School District Sign Agreement to Expand Pathways for Students

October 28, 2026

Niagara University, Say Yes Niagara Falls, and the Niagara Falls City School District today signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a partnership to help Niagara Falls students and families navigate the path from early learning through high school, postsecondary education, and meaningful careers. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Glynn Hall on Niagara...

Niagara University’s Dr. Lori Quigley Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award in Native Education

October 16, 2026

Dr. Lori V. Quigley, professor and chair of Niagara University’s doctoral program in leadership and policy, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the organization’s 57th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Buffalo Convention Center. Two days later, on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Seneca...

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...

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Marcus Brown Heritage Garden Blessed at Niagara University

October 2, 2026

On Sept. 30, Niagara University gathered alongside members of the Board of Trustees to officially bless the Marcus Brown Heritage Society Garden. The blessing was held at the start of the trustees’ regularly scheduled meeting on campus, bringing leadership together to begin their gathering in gratitude and prayer. Located prominently at the front of campus...

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 Honors Four at 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation

September 30, 2026

Niagara University honored four members of the Niagara community for their commitment to the university’s Vincentian mission during the 2026 Vincentian Heritage Convocation on Sept. 24. The annual event is part of Niagara’s Vincentian Heritage Week, a university tradition that celebrates the people, values, traditions, and service that have shaped Niagara since its founding. The...

This Fall, Universities Must Lead the Conversation on Artificial Intelligence

September 25, 2026

By Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., President, Niagara University Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of participating in a Vatican seminar on the future of Catholic higher education, where university presidents from around the world gathered to reflect on the opportunities and challenges confronting our institutions. During the audience with Pope Leo XIV, I...

Niagara University Named No. 1 Best Value University in New York for Fourth Consecutive Year

September 23, 2026

Niagara University has once again been recognized as the No. 1 Best Value Regional University in New York state by U.S. News & World Report, earning the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. The recognition is part of the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released this week. Niagara also ranked...

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