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Four people stand in a church holding a framed certificate. Two priests in white liturgical vestments flank a woman in a cream suit and a man in a light blue jacket. They are positioned in front of a modern etched-glass altar screen.

Larry and Mary Montani Honored with Vincentian Affiliation

May 25, 2026

Niagara University celebrated a significant milestone in its spiritual and communal history on Sunday, May 17, with the formal Vincentian affiliation of Mary and Larry Montani. The ceremony, held during the final Sunday of the Easter season, recognized the couple’s decades-long commitment to the mission and charism of St. Vincent de Paul. Affiliation is a...

A high-angle view from behind a crowd of Niagara University graduates wearing purple caps and gowns during a commencement ceremony at Artpark.

Class of 2026 Sent Forth to Lead with Empathy and Excellence by Niagara University

May 21, 2026

Niagara University honored its Class of 2026 this past week during a series of commencement ceremonies in Lewiston and Vaughan, Ontario, emphasizing a commitment to civic leadership and educational access. The festivities began May 14 at Artpark with the graduate commencement. Keynote speaker Larry Quinn, a prominent businessman and former leader of the Buffalo Sabres,...

Inductees of the Niagara University President's Honor Society are pictured with the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., NU president, and keynote speaker Sara Villnave.

Niagara University Celebrates 2026 President’s Honor Society Inductees

May 14, 2026

Niagara University formally welcomed 17 new members into the prestigious President’s Honor Society during an induction ceremony held April 30 in the Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons. The evening served as both a celebration of student leadership and a heartfelt sendoff for the society’s graduating seniors. The President’s Honor Society recognizes students who embody the...

From left, Provost Tim Ireland, Associate Professor Krieg Tidemann, Trustee Thomas Summers, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jaclyn Rossi Drozd, Associate Digital Integrated & Performance Marketing Manager Ashley Decker, Senior VP of Demand Creation and Revenue Growth Marie-Claude Laprade, President Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., student Brett Verrall, Associate Professor Anna McNab, student Mark Baxter, Associate Professor Lei Han, Professor Chang Huh, Dean Mark Frascatore, and Faculty Fellow Yazbeck Sarkees.

Niagara University Expands Partnership with Vietnamese University through Rich Products Scholar Program

May 12, 2026

The longstanding partnership between Niagara University and Foreign Trade University (FTU), one of Vietnam’s premier academic institutions, is being expanded through the launch of the Rich Products Scholar Program. A new collaboration with global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s), the program strives to promote cross-cultural understanding, empower students from both institutions to develop global...

A Niagara University student reads a book to a child during the Walk the World Cultural Fair.

NU Bookworms Club Brings ‘Read Around the World’ to Niagara Falls Cultural Fair

April 23, 2026

The Niagara University Bookworms club participated in the annual Walk the World Cultural Fair at Niagara Falls High School on April 18 with a simple goal: to create a space where children could experience culture through reading, language, and creative activities. The “Read Around the World” section of the event was designed by NU Bookworms...

Niagara University ‘Takes Back the Night’ on April 16

Niagara Frontier Publications April 9, 2026

Niagara University ‘Takes Back the Night’ on April 16

Niagara Gazette April 9, 2026

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...

Father Maher Again Ranks Among Western New York’s Most influential Leaders

March 29, 2026

The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, has been selected as one of the region’s most influential leaders by Buffalo Business First for the 13th consecutive year. Father Maher, who has served as Niagara University’s 26th president since August 2013, is listed at No. 79 in the weekly newspaper’s annual “Power 250,”...

Niagara University Receives $8,000 Grant to Prepare Student Leaders to Foster Interfaith Understanding and Collaboration

January 12, 2026

Niagara University has received an $8,000 grant from Interfaith America to launch “Beyond Belief,” an initiative intended to prepare student leaders who can successfully facilitate collaboration across faith, belief, and identity lines. Through structured workshops, interfaith student-led panels, and community-based service projects, participants will develop a deep understanding of diverse spiritual and secular worldviews

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