Niagara University – The second of two stories that show our Universities and our mission in action.
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How Niagara University Will Celebrate the Founding of the Congregation
What could be more appropriate than helping those who have never experienced the poverty that so many of our brothers and sisters experience and then mobilizing the community to transform the lives of children living in poverty?
Niagara University Empowering Men and Women for Mission
Niagara University is empowering men and women for Mission. The new focus on broad-based lay empowerment is captured by one word added to the title of the sector responsible for university mission: integration.
Vincentian University Turns Racist Incident into a Teachable Moment
Niagara University turns a racist incident into a teachable moment.
How a Vincentian University Can Impact Its Neighbors
A brighter future is ahead for the South End of Niagara Falls, according to revitalization plans announced today by Niagara University, the city of Niagara Falls and several community partners.
Vincentian Values and Systemic Change at Niagara University
Niagara professor and student collaborate in the kind of social analysis that is part of understanding systemic change.
Niagara University models creative recycling with Falls sandals
Sandal Falls is a local operation coordinated through Niagara University that collects sandals that are gently worn by tourists who visit the Cave of the Winds attraction in Niagara Falls.
Niagara professors chosen from among 13,000
Entering its second century in existence, the American Educational Research Association is one of the world’s foremost academic research societies. Its annual meeting draws more than 13,000 international scholars to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. Having one paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting, therefore, is […]
Niagara University celebrates Earth Day with environmental programs
In commemoration of Earth Day, Niagara University establishes two new bachelor’s degree programs in environmental science.
Vincentian Seminarian Spends Apostolic Month At Niagara University
Vincentian Seminarian Spends Apostolic Month At Niagara University Vincentian seminarian Thomas King worked with students at the St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen in Niagara Falls During his time he became a very active member of the campus community. This Jan. 20, King arrived at Niagara University to begin his month of apostolic mission, which […]
Fr. Maher – What universities can learn from Pope Francis
Fr.James Maher, President of Niagara University, offers CRUX his thoughts on what universities can learn about leadership from Pope Francis. Pope Francis has been hailed as a leader and role model in multiple arenas, even the improbable one of business administration. In truth, leaders of Catholic universities, especially in student affairs, can learn a lot […]
A life touched touches other lives at Niagara University
“In alignment with the Catholic and Vincentian mission of Niagara University, the Ostapenko Center will serve as a resource on issues related to race relations on campus and racial equity in the community,”
Story of what being a Vincentian means
I’ve come to notice that not many people outside of NU understand the term “Vincentian,” which I hope will change after this post.