| Academics | | | | Web Manager: Dan Chesebro |
| College of Arts and Sciences | | | | Faculty Advisor: Fred Heuer |
| The College of Arts and Sciences forms the | | | | Athletics |
| foundation of the Niagara University's curriculum and | | | | The Niagara University Athletics Department |
| serves as the basis for its designation as a liberal arts | | | | sponsors 18 Division I sports. The Purple Eagles |
| college. All Niagara students complete a portion of | | | | compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| their coursework in the College of Arts and Sciences, | | | | (MAAC) in all sports except ice hockey. Both the |
| as numerous general education courses are housed | | | | men's and women's teams compete in College |
| within this unit. | | | | Hockey America, however, the men's team is moving |
| A majority of Niagara's academic departments and | | | | to Atlantic Hockey in 2010. The athletics director is Ed |
| faculty are housed within Arts and Sciences, including: | | | | McLaughlin. |
| Biochemistry/Chemistry, Biology/Life Sciences, | | | | Niagara's athletic teams have fared well in the 21st |
| Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, | | | | Century. The men's basketball team won the MAAC |
| English, History, International Studies, Liberal Arts, | | | | Championship in 2005 and in 2007, earning automatic |
| Mathematics, Modern Languages, Nursing, Political | | | | bids to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball |
| Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, | | | | Championship, known colloquially as the "Big Dance". |
| Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Theater | | | | Niagara's first appearance in the Dance came in 1970, |
| Studies. | | | | when All-American Calvin Murphy led the Purple Eagles |
| The College of Arts and Sciences also offers | | | | to the Sweet Sixteen. On March 13, 2007, Niagara |
| Master's degrees in both Criminal Justice | | | | defeated Florida A&M 77-69 in the so-called |
| Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies. | | | | "Play-In Game". |
| On October 8, 2008, Niagara University announced | | | | Further information: Niagara Purple Eagles men's |
| that a $10 million gift, the largest gift in the | | | | basketball |
| university's history, had been made to the College of | | | | The men's hockey team won the College Hockey |
| Arts and Sciences by B. Thomas Golisano, the CEO | | | | America Championship in 2000, 2004 and 2008, |
| of Paychex and the owner of the Buffalo Sabres. | | | | appearing in the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey |
| The gift will fund a new science building, to be known | | | | Championship those years. In 2000, the "Purps" upset |
| as the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Science. The | | | | the University of New Hampshire to advance to the |
| project is scheduled for completion by 2011. | | | | Elite Eight. Two years later, the women's hockey |
| College of Business | | | | team shocked the college hockey world by advancing |
| With programs in Accounting, Business Administration, | | | | to the Frozen Four, eventually tying the University of |
| and Commerce, the College of Business continues to | | | | Minnesota in the third-place game. |
| enhance its academic standing at the local, regional, | | | | Three other Niagara teams have advanced to the |
| and national levels. Each year, students in the College | | | | NCAA Tournament in their respective sports: softball |
| of Business conduct tax return processing as a | | | | (1998); women's soccer (2006); and women's tennis |
| community service for area residents. | | | | (2003 & 2005). |
| On January 23, 2006, the University announced a gift | | | | Further information: Niagara Purple Eagles men's |
| of $5 million from College of Business alumnus Gerald | | | | soccer |
| Bisgrove, Class of 1968. At the time, it was the | | | | The Athletics Department also operates the Kiernan |
| largest single gift in Niagara's 150-year history. $4.5 | | | | Centeriagara's on-campus fitness facilitynd sponsors a |
| million of this gift has been appropriated to expand | | | | comprehensive slate of intramural sports, including |
| the College of Business facilities. Groundbreaking | | | | basketball, broomball, flag football, indoor soccer, |
| occurred on this project in May 2006, and Bisgrove | | | | softball, street hockey, and rugby union. |
| Hall was opened to the public in August 2007. The | | | | Controversy |
| remainder of Mr. Bisgrove's gift will be allocated to | | | | While Niagara has had success in athletics, it has also |
| academic scholarships in the College of Business. | | | | had its share of controversies. |
| College of Education | | | | In 2006, 6 members of the men's basketball team |
| Niagara has a long-standing commitment to training | | | | were arrested in connection with assault on a fellow |
| teachers for K-12 schools. Education students major | | | | Niagara athlete. |
| in the College of Education and choose a | | | | Also in 2006, Niagara's women's lacrosse team were |
| concentration in the College of Arts and Sciences. | | | | involved in a hazing incident, in which new team |
| Student teaching takes place in area schools, many | | | | members participated in underage drinking. |
| of which are located in rural or low-income urban | | | | Notable alumni |
| districts. | | | | Jay S. Albanese, Ph,D., Professor, Virginia |
| College of Hospitality and Tourism Management | | | | Commonwealth University |
| The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, | | | | Kyle Andrews, Niagara County Legislator. |
| Niagara's newest, is an offshoot of earlier tourism | | | | Joe Arlauckas, professional basketball player for the |
| programs at the university. The College includes | | | | Sacramento Kings and FIBA Europe. |
| course offerings on tourism, hotel, restaurant, | | | | Douglas E. Artusio, Chairman and CEO Dellisart |
| recreation, and sports management. Many students | | | | Lodging |
| supplement their classroom experience with | | | | Cathy Barr,CEO of Bethesda Hospital, ST. PAUL, MN |
| internships in local hotels as well as luxury hotels | | | | Chris Begg, professional baseball player for the |
| around the world. In addition, the College boasts a | | | | Connecticut Defenders (Double-A) and Fresno |
| popular study abroad program in Lake Como, Italy. | | | | Grizzlies (Triple-A). |
| The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management | | | | Alfred F. Beiter, was a Democratic U.S. |
| is ranked 6th in the nation among hospitality | | | | Representative from New York (1933-1939, |
| programs. In recent years, graduates have a | | | | 1941-1943). |
| near-100% job placement rate. Faculty members | | | | Sean Bentivoglio, CHA Player of the Year |
| come from around the world and most hold the | | | | (2006-2007); professional hockey player for the New |
| terminal degree in their field. The College is located on | | | | York Islanders organization. |
| the top floors of the newly-renovated St. Vincent's | | | | Jerry Bisgrove, Arizona philanthropist; Chairman and |
| Hall, which features a modern hotel atrium and | | | | CEO of Stardust Companies. |
| spectacular views of the Niagara River Gorge and | | | | John P. Bobo, United States Marine Corps officer; |
| Canada. However, beauty of the hall ought to not be | | | | posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for |
| the school's primary focus. | | | | heroism in Vietnam. |
| The College is also a founding member of The | | | | James Boldt, CEO of Computer Task Group Inc. |
| Leading Hotel Schools of the World, a partnership | | | | Hubie Brown, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame; |
| between 9 hotel schools around the world with The | | | | former NBA coach and TV analyst. |
| Leading Hotels of the World. This partnership allows | | | | Earl Brydges, former Temporary President and |
| Niagara Students the privilege of interning at one of | | | | Majority Leader of the New York State Senate. |
| Leadings 450 five star hotels around the world. | | | | Michael Buenzow, Senior Managing Director, FTI |
| College of Nursing / Department of Nursing (New) | | | | Corporate Finance |
| The College of Nursing, long a Niagara institution, | | | | Joseph L. Carrigg, was a Republican U.S. |
| graduated its last class in 2003. Although nursing | | | | Representative from Pennsylvania (1951-1958). |
| alumni objected to the administration's decision to | | | | Carol Cassell, Senior Vice President, Internal |
| close the college, many remain active members of | | | | Operations and Health Care Services, Independent |
| the alumni community and Niagara University Nursing | | | | Health |
| Alumni Council(NUNAC). | | | | Frank J. Clark, Erie County former longtime District |
| In response to the chronic shortage of nurses, | | | | Attorney. |
| Niagara University recently created a new | | | | Rev. Lt. Thomas J. Conway, US Navy chaplain and |
| department of nursing in the College of Arts and | | | | World War II hero. |
| Sciences to offer a Bachelor of Science completion | | | | Eugene R. Corasanti founded and Chief Executive |
| program for nurses with an associate's degrees. | | | | Officer of Conmed Corp., holding company of |
| The new cohort Nursing program began in 2006 and | | | | Linvatec Corporation |
| offers a flexible degree-completion format for the | | | | Larry Costello, former NBA player and coach of the |
| working nurse, which builds upon the foundation | | | | Milwaukee Bucks. |
| gained in their associate and diploma programs. The | | | | Kevin F. Crawford, Chairman and CEO, Unimin |
| program also works closely with the nursing alumni | | | | Corporation |
| community. | | | | William Joseph Donovan, head of the World War II |
| Graduate Education | | | | Office of Strategic Services; "father" of the CIA. |
| Niagara has an expanding graduate education | | | | Barret Ehgoetz, professional hockey player for the |
| program. Currently, master's degrees are offered in | | | | Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL). |
| Business Administration, Criminal Justice | | | | Greg Gardner, first ice hockey player from NU to |
| Administration, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Education. | | | | become professional. |
| Continuing & Community Education | | | | Jerome C. Gorski, Judge on the New York Supreme |
| In the past five years, Niagara's renewed emphasis | | | | Court, Appellate Division (Fourth Department). |
| on community enrichment and regional development | | | | Dennis Holtschneider C.M., President of DePaul |
| has produced a substantial increase in its continuing | | | | University. |
| education offerings. Currently, over 1000 students | | | | Jeffrey R. Holzschuh, Vice-Chairman, Institutional |
| register annually for online courses and certificate | | | | Securities, Morgan Stanley |
| programs. In addition to biannual brochures distributed | | | | Frank Layden, former coach and President of the |
| throughout the Niagara Frontier, the Continuing and | | | | Utah Jazz. |
| Community Education website ( provides access to | | | | Dave Levac, Canadian politician. |
| registration information online. | | | | Marshall Mackinder, Director of Marketing, Rockford |
| Student life | | | | RiverHawks Frontier League baseball team |
| ROTC | | | | Patrick Sarsfield Manley, World War I Flying Ace and |
| The Reserve Officers Training Corps of the Army | | | | Prisoner of War |
| has an award-winning unit at Niagara. ROTC students | | | | George Maziarz, Republican New York State Senator |
| participate in regular university classes and majors, as | | | | from Niagara County. |
| well as military science instruction throughout their | | | | Joe McCarthy, member of the National Baseball Hall |
| college careers. Each Thursday, cadets participate in | | | | of Fame and Museum. |
| military lab exercises and, by tradition, wear their | | | | Paul McManus, President and CEO, The Leading Hotels |
| army combat uniforms (ACU) to classes for the | | | | of the World, Ltd. |
| remainder of the day (completely optional). On | | | | Venerable Rev. Michael J. McGivney, founder of the |
| Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, ROTC | | | | Knights of Columbus. |
| students wake up early to participate in physical | | | | Juan Mendez, MAAC Player of the Year (2004-2005); |
| training exercises. | | | | highest scoring Canadian in Division I men's basketball |
| Community service | | | | history. |
| The Niagara University Community Action Program | | | | Kandia Milton, Convicted ex-Deputy Mayor. City of |
| (NUCAP) and Learn & Serve Niagara are the | | | | Detroit, Michigan. Plead guilty to accepting bribes while |
| lead offices for the university's renowned community | | | | acting as a public official. |
| service program. All Niagara students are encouraged | | | | Calvin Murphy, member of the Basketball Hall of |
| to give back to their community by participating in | | | | Fame; three-time All-American (1968-1970); NBA |
| the numerous NUCAP and Learn & Serve | | | | All-Star (1979); and former TV analyst for the |
| opportunities offered throughout the academic year. | | | | Houston Rockets. |
| Many courses at Niagara include a service learning | | | | Leo O'Brien, U.S. Representative from New York |
| component as a part of the class curriculum. | | | | State (1952-1966). |
| Generations of Niagara students have served as | | | | David M. O'Connell C.M., President of The Catholic |
| volunteers for area nursing homes, hospitals, and | | | | University of America |
| schools, the American Red Cross, the American Heart | | | | Marc J Odien, noted Photojournalist and CEO of |
| Association, and the Upper Mountain Volunteer Fire | | | | WNYMedia.net |
| Company, among others. | | | | Hon. Robert P. O'Neill, Judge, Superior Court of |
| Residence Life | | | | California, County of Los Angeles |
| Niagara University features 5 traditional residence halls | | | | Becky O'Donohue, American Idol contestant and |
| as wells as 6 community houses called the Varsity | | | | Maxim (magazine) model. |
| Village as well as on campus student apartments. | | | | Jessie O'Donohue, Maxim (magazine) model. |
| Traditional buildings include Seton, Ohea, Oonoughue, | | | | John O'Hara, noted American writer. |
| Lynch and Clet Halls. | | | | Gilbert Parent, Past member of Canadian Parliament. |
| Lynch Hall (coeducational by floor); a five floor building | | | | Served as Speaker of the Canadian House of |
| with one straight hallway on each floor | | | | Commons between 1994 and 2001. |
| accommodating rooms and common area facilities. | | | | Gregory Pearl Peck, Father of actor Gregory Peck |
| Rooms are mostly single occupancy with a limited | | | | Jan Pitass, Founder of St. Stanislaus Parish in Buffalo |
| number of non-singles. The extra basement area of | | | | Bill Press, Political commentator and former Chairman |
| Lynch is a large lounge and game room. | | | | of the California Democratic Party. |
| Oonoughue Hall (coeducational by floor with one coed | | | | Les Reaney, professional hockey player in the |
| floor); a four floor building with one straight hallway | | | | Edmonton Oilers organization. |
| on each floor accommodating rooms and common | | | | Kyle Rogers, professional hockey player in the |
| area facilities. Rooms are mostly single occupancy | | | | Toronto Maple Leafs organization. |
| with a few doubles. | | | | Wally Rooney, former 23 yr. NBA referee; Supervisor |
| Clet Hall (coeducational by floor); a four floor building | | | | of referees; and President of the NABR union. |
| with straight hallways making up three wings in a | | | | Dan Schaefer, was a Republican U.S. Representative |
| shape. Common area facilities are located at the ends | | | | from Colorado (1983-1999). |
| of the wings. Rooms are fashioned for single, double | | | | Michael Scheuer, CIA analyst and author of Imperial |
| and triple occupancy. Location of Dining Commons | | | | Hubris. |
| and Theatre. | | | | Kenan Simmon, Vice President, The Leading Hotels of |
| Varsity Village (male/female); consists of six separate | | | | the World, Ltd. |
| houses (three for male students and three for | | | | Frederick J. Scullin, Senior Judge on the United States |
| female students) of two floors each. Common area | | | | District Court for the Northern District of New York. |
| facilities are located in each house and rooms are | | | | Joe Tallari, Hobey Baker Award finalist (2003); |
| fashioned for single, double and triple occupancy. The | | | | professional hockey player for the Manchester |
| majority of the spaces in "the village" are generally | | | | Phoenix (EIHL [UK]). |
| chosen by upperclassmen. | | | | Bernard Turi, Vice President, Utica Mutual Insurance |
| O'Shea Hall (coeducational by floor); a high rise building | | | | Co. |
| with seven floors set up in a rectangular fashion with | | | | Robert Wegman, Founder, Wegmans Super Markets. |
| common area facilities in the center of each floor. | | | | References |
| Rooms are fashioned for double occupancy. Location | | | | ^ As of June 30, 2009. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions |
| of some International and some athlete housing, as | | | | Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value |
| well as the Housing Office. | | | | and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value |
| Seton Hall (coeducational by floor); a high rise building | | | | from FY 2008 to FY 2009" (PDF). 2009 |
| with seven floors set up in a rectangular fashion with | | | | NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments. |
| common area facilities in the center of each floor. | | | | National Association of College and University |
| Rooms are fashioned for double and triple occupancy. | | | | Business Officers. Retrieved February 24, 2010. |
| Location of some athlete housing. | | | | ^ Rey, Jay (2008-10-08). "Golisano's $10 million gift to |
| Apartments (coeducational building/single gender | | | | Niagara University largest in school's history". Buffalo |
| apartments); consists of six separate buildings of two | | | | News. Retrieved 2007-10-08. |
| floors each with eight 4-person apartments. Each | | | | ^ Niagara Men's Hockey To Join Atlantic Hockey |
| apartment is fully furnished and contains all the | | | | ^ |
| amenities of an off campus apartment. Each individual | | | | ^ |
| bedroom contains a vanity with mirror, sink and | | | | ^ |
| cupboards. Apartments are available to juniors, | | | | ^ |
| seniors and graduate students only. | | | | ^ |
| Campus Activities | | | | ^ "Patrick Sarsfield Manley". The Aerodrome. |
| The Campus Activities office, along with the Niagara | | | | Retrieved 2009-04-23. |
| University Student Government Association, sponsors | | | | External links |
| numerous opportunities to get involved in campus life, | | | | Niagara University webpage |
| including Greek life. Currently, Delta Chi Epsilon, a local | | | | Niagara University Continuing & Community |
| fraternity, and Tau Kappa Epsilon, an International | | | | Education |
| fraternity, are the only active fraternities on the | | | | History of the Niagara Index |
| Niagara campus. There are two active national | | | | Niagara University Eagle Alumni Magazine |
| sororities, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Sigma Sigma. | | | | Coordinates: 430816 790216 / 43.13786N 79.03777W |
| The Niagara Index | | | | 43.13786; -79.03777v d e |
| The Niagara Index, originally called the Niagara | | | | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Tribute, is the school's newspaper. The first issue of | | | | Canisius Fairfield Iona Loyola (MD) Manhattan |
| the Tribute was published on January 1, 1870, making | | | | Marist Niagara Rider Siena Saint |
| it the third oldest sporadically-published college | | | | Peter'sv d e |
| newspaper in the United States. The next year, the | | | | College Hockey America |
| Tribute was renamed the Index Niagarensis, Latin for | | | | Men |
| its current title, which was adopted on December 15, | | | | Alabama-Huntsville Chargers (Von Braun Center) |
| 1874. The Index's founder and original editor was Fr. | | | | Bemidji State Beavers (John S. Glas Field House) |
| John W. Hickey, C.M. | | | | Niagara Purple Eagles (Dwyer Arena) Robert Morris |
| WNIA | | | | Colonials (Island Sports Center) |
| Currently, Niagara's radio station is going through a | | | | Women |
| major change. Its name has changed from WRNU to | | | | Mercyhurst Lakers (Mercyhurst Ice Center) Niagara |
| WNIA. It is currently streaming online at as well as on | | | | Purple Eagles (Dwyer Arena) Robert Morris |
| campus channel twenty. It will have a mix music | | | | Colonials (Island Sports Center) Syracuse Orange |
| format and will also have sports and other shows | | | | (Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion) Wayne State |
| available for listening. | | | | Warriors (City Sports Center) |
| CURRENT MANAGEMENT TEAM | | | | NCAA List of champions: Men / Womenv d e |
| General Manager & News Director: Geoff Redick | | | | Vincentian Colleges and Universities |
| Programming Manager: Jessica Garfinkel | | | | DePaul University Niagara University St. John's |
| Production Manager: Kristen McAuley | | | | University |
| Sports Director: EJ Giacomini | | | | Adamson University Universidad de Sta. |
| Promotions Manager: Cathryn Mason | | | | |