Niagara Univesity

Niagara Univesity is a private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, founded in 1856 by the Vincentian community. The institution serves undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and identifies its mission with Vincentian values, emphasizing education shaped by service, justice, and leadership. Its main campus sits near Niagara Falls in Western New York, and the university also operates a campus in Vaughan, Ontario, extending its reach across the U.S.-Canada border region. The university’s academic structure includes colleges focused on arts and sciences, business administration, education, hospitality, and nursing, along with graduate and professional studies. Niagara University is known for programs tied to regional workforce and community needs, including hospitality and tourism, teacher education, nursing, and business. It also supports students through experiential learning, study abroad, service opportunities, and Division I athletics as the Niagara Purple Eagles. Niagara Univesity’s identity is closely connected to its Vincentian heritage and to the Niagara region. The university states that it educates students for lives of purpose and prepares them for careers and civic engagement through a combination of liberal arts, professional study, and community involvement. Its cross-border presence, long history dating to the mid-19th century, and mission-centered approach make it a distinctive institution in Western New York higher education. The university’s work centers on student formation as well as academic preparation, with programs and campus initiatives designed to connect classroom learning to service, leadership, and professional practice.