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Fall Open House
November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to find out why students choose NU!
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Passports, Pucks, and Pathways
November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A creative event in downtown Buffalo for high schoolers and high school counselors to learn about our College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management
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Winter Open House
December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Winter Open House is the perfect opportunity to find out why students choose NU!
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by US News and World Report in 2024 and 2025
For the last two years, 海角论坛 has been recognized as the “Best Value” in the North region, based on a calculation of academic quality and net cost of attendance after average need-based financial aid. This ranking, which focuses on providing a strong return on educational investment, was highlighted in the U.S. News “America’s Best Colleges” report.听
First-Semester Transfers
We鈥檙e thrilled to welcome students who choose to transfer to NU mid-year after starting at another college. First-semester transfers keep their freshman scholarships (unless our transfer awards are higher!), and most earned credits transfer seamlessly, making for a smooth and supportive transition.
Thinking about transferring?
Our Transfer Team is ready to help you make NU your new home!听 Welcome to The Ridge!
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Niagara by the Numbers
What makes 海角论坛 so special? In addition to our strong Vincentian culture and close-knit student body, the education you receive here will you allow you to hit the ground running after you graduate!
Every professor in my program cared about me, not only as a student, but as a person and an aspiring professional. Because of their support and guidance, I found my passion for the sports & entertainment industry. The mentors, experiences, and friends I found at NU are something I will always be grateful for.Ari Musialowski, '23 Communications
Let鈥檚 Go Purple Eagles!
Whether you鈥檙e looking to join a team or cheer on a game, NU Athletics is the place to be! We offer 19 Division I teams and a huge variety of club sports. Let your purple pride soar!
海角论坛 Theatre
海角论坛 Theatre, the producing entity of the听, has been proudly entertaining and educating audiences since 1964. Each season strives for great variety in our productions, ranging from classical to contemporary, musical to physical theatre, traditional to new works. Our productions provide students the opportunities to apply knowledge, skills, and techniques explored in class.
Castellani Art Museum
With a focus on learning, community access, and cultural connection, the Castellani Art Museum houses a permanent collection of over 5,000 works鈥攊ncluding modern and contemporary art, Niagara Falls-themed pieces, and regional folk art. The museum offers year-round exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences for visitors of all ages鈥攆rom students to tourists to lifelong art lovers.
Niagara in the News
海角论坛 unveils its new Scott Bieler Institute of Business Ethics
Scott Bieler, West Herr Automotive Group鈥檚 president and CEO, said it was the idea of empowering students with the skills needed for the 鈥渞eal world鈥� that brought his support to 海角论坛鈥檚 newest campus space. The Holzschuh College of Business Administration at 海角论坛 unveiled its new Scott Bieler Institute of Business Ethics on Wednesday afternoon. It鈥檚 dedicated to imparting ethical teachings for business students.
Food Industry Professionals Discuss Latest Industry Developments at 海角论坛 Food Marketing Center of Excellence鈥檚 2025 Innovation Summit
海角论坛 students and professionals from the retail food and service sectors came together on Sept. 30, 2025, at the听university鈥檚 2025听Food Industry Center of Excellence听Summit for a day of cutting-edge insights, networking, and industry breakthroughs. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淏uilt to Thrive: Next-Gen Innovation,鈥� provided the platform for thought leaders and industry visionaries to offer fresh perspectives and discuss the latest developments poised to redefine the market.
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