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EDUCATION
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY 14109
716-285-1212 or 1-800-778-3450
www.niagara.edu
Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University is a private
liberal arts university with a strong, values-based Catholic tradition. Its
four academic divisions include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business
Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The university
also maintains an Academic Exploration Program that provides a learning community
for students who are undecided about their major. Located on the Niagara
River overlooking the Province of Ontario, Canada, the university is situated
at the northern limits of the City of Niagara Falls, NY, about four miles
from the world-famous cataracts. Nearly 3,700 students are enrolled in its
undergraduate and graduate programs. The university offers more than 50 professional
and career-oriented programs for its 2,800-plus undergraduates. More than
850 graduate students are enrolled in a variety of programs in the College
of Education and in master’s programs in business, criminal justice
and mental health counseling.
Niagara County Community College
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, New York 14132
716.614.6222
www.sunyniagara.cc.ny.us
Niagara County Community College is the “smart place to start” for
more than 5,500 residents of Niagara County and bordering communities who are
working toward rewarding careers and advanced educational degrees. NCCC’s
many dual admissions programs and articulation agreements facilitate easy transfer
to baccalaureate programs.
NCCC supports the needs of area employers by preparing the workforce in growing
career-oriented programs such as nursing, allied health care, business, hospitality
and tourism, casino gaming, law enforcement and technology. A total of 95%
of recent NCCC graduates achieved employment or are continuing their education
and 35% of faculty members have received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.
