Meet our tour guides!

We can’t wait for you to tour our beautiful campus and meet some fellow Purple Eagles!

Whether you come during an Open House, tour with a group, or sign up for a personal tour, our tour guides are ready to greet you with a smile and make you feel at home. There’s no place like Niagara University, and we’re excited for you to experience that firsthand!

Student Tour Guide Leaders

Title: Graduate Assistant for Enrollment Management Events and Visitor Experience
Major: Criminal Justice and Criminology Graduate: Criminal Justice Administration
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Why NU: I choose NU because of the family-like feel that you have when you get to campus; everyone is very welcoming and willing to help you with anything that you need! I also loved how involved the professors are with the outside community, and the many opportunities that you have as a student!

Major: Tourism - Event and Meeting Management
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the opportunities that it offers! Every student gets the chance to immerse themselves in internships and placements starting their freshman year! These opportunities allow students to experience what the world offers and make meaningful connections that help them post-graduation.

Major: Childhood Special Education
Hometown: Waterloo, NY
Why NU: NU felt like home right from my first visit. I knew in coming here I would have opportunities to grow as a student and a person, between my academics and outside activities. I honestly have grown more than I ever anticipated. Every person I met made me feel welcome and I could see traits of my own in everyone I talked to. I felt how close the community was here and knew I wanted to be part of that. Niagara was truly my best fit.

Tour Guides

Major: TESOL Education (K-12)
Hometown: Elba NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the field experience placement. In the College of Education, students are required to go into a classroom and complete 20 credited hours of field experience right from the first semester of freshman year. Not only does it give us the experience for post graduation, but it also lets us get an idea of what grade level we are most seen fit teaching. I’ve made a ton of friends on campus and couldn’t be happier anywhere else!

Major: Math Education 1-9
Hometown: Gowanda, NY
Why NU: I loved the campus and the Education program.

Major: 5-12 English and Special Education
Hometown: Oneida, NY
Why NU: I choose NU due to its sense of community and bountiful opportunities for personal growth. After my first tour, I knew immediately that Niagara was a place I could advance my professional knowledge and grow socially to help me prepare for my future career and life.

Major: Political Science and Criminology/Criminal Justice
Hometown: Freeville, NY
Favorite thing about being a tour guide: My favorite part about being a Tour Guide is showing incoming students what Niagara University has to offer. This school is not just about classes and your life for the next four years but helps you prepare for the rest of your life. I love to highlight the different programs we have and the different opportunities that come with being at this school.

Major: English Education (5-12)
Hometown: Wheatfield, NY
Favorite thing about being a tour guide: My favorite part about being a tour guide would have to be connecting with families and prospective students! Getting to know them and their story and seeing it NU is the right fit for them is so rewarding and makes doing it so much fun!

Major: Sports Management and Communications
Hometown: Niagara Falls, ON
Why NU: My dad is an NU alumni from the class of 99. His time at Niagara was one of many accomplishments, which brought me to apply here. I was truly enamored by their sports management program and all the opportunities they offer students, like different educational trips and internships. Now a junior, all this has proved to be true. I'm now entering my second season working for the Buffalo Bills in their communications department, thanks to the faculty from my college! I'm grateful for all Niagara has done for me!

Major: Chemistry, BS
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Favorite thing about being a tour guide: My favorite part about being a tour guide is interacting with families and helping them find the right fit for them! The college search can be a scary process and it helps to have positive relationships along the way.

Major: Childhood 1-6 & Special Education
Hometown: Tonawanda, NY
Why NU: The NU community truly does feel like a family! I can’t cross campus without seeing familiar faces and I love how easy it is to meet people and get involved in our small campus! It’s a beautiful place to call home and I’m proud to be a purple eagle 💜

Major: Theatre Performance
Hometown: Hammond, IN
What do you love about being a tour guide: I love being a Tour Guide because sometimes I’m the determining factor for the reason someone chooses NU. It’s a huge responsibility but one I’m privileged to have.

Major: Theatre Performance
Hometown: Killingworth, CT
Why NU: I chose NU because of the community feel. All your professors know who you are and I feel like I can go to them with anything. I feel like a person and not just a number. NU really has become my home away from home.

Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Port Gibson, NY
Why NU: When touring schools I was extremely interested in their science programs. Once I visited NU, I immediately loved the Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences. It was extremely important to me that I would be able to get one on one time with my professors while taking such difficult courses. With a small and well connected building where professors offered office hours weekly I knew I could thrive as a chemistry major here at NU. Along with build connections with my professors. The most important part was that I would be able to participate in undergraduate research that could aid in my decision of a career after graduation.

Major: Supply Chain Management
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Why NU: I chose NU for its commitment to fostering academic growth and providing extensive opportunities for professional development. The hands-on experience offered at the university has been instrumental in shaping my personal and professional growth.

Major: History
Hometown: Irondequoit, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because I liked that there were small class sizes and the professors would be more personable. I felt that NU would provide me with adequate support as a student.

Major: Theatre Performance
Hometown: Conesus, NY
What do you love about being a tour guide: I love being a tour guide because it gives me a chance to show prospective students all my favorite little things about NU that you may not see in a brochure or on our website- I love getting to share my personal experiences and how NU has shaped my college career!

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Amherst, NY
Why NU: It felt like a community here. It was a very welcoming environment and made me feel at home.

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the welcoming environment. The second I stepped foot on campus it felt like home. Everyone you meet is so kind, caring, and willing to help. I truly love it here and couldn’t see myself going to college anywhere else!

Major: Early Childhood Special Education/TESOL
Hometown: West Falls , NY
Why NU: I chose NU because when I first visited the campus it felt like home. The school is beautiful and very comforting. I also chose NU due to the study abroad program they have. This program helped me achieve my dream of studying abroad. I chose NU because when I first visited the campus it felt like my home away from home. I have never felt more welcome in a place than I do at NU. I love how I know there will always be someone there for me if I need help. I adore the people and community of this campus. I have never felt alone.

Major: Sports Management
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Why NU: I chose NU due to the comradery provided here by the students and staff, along with the never-ending amount of opportunities provided to the student body to accelerate and develop their careers.

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Niagara Falls, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the positive community. I felt welcomed by everyone here. I grew up around NU because my mom works here and so it helped to be comfortable with the campus already.

Major: Theatre Design/Production, Art History/Museum Studies
Hometown: East Aurora, NY
Why NU: The theatre program specifically is the perfect balance between rigorous and personalized due to the size of the school, and the whole department immediately felt like a family.

Major: Tourism Event & Meeting Management, Marketing
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Why NU: I chose NU for the community and experiences. Every professor knows who you are and wants to see each student succeed. Being such a small school, professors and staff know who each student is and is able to personally help that student through classes. Each professor in the College of Hospitality Sport and Tourism Management has industry experience which provides students with the information they need to do well in the work force. The College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism provides students with many opportunities to work in the industry. I have been able to work three internships because of the connections Niagara University has with the hospitality and sport industry. This has provided me with the skills I need to succeed after graduation. The relationship students have with professors and the experiences a student in the College of Hospitality are provided with are some the biggest reasons why I felt that Niagara University was a great fit for me.

Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B-6)
Hometown: Moriah NY
Why NU: I choose NU because of the amazing education program, we get out into a classroom our very first semester on campus. Also because of the community like atmosphere on campus, I always felt welcomed on campus and it is like my second home.

Major: Communication
Hometown: Lockport NY
Why NU: NU always felt like home to me. The campus was inviting and the faculty here made me feel so important. The people here truly care about your success and aid you in any way that you might need.

Major: Psychology
Hometown: Spencerport, NY
Why NU: I love the sense of community that this campus has. Every student and faculty member that I have met has been very kind and welcoming! I love seeing nice familiar faces wherever I go!

Major: Accounting
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
What do you love about NU: I personally love the community that surrounds and supports NU. I feel as if everyone is connected and is always trying to help each other grow into a better person. This is why I will always say I love NU.

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Why NU: I loved the atmosphere of the campus everyone is so friendly and genuine.

Major: Theater Performance
Hometown: Hamburg, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the community that is shown throughout this campus, and because of all the opportunities there are on campus to get involved socially and academically!

Major: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because the campus environment is amazing, it's so lively and there is always something to do which makes living on campus so fun! I also could see how many amazing professors, classes, and opportunities within the Criminal Justice department and knew that I would receive an amazing education.

Major: Theatre Performance and English
Hometown: Olean NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the community. Everyone is so invested in the well-being of each other. There is a constant feeling of support on campus. Each professor and even student wants to make sure you succeed and will truly do everything they can to make sure you do.

Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Tonawanda, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the community as well as the great academic program offered for my major.

Major: Business Management Human Resources
Hometown: Lockport, NY
Why NU: I chose NU because of the smaller campus. It felt like a family and everyone was very welcoming. My sister also went to NU before me and I fell in love with the school when I would come and visit campus to see her.

Plan Your Visit

Don’t wait to start planning your future. The first step is to schedule a campus tour and take in everything life on The Ridge has to offer. Contact an admissions counselor if you have questions!

PERSONAL TOUR

Tours are offered several times a week, and additional appointments can be made with campus offices to personalize your experience.

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ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE

Meet with admissions counselors, world-class faculty and NU staff as you explore your options and experience campus life. Register for an upcoming open house!

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PLAN A GROUP TOUR

Group tours for high school-aged students can be scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays. We can accommodate day tours or overnight tours!

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IN THEIR WORDS

My name is Madi Feng, and I’m a senior from Tonawanda High School. A few weeks ago, the Associate Director of Admissions (Julie Candella) came to visit my school for a pizza party and chat session with students interested in Niagara University. During that session, I was talking with my fellow classmates about how NU has been approaching us. We collectively agreed that NU has gone above and beyond to connect with us. During the session, for example, we were so engrossed in our conversation with Julie that we were caught off guard by the bell! The NU admissions team feels very accessible to us students and they have really helped me with my college search. NU admissions have really made an impact on me and my classmates.

Madi Feng
High School Student

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Tour Guides

Meet our tour guides!

Student Tour Guide Leaders

Braedon Anderson

Althea Simmons

Julianna Struzik

Tour Guides

Caleb Calhoun

Malarie Carroll

Madison Carroll

Lauralye Caskey

Brayden Cox

Hannah Cukierski

Cecilia D'Alberto

Ryan Esminger

Jamarion Evans

Addy Hawkins

Morgan Hildreth

Sameer Ijaz

MaryGrace Mancini

Lillian Jarzabek

Bailey Marranca

Olivia Maturo

Romolla McDowell

Devin McFall

Emma McNab

Andrew Nelson

Sebastian Newell

Molly Passow

Cristina Reina-Martinez

Emilee Rodriguez

Evan Saunders

Emma Savino

Eric Stoj

Christina Stokes

Paige Tomlinson

Natalie Tresco

Grace Ventura

Kelsey Wagner

Paige Wesolowski

Plan Your Visit

IN THEIR WORDS

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