Alumni Events

Upcoming Events

Alumni Engagement hosts events to gather NU’s Purple Eagle Alumni all year round. Check back often as new events are added all the time!

NYC Alumni & Friends Happy Hour

Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Whiskey Town

Connect with your Purple Eagles in the City! Join fellow alumni in the Big Apple for a Niagara University Happy Hour in NYC. The alumni gathering will take place on Thursday, May 9 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Whiskey Town. Good company, tasty appetizers, a drink of your choice and plenty of Purple Eagle pride will be provided. The restaurant is located at 29 East 3rd Street, NY NY 10003. Please register and RSVP below. We can’t wait to see you there!

Celebration of the “Powering Transformation” Campaign

Date: May 16, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Niagara University

Celebrate with us on Thursday, May 16 as we proudly announce the successful completion of the “Powering Transformation” Campaign. This monumental achievement, with an ambitious goal of $125 million, marks a significant milestone in the rich history of Niagara University.

Alumni Weekend 2024

Date: June 7 – 9, 2024
Location: Niagara University

Join your classmates back on campus to relive your NU memories and make new ones at alumni weekend! Our fourth June alumni weekend will honor our alumni who graduated in class years ending in 4s and 9s, but all alumni are welcome back to join the fun!

73rd Annual Little Three Golf Tournament

Date: June 24, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Grand Island, N.Y.

Don’t miss the 73rd annual Little Three Scholarship Golf Tournament! The Little Three proudly holds the title of the oldest continuous intercollegiate alumni golf tournament in the nation. This friendly competition between the three schools is open to alumni and friends alike for golf, dinner, or both! Please register by June 14, 2024.

Saratoga Day at the Races

Date: July 20, 2024
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Join alumni and friends for a Day at the Races on Saturday, July 20 at the Saratoga Racetrack. The gathering will take place from approximately 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will be held at The Rail, which is located at the 1863 Club at the track. Your $170 ticket includes a delicious buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, admission, a race program, and a Niagara University goodie bag.

Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners

Date: July 31, 2024
Time: 7:10 p.m.
Location: Fenway Park

Baseball anyone? Join the Niagara University Alumni Engagement team for a night out at the ballpark in Boston, MA. Spend the evening with your fellow Purple Eagles at Fenway Park on Tuesday, July 30 for a 7:10 p.m. game against the Seattle Mariners.

NY Mets vs. Baltimore Orioles

Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 7:10 p.m.
Location: Citi Field

Baseball anyone? Join the Niagara University Alumni Engagement team for a night out at the ballpark in Queens, N.Y. Root for the NY Mets with your fellow Purple Eagles at Citi Field on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for a 7:10 p.m. game against the Baltimore Orioles. Tickets to the game are $75 each and are located (Section 107, Rows 22 – 24.) Stay tuned for details on a possible pre-game gathering at a local bar/restaurant. We hope to see you there!!

6th Annual CNY Purple Eagle Golf Classic

Date: September 16, 2024
Location: Bellevue Country Club

Now in its sixth year, the CNY Golf Classic directly supports the Niagara student-athlete experience. Join us for a great day of golf and fellowship. Registration will become available on June 1.

Ray Kist Golf Tournament

Date: September 26, 2024
Location: Niagara Falls Country Club

Niagara University’s Ray Kist Memorial Golf Classic honors the late Ray Kist, head athletic trainer at Niagara for 16 years, who lost his battle to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Registration will become available on June 1.