Speeches and Publications

Since being named the 26th president of Niagara University, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., has pledged to deploy the institution’s resources of teaching, research and service to assist the community. He has challenged the university’s administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni to be creative, collaborative and innovative catalysts of change, a theme that is pervasive in his numerous published articles and speeches.

Degrees that Matter: The Value of Independent Sector Colleges and Universities to Students, Parents and Communities
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on August 14, 2017
Ever since the first independent (private, not-for-profit) institution of higher learning was established centuries ago, these colleges and universities have served as a rising tide lifting students...
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Pope Francis: A Model of Leadership and Management at Catholic Institutions and a Guide for Senior Student Affairs Officers
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on January 28, 2017
Father Maher authored a chapter for an Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities book on student affairs in higher education. The book, compiled by Dr. Michael Galligan-Stierle, is titled...
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“POPE FRANCIS’ FIAT”
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on September 29, 2015
Father Maher offered reflection on the messages Pope Francis delivered during his historic visit to the United States.
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Embrace a Binational Vision
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on May 17, 2015
Father Maher addressed the importance of binational collaboration in a piece featured on the front page of the Opinion section of The Buffalo News.
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Silver Jubilee
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on May 9, 2015
The Niagara University and Vincentian communities came together May 9, 2015, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the priesthood of Father Maher.
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Christ the King Seminary Commencement
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on May 8, 2015
Father Maher delivered the commencement address at Christ the King Seminary on Friday, May 8, 2015.
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College Degrees Valuable for Employment Prospects and Much More
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on March 3, 2015
An article outlining the distinct value of a college education appeared on The Huffington Post website on March 3, 2015.
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Vincentian Scholarship Announcement
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on January 27, 2015
The Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission made a $1 million gift to NU to establish an endowed scholarship fund.
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A Needed Assault on Poverty
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on December 10, 2014
Father Maher's commentary, titled "A needed assault on poverty," appeared in the Albany Times Union on Dec. 10, 2014.
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Tourism Institute Will Help Region Realize its Potential
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on October 5, 2014
In a Buffalo News essay, Father Maher explained how the establishment of the Niagara Global Tourism Institute will bolster the tourism and hospitality industry in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
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Gacioch Family Center Dedication and Blessing
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on September 9, 2014
Niagara University held a ceremonial opening and blessing of the Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center on Sept. 9, 2014.
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To Combat World Poverty, a Multi-Faith Approach
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on June 17, 2014
Father Maher references the challenge from Pope Francis to serve those who live in poverty and on the margins of life in a Huffington Post editorial from June 17, 2014.
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Fatih University
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on June 9, 2014
Father Maher presented the keynote address during an interreligious conference held in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 9, 2014.
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Presidential Inauguration
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on April 4, 2014
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., was formally inaugurated as Niagara University's 26th president on April 4, 2014.
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Hospitality and Tourism Management Convocation 2013
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on October 22, 2013
NU’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management held its 13th annual convocation Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013.
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Golisano Center Dedication and Blessing
- by Rev. James J. Maher, C.M.
- on October 9, 2013
Father Maher celebrated the official opening of the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences with a speech titled "The Gift that Gives Unto Eternity."
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