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Founded in 1870, Canisius is one of 27 Catholic, Jesuit colleges in the nation. A master’s-level institution, Canisius is consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the Northeast. Students are prepared for purposeful careers and lives through a broad range of learning experiences that transform the mind and spirit.

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Founded in 1870, Canisius is one of 27 Catholic, Jesuit colleges in the nation. A master’s-level institution, Canisius is consistently ranked among the top regional colleges and universities in the Northeast. Students are prepared for purposeful careers and lives through a broad range of learning experiences that transform the mind and spirit.

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Canisius Pre-Med Students Serve at Pop-Up Clinic

Nearly 30 volunteers travel to Ashtabula, OH to provide patient education on nutrition and oral health topics
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Community Service - 2022 Apr 28

Canisius Inducts 10 into Beta Gamma Sigma

International honor society serves business programs accredited by theAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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Greek Organizations - 2022 Apr 29

Communication Studies Department Confers Senior Awards

Students recognized for academic achievement
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Apr 29

Williamsville Resident Named to Canisius College Dean's List

Among more than 1,100 students recognized
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Dean's List - 2022 Mar 1

Canisius Students Secure 1st Place in CFA Challenge

Advances to the sub-regional challenge for the Eastern portion of U.S.
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Student Competition - 2022 Feb 24

Canisius College Inducts 13 Students into DiGamma

Honor society recognizes those who have distinguished themselves through exemplary service to the college over an extended period of time
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Honor Society - 2022 Feb 23

Canisius College Names Inaugural Recipients of Stenclik Scholarship

Award supports declared Spanish majors
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Student Excellence - 2021 Dec 15

The 2021 New Griff Orientation Team Welcomes New Griffs

The 2021 New Griff Orientation program (NGO) was held from August 26 to 29. Incoming new and transfer students attended mandatory informational sessions on how to be a successful Canisius student, and enjoyed a variety of fun bonding activities designed to acclimate them to life as a Griff. Throughout New Griff Orientation, 38 of our undergraduate students served as exemplary Orientation Leaders, Senior Orientation Leaders, and Lead Orientation Leaders. In addition to the NGO Team, Graduate Assistants from various Student Affairs offices also helped in ensuring New Griff Orientation to be a welcome transitional experience for all incoming new students.
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Student Orientation - 2021 Oct 27

Canisius Students Named to Accounting Honor Roll

Twenty Canisius students were recognized for excelling in the Accounting Program and were named to the Accounting Honor Roll during the fall 2021 semester.
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Honors List - 2022 Jan 28

Canisius Names Maya Palmer Student-Athlete of the Month

Recognized for excelling in her sport (women's soccer)
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Sports - 2021 Sep 13

Canisius College Student Programming Board Hosts Jam-Packed Line-up for Welcome Week 2021

The official kick-off to the fall semester included free food, live music and outdoor movie night, and more
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Student Government - 2021 Sep 7

Cliff-Simon Vital Delivers Student Keynote Speech at Class of 2021 Graduate Commencement

Cliff-Simon Vital was the student speaker at the Graduate Commencement for the Class of 2021 on Tuesday, May 26, 2021.
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Graduation - 2021 Jul 19

Class of 2020 Students Committed to a Year of Service

Seven members of the Canisius College Class of 2020 will dedicate the next year to living simply, working for social justice, and serving those who live on the margins of society.
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Volunteer - 2021 Jun 28

Josef Preci '22 Wins at "X-Culture" Competition

Canisius College student Josef Preci '22 was part of a winning multinational team that competed in the "X-Culture" project during the spring 2021 semester.
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Academic competition - 2021 Jun 16

Canisius Student Awarded Prestigious Accounting Scholarship

Daniel Mosher identified as a future leader of the accounting and auditing profession
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Scholarship - 2021 Jun 3

Canisius Students Inducted into Sigma Delta Pi

National collegiate Hispanic honor society recognizes five
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Club or Organization - 2021 May 12

Canisius Students Publish The Quadrangle 2021

Literary and arts magazine features poetry, prose and paintings
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2021 May 12

Canisius ROTC Commissions Eight Cadets

The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Canisius College will commission eight cadets as second lieutenants during a private ceremony on Thursday, June 3.
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Military Achievement - 2021 May 10
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