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.
(see more)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.
Canisius Students Inducted into First-Gen Honor Society
Canisius College inducted its inaugural cohort of students into the Delta Gamma Chapter of the Tri-Alpha First Generation Student Honor Society

Greek Organizations -
2022 Apr 29
Canisius Inducts 10 into Beta Gamma Sigma
International honor society serves business programs accredited by theAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Greek Organizations -
2022 Apr 29
Communication Studies Department Confers Senior Awards
Students recognized for academic achievement

Achievement (Other) -
2022 Apr 29
Alpha Sigma Nu Inducts 10 Canisius College Students
The Canisius College chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu recently inducted 10 students into the honor society of Jesuit colleges and universities.

Greek Organizations -
2022 Apr 29
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

Community Service -
2022 Apr 28
Williamsville Resident Named to Canisius College Dean's List
Among more than 1,100 students recognized

Dean's List -
2022 Mar 1
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

Honor Society -
2022 Feb 23
Canisius Names 1,100+ Students to Fall 2021 Dean's List/Merit List
Canisius College congratulates more than 1,100 students who were named to the fall 2021 Dean's and Merit lists

Dean's List -
2022 Feb 11
Canisius Students Secure 1st Place in CFA Challenge
Advances to the sub-regional challenge for the Eastern portion of U.S.

Student Competition -
2022 Feb 24
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.

Honors List -
2022 Jan 28
Canisius College Names Inaugural Recipients of Stenclik Scholarship
Award supports declared Spanish majors

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.

Student Orientation -
2021 Oct 27
Canisius Names Maya Palmer Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in her sport (women's soccer)

Sports -
2021 Sep 13
Canisius Names Julius Schoner Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in his sport (men's soccer)

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

Student Government -
2021 Sep 7
Canisius Names 1,100+ Students to Spring 2021 Dean's List/Merit List
Canisius College congratulates more than 1,100 students who were named to the spring 2021 Dean's and Merit lists

Dean's List -
2021 Aug 6
Canisius Names 1,100+ Students to Spring 2021 Dean's List/Merit List
Canisius College congratulates more than 1,100 students who were named to the spring 2021 Dean's and Merit lists

Dean's List -
2021 Jul 27
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.

Graduation -
2021 Jul 19
Rebecca Praetzel Delivers Student Keynote Speech at Class of 2021 Undergraduate Commencement
Rebecca Praetzel was the student speaker at the Undergraduate Commencement for the Class of 2021 on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Graduation -
2021 Jul 12
Emyle Watkins Delivers Student Keynote Speech at Class of 2020 Undergraduate Commencement
Emyle Watkins was the student speaker at the Undergraduate Commencement for the Class of 2020 on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The Class of 2020 held their graduation ceremony in 2021 as they were unable to schedule one in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduation -
2021 Jul 12
Ursula Jean Magsayo Delivers Student Keynote Speech at Class of 2020 Graduate Commencement
Ursula Jean Magsayo was the student speaker at the Graduate Commencement for the Class of 2020 on Friday, May 21, 2021. The Graduate Class of 2020 held their graduation ceremony in 2021 as they were unable to schedule one in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduation -
2021 Jul 13
Canisius Students Named to Accounting Honor Roll
Nearly 40 recognized for excelling during the spring 2021 semester

Honors List -
2021 Jul 6

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.

Volunteer -
2021 Jun 28

Class of 2021 Students Committed to a Year of Service
Two members of the Canisius College Class of 2021 will dedicate the next year to living simply, working for social justice, and serving those who live on the margins of society.

Volunteer -
2021 Jun 28
Eleven Canisius Students Awarded Fellowships
WNY Prosperity Fellowship leverages economic development through scholarship support

Scholarship -
2021 May 18
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.

Academic competition -
2021 Jun 16
Canisius Student Awarded Prestigious Accounting Scholarship
Daniel Mosher identified as a future leader of the accounting and auditing profession

Scholarship -
2021 Jun 3
ALANA Students Honored With Graduation Stoles
The Canisius College ALANA Student Center recognized graduating students of color at a pre-commencement ceremony honoring the achievements of African American, Latinx, Asian and Native American students. ALANA graduates from the Class of 2021 were honored with custom-made graduation stoles, worn to demonstrate their accomplishments and achievements as individuals from underrepresented racial backgrounds. The colors in the stoles represent Canisius College, and the term ALANA identifies them as someone who shares an identity as a member of a BIPOC (Black/Indigenous People of Color) group.

Achievement (Other) -
2021 May 13
Canisius Students Inducted into Sigma Delta Pi
National collegiate Hispanic honor society recognizes five

Club or Organization -
2021 May 12
Canisius Students Inducted into DiGamma Honor Society
Recognized for rendering outstanding service to the college and promoting the interests and welfare of Canisius

Club or Organization -
2021 May 12