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 Names Maya Palmer Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in her sport (women's soccer)
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2021 Sep 13
Michael Peppy Named Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in his sport (track)
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2021 Apr 21
Canisius Names Anna Ziemba Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in her sport (women's lacrosse)
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2021 Mar 18
Canisius Names Kevin Eells Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in his sport (men's lacrosse)
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2021 Mar 18
Canisius Names Kayla Jackson Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in her sport (women's basketball)
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2021 Jan 13
Canisius Names Malek Green Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in his sport (basketball)
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2021 Jan 13
Women's Lacrosse Welcomes Newcomers for Spring Campaign
Ten first-year students added to roster for 2021 season
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2021 Jan 22
MAAC Names 13 Canisius Student-Athletes to Men's Soccer All-Academic Team
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) named 13 Canisius College student-athletes to its 2020 All-Academic Men's Soccer Team.
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2020 Dec 22
Twelve Named to MAAC's All-Academic Women's Soccer Team
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) named 12 Canisius College student-athletes to its 2020 All-Academic Women's Soccer Team
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2020 Dec 22
Eight Named to MAAC's All-Academic Volleyball Team
A total of eight Canisius volleyball student-athletes have been named to the 2020 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Volleyball All-Academic Team
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2020 Dec 22
Canisius Names Kelsey Childress Student-Athlete of the Month for November
Recognized for excelling in her sport (swimming and diving)
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2020 Dec 10
Canisius Names Lucas Kennedy Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in his sport (swimming and diving)
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2020 Nov 6
Canisius Names Ashley Kekeisen September Student-Athlete of the Month
Recognized for excelling in her sport (volleyball)
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2020 Oct 19
Canisius Names September Student-Athlete of the Month
Matt Genaway (golf) is recognized for excelling in his sport
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2020 Oct 19
Patterson-Ricks Named Preseason All-MAAC
Canisius senior women's basketball player D'Jhai Patterson-Ricks was recently named to the Preseason All-MAAC Second Team, as announced by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on its annual preseason awards show, which is broadcast on ESPN3. Last year, Patterson-Ricks averaged 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 30 games. In league play, Patterson-Ricks' averages climbed to 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. She ended the season ranked 11th in the MAAC in scoring average. Patterson-Ricks and her Golden Griffin teammates officially opened the 2019-20 season November 5. Click here to view the full season schedule.
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2019 Nov 5
Bender and Cornelia Earn MAAC Weekly Honors
After helping lead the Canisius women's swimming and diving team to a season-opening win over Rochester, junior Dana Bender and senior Gianna Cornelia were honored as the MAAC Female Swimmer and Diver of the Week, the conference office announced on Wednesday, October 16. Bender and Cornelia helped lead the Golden Griffins to a 193-102 win over Rochester October 11 in the team's first action of the 2019-20 season.
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2019 Nov 5
Malik Johnson Named Preseason All-MAAC
Canisius senior men's basketball player Malik Johnson was recently named to the Preseason All-MAAC Second Team, as announced by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on its annual Preseason Awards Show, which was broadcast on ESPN3. Johnson, who has started all 99 career games played during his time at 2001 Main Street, was an All-MAAC Third-Team choice at the end of the 2018-19 season after he averaged 9.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in 32 contests. Johnson and his Golden Griffin teammates officially tip off the 2019-20 basketball season on November 9 when the team plays at Brown.
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2019 Nov 5