The pilot year of Canisius University’s Buffalo Promise Scholarship has surpassed expectations, drawing more than 1,000 applications and highlighting the demand for affordable higher education in Western New York. Announced in fall 2024, the university’s bold new initiative covers 100 percent of undergraduate tuition for up to four years for eligible students, significantly expanding access to […]
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities invited Canisius University President Steve Stoute to share a reflection on his recent weeklong service encounter in El Salvador, as part of the Ignatian Colleagues Program. ICP is a formation program run by AJCU for leaders in higher education. This will not come as a surprise to my […]
Canisius University announced Tuesday that President Steve Stoute will be returning from his temporary leave of absence this week to resume his leadership duties. Stoute began his leave of absence on March 23 to support and care for a member of his immediate family who was facing a serious health issue. “We are grateful that […]
Canisius University President Steve Stoute announced the launch of an innovative new initiative aimed at expanding educational affordability and opportunity to the best and brightest local students. The Canisius Buffalo Promise Scholarship effectively covers 100 percent of tuition for up to four years of undergraduate study at the university to eligible admitted students. Canisius anticipates […]
Canisius University announced the appointment of Lawrence T. Potter Jr., Ph.D., as its new vice president for Academic Affairs, effective Nov. 11. Potter was selected to lead the university’s academic vision and strategic initiatives following an extensive nationwide search conducted with the assistance of AGB Search LLC. “Dr. Potter brings a wealth of experience and […]
Canisius University made impressive gains in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of America’s “Best Colleges” for 2025. The annual rankings evaluate the overall quality of higher education institutions as well as their performance in specific categories. This year Canisius improved its standing among regional colleges and universities in the North in areas core to […]
Canisius University is honored to announce that it is the recipient of a transformative $5 million gift from Rochester entrepreneur, philanthropist and civic leader Tom Golisano. This generous donation is part of a $360 million philanthropic initiative benefiting 82 nonprofit organizations across upstate New York, which Golisano unveiled at a news conference in Rochester on […]
Canisius University President Steve K. Stoute, JD, announced the first round of proposals selected to receive support from the President’s Innovation Fund. Canisius introduced the competitive grant program earlier this year. The initiative promises to invest $1 million over five years in support of original and inventive concepts that have the potential to advance the […]
Canisius University President Steve K. Stoute announced the Golden Griffin Guarantee, a promise that students will complete a bachelor’s degree in four years (eight semesters), or tuition for up to an additional 15 credit hours is free. Students enrolling in the fall 2024 semester are eligible. Students must maintain full-time, consecutive enrollment during all four […]
In a historic moment during Alumni Weekend, members of the Canisius family were treated to the first glimpse of the institution’s new logo. Nearly 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends erupted in applause when President Steve Stoute unveiled the new logo at Saturday night’s “Celebrating Canisius” event. “The logo incorporates key elements of our […]
