Canisius College, founded in 1870, is the premier private university in Western New York and one of 28 Jesuit Catholic colleges in the nation. It is consistently ranked among the top regional institutions in the Northeast, and is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Academically, undergraduate, graduate and professional programs are offered suiting all interests and career goals across 3 main schools all highly accredited and recognized for excellence in teaching, curriculum, and outcomes. In addition, several servi
ces and facilities are provided to all students including; student support services, sports & athletic facilities, counseling services, health services, housing services, a library and more. Beyond educational matters, there are more than 100 student organizations, clubs and events which are great ways to meet new people, apply your leadership skills, and learn more about yourself and the world around you.
With a population over 250,000, Buffalo is the second-largest city in the state of New York. Though the city has gone through some tough points in its history, it is undergoing a dramatic transformation that is renewing every aspect of civic life. Buffalo is building a new identity as a city of great nightlife, cultural attractions and indigenous cuisine, as well as tight-knit neighborhoods with community spirit and a real sense of place. With power from nearby Niagara Falls, it was the first A
merican city to have electric streetlights. One of its nicknames – Queen City – was because it was the largest and most prosperous city along the Great Lakes. The city is famous for its urban planning, dozens of prominent annual festivals, two professional sports teams, and long-standing music and arts scene.