Niagara University
When was Niagara University Founded?
Niagara University was founded in 1856 by the Vincentian Community, a Roman Catholic religious order, making it one of the oldest universities in the state of New York.
This legendary rapper, known for his hit song "Lose Yourself," grew up in a working-class family and was the first in his family to attend college.
Eminem
This pop culture moment occurred during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004, sparking controversy and leading to widespread debate about indecency on television.
Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction with Justin Timberlake
His 2016 musical film, directed by Damien Chazelle, follows the love story between a jazz musician and an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.
La La Land
Man holding Croissant
I Could've Dropped My Croissant refers to a viral 2014 Vine clip in which the person filming scares his friend, who is holding a croissant on a plate, resulting in him yelling, "Stop, I could've dropped my croissant!" The video went viral shortly after appearing on Vine, inspiring numerous reactions, tributes and two viral sounds on TikTok over the course of seven years.
What "natural wonder" is located near Niagara University?
Niagara Falls
This iconic singer-songwriter, famous for hits like "Like a Rolling Stone," hailed from a humble background and attended college as a first-generation student before dropping out to pursue music.
Bob Dylan
In 2017, this film became a cultural phenomenon, breaking numerous box office records and inspiring countless memes and catchphrases, including "Wakanda Forever."
Black Panther
This 2017 superhero film features Gal Gadot in the title role as a princess of the Amazons who becomes Wonder Woman and helps to end World War I.
Wonder Woman
Little boy giving side-eye
Popeyes Kid or Terio at Popeyes is a viral Vine video of a young boy named Dieunerst Collin at a Popeyes fast-food restaurant standing next to a pair of garbage bins and giving side-eyed glances at the camera. An older man jokes that the boy resembles the Vine celebrity Terio as the boy looks uncomfortably at the camera.
Niagara University is rooted in this religious tradition, emphasizing service to others.
Vincentian Tradition
This influential jazz musician, often called the "High Priestess of Soul," broke barriers as a first-generation college student, studying classical piano at the Juilliard School before venturing into jazz.
Nina Simone
This British singer's unexpected encounter with a malfunctioning stage set at the 2015 Grammy Awards quickly became one of the most memorable moments in recent pop culture history.
Adele
Released in 2018, this horror film directed by John Krasinski follows a family living in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound.
A Quiet Place
What song does "hoodie kid" whip to?
Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
The athletic teams of Niagara University are known as these colorful birds.
Purple Eagles
This indie rock sensation, known for albums like "Funeral" and "The Suburbs," was the first in his family to attend college, where he met his future bandmates.
Win Butler (of Arcade Fire)
This television series finale, which aired in 2019, divided fans and sparked intense debates about character development, plot resolution, and the overall conclusion of the long-running show.
Finale of "Game of Thrones
This 2013 Disney animated film tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on a journey with a rugged mountain man to find her estranged sister.
Frozen
What came in the mail today?
*Caroline has meet this viner and can confirm he charges his fans 5 dollars per photo with him :-/
Deez nuts... gotten... Whoa...
Students at Niagara University can pursue undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in these academic fields:
Business, education, liberal arts, sciences, and the arts.
This Grammy-winning country music star, famous for songs like "Before He Cheats," was raised on a farm and became the first in her family to pursue higher education, studying communications.
Carrie Underwood
In 2013, this selfie taken by celebrities during a live broadcast became one of the most retweeted photos of all time, breaking Twitter records and capturing a memorable moment in pop culture history.
Ellen DeGeneres Oscars selfie
This 2019 film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, made history by becoming the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Parasite
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Look at All Those "Chickens"