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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked among the best schools in the North by U.S. News & World Report, St. Bonaventure — located in beautiful Western New York — is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.

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From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.

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St. Bonaventure again recognized by Princeton Review Aug 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review.
SBU education programs earn accreditation from AAQEP Aug 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s educator preparation programs have earned national accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), affirming the quality and effectiveness of programs in the university’s School of Education.
Redfern chosen to lead Marketing & Communications Office Aug 6, 2026 | Paul Redfern, a nationally respected higher education marketing and communications leader with more than 25 years’ experience at institutions in the Northeast, has been named chief marketing and communications officer at St. Bonaventure University.
Szymanski honored with Community Impact Award Jul 31, 2026 | Jeff Szymanski, clinical assistant professor and director of didactics in St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Studies program, has won the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).
Quick Center announces Performing Arts series, fall galleries Jul 31, 2026 | A diverse, world-class lineup of music, dance and theatrical chemistry is coming to the Southern Tier as St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season.
Olean High alum creates endowment to honor Bonnies reporter Jul 29, 2026 | Shirley Whipple Struchen didn’t even attend St. Bonaventure, but the impact one man made on her life more than 60 years ago compelled her to establish a $50,000 endowment to the university in his name.
SBU students Wonder what the music is all about at Oxford Jul 27, 2026 | Students in St. Bonaventure University’s six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford’s Trinity College conducted research for a conference presentation on Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” album.
Franciscan Institute concludes dynamic summer programs Jul 17, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has successfully concluded its 2026 summer programs, bringing together scholars, friars, lay leaders, ministers and students from around the world for a season of study, reflection and celebration rooted in the rich Franciscan intellectual and spiritual tradition.
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