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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and ranked No. 8 for value and No. 19 overall 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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Where Heart Meets Mind. Where Passion Fuels Purpose.

For purpose-driven professionals, St. Bonaventure's School of Graduate Studies offers a graduate experience rooted in Franciscan values and real community. Learn online, on campus, or in a hybrid format, and grow as a whole person — mind, heart, and spirit.
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SBU science majors now eligible for Syracuse master’s Apr 10, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University students in four undergraduate science programs are now eligible for direct admission to two master’s degree programs in engineering at Syracuse University.
Alan J. Steinberg to visit SBU as Lenna Visiting Professor Apr 10, 2026 | Alan J. Steinberg, a former senior federal environmental official and public policy expert, will visit St. Bonaventure University from April 13–24 as the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor.
SBU earns Top 10 status as a Military Friendly School® Apr 10, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for 2026-2027, earning national recognition for its commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families.
SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students Apr 9, 2026 | The St. Bonaventure University Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.
St. Bonaventure to host Esports Summer Day Camp Apr 7, 2026 | St. Bonaventure will offer an Esports Summer Day Camp July 6–10, 2026, featuring structured gameplay, team development and an introduction to careers in the esports industry for students entering grades 8–12.
Historians to explore America’s unlikely Revolutionary victory Apr 7, 2026 | On Monday, April 13, historians from the nationally acclaimed digital history platform Emerging Revolutionary War will present an interactive panel discussion titled “Winning the War: Why American Victory was So Remarkable” at 7 p.m. in 201 Plassmann Hall.
Giving Day to raise money for 900+ student-athletes at SBU Apr 7, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will host its annual Athletics Giving Day on Thursday, April 16, a 24-hour fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting more than 400 NCAA Division I and nearly 500 club student-athletes.
Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8 Apr 2, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at St. Bonaventure University.
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