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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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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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Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution Mar 23, 2026 | Everyday voices of the American Revolution come to St. Bonaventure today as part of a series of programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
Scheppner named associate VP for Alumni Engagement at SBU Mar 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has named Chris Scheppner, ’13, ’14, as its associate vice president for Alumni Engagement, Dr. Jeff Gingerich, university president, announced.
SBU marks 90 years of CommDay Mar 22, 2026 | More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2026 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, March 20.
Bonnies drop heartbreaker to Tommies at hockey nationals Mar 14, 2026 | St. Thomas stormed back for a 4-3 win over the Bonnies to capture Pool A and advance to Monday’s semifinals of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament.
Bonnies move one step closer to semifinals at hockey nationals Mar 13, 2026 | St. Bonaventure (25-4-1) scored four answered goals to upend Utah State (24-12), 6-3, Friday night at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament in St. Louis.
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