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St. Bonaventure students conduct fact-checks for PolitiFact

Jun 12, 2026 | Hate crimes, homelessness, taxes, housing and energy were among the topics fact-checked by St. Bonaventure University students during a PolitiFact Workshop conducted during the spring 2026 semester.

Randolph-Macon inaugurates SBU alumnus Michael Hill as president

Apr 27, 2026 | Randolph-Macon College formally inaugurated St. Bonaventure alumnus Dr. Michael E. Hill as its 16th president Friday, April 24, welcoming national voices, campus leaders, alumni and students to mark a defining moment in college history — and to help articulate a bold, forward-looking vision rooted in its enduring mission.

Mackowski speaks at Gettysburg, Civil War events

Apr 22, 2026 | On April 2, Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School of Communication, moderated a program at the Gettysburg Film Festival.

Chimbel discusses future of student media

Apr 22, 2026 | School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel speaks on content creation and student media at national conference.

Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands

Apr 17, 2026 | A majority of Americans say athletes, coaches and other figures in professional sports speaking out against what they believe are social injustices is good for sports, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders

Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at St. Bonaventure University’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

SBU lecture examines Boston’s role in sparking revolution

Apr 14, 2026 | What sparked the American Revolution? And why did it ignite in Boston? Those questions are at the heart of a presentation this month by St. Bonaventure University’s Dr. Steven Pitt.

Siena/SBU Survey: Over half of men 18-49 have sportsbook accounts

Apr 13, 2026 | Online sports betting is a growing facet of American life, with 27% of Americans and more than half of men ages 18-49 (52%) saying they have an active account with an online sportsbook, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

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.

Study examines media language and mental health stigma

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at St. Bonaventure, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”

Podcast, talks spotlight Civil War strategy and legacy

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, appeared on the American History Hit Podcast on March 19.

Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8

Apr 02, 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.

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.

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness

Mar 13, 2026 | Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Mackowski honored by Civil War Roundtable

Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, was honored Feb. 9 by the Raleigh (N.C.) Civil War Roundtable as this year’s recipient of the T. Harry Gatton Award.

SBU students take part in PolitiFact workshop

Feb 13, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University students are once again working with PolitiFact Chief Correspondent Louis Jacobson and Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee to check facts and write articles for PolitiFact.

Mackowski’s latest book recasts John Adams for America’s 250th

Feb 11, 2026 | John Adams isn’t always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski invites readers to take a fresh look just in time for America’s 250th birthday.

Mackowski explores Piney Branch Church in new article

Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, published a short feature in the fall issue of On the Front Line, a magazine published by the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.

TAPinto Greater Olean celebrates 10th anniversary

Feb 04, 2026 | TAPinto Greater Olean, an online news site staffed by St. Bonaventure University students, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this semester.

Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition

Jan 08, 2026 | Students and faculty from three academic schools at St. Bonaventure University came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology.

Wojnarowski elected to National Sports Media Hall of Fame

Jan 05, 2026 | Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most influential figures in modern sports journalism, has been elected to the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame.

SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association

Dec 17, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.

SBU’s Jandoli School announces new major in Content Creation

Dec 02, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

Lees represent SBU at National Student Journalism Conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Jandoli School of Communication faculty members Anne and Richard Lee took part in the Center for Community News 2025 National Conference: The Impact of Student Reporting from Oct. 2 to 4 at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

First-Gen leader finds her voice— and purpose — at SBU

Nov 07, 2025 | St. Bonaventure’s Jezerae "Jez" Fayson proves that with support and determination, first-gen students can thrive and lead with heart.

Lee revives push to make ‘Born to Run’ NJ’s song

Nov 03, 2025 | New Jersey is the only state in the nation that has never had a state song. Dr. Rich Lee, a professor at St. Bonaventure University, wants to change that.

Podcast series explores media, politics and Gen Z influence

Nov 03, 2025 | In a three-part podcast series, St. Bonaventure University faculty and students will discuss the changing dynamics of media and politics.

‘Unconditional Surrender’ brings Grant’s Civil War story to life

Oct 08, 2025 | The latest book by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Jandoli School, offers a reader-friendly, intro-level overview of Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s wartime career.

Harris exhibition to help Quick Center launch 30th anniversary

Sep 17, 2025 | As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Heather Lynn Harris, MFA, will present a special exhibition in The Front Gallery.

Profs explore care ethics and inclusion in media at journalism conference

Sep 10, 2025 | Dr. Tammy Matthews, assistant professor in Sports Journalism & Digital Journalism, and Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor of Communication, organized and participated in a panel at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference in San Francisco, California, in August.

Mackowski named to Gettysburg History Council

Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, has been named an inaugural member of the Gettysburg History Council, an initiative of the Adams County (PA) Historical Society in Gettysburg.

Chimbel moderates panel on adapting journalism education to change

Aug 21, 2025 | Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel organized and moderated a panel, “Leading Journalism Education Amid Rapid Global Change,” at the World Journalism Education Congress, Aug. 10, in San Francisco.

Bona students conduct research for presentation at conference

Jul 15, 2025 | Students in Anne Lee’s “Women, Minorities and the Media” course and Richard Lee’s “Media and Democracy” course are assisting with research for a presentation about Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, who studied journalism at St. Bonaventure in the 1960s and had successful careers covering rock’n’roll, developing advertising campaigns and writing novels.

Three SBU faculty members receive awards of excellence

May 18, 2025 | Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented this month with awards of excellence.

SBU's Matthews writes book chapter on reshaping sports journalism

May 16, 2025 | A peer-reviewed book chapter by Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor of Sports Journalism and Digital Journalism, has been published in the book "Instructing Intersectionality: Critical and Practical Strategies for the Journalism and Mass Communication Classroom."

SBU's Sackett presents documentary work on Kinzua and the Senecas

May 16, 2025 | Scott Sackett, a documentary filmmaker, public media producer and Jandoli School of Communication lecturer, co-presented his documentary work on Kinzua Dam and the Seneca Nation of Indians at the Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, on April 11. The screening and panel discussion were hosted by Dr. Quentin Lewis, museum curator.

SBU's Mackowski gives talks and tours in Boston as part of America 250

May 16, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, presented a pair of programs for the American Battlefield Trust in Boston, Massachusetts, in early May. The talks were part of America 250, an ongoing celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence that runs through July 4, 2026.

Scibilia to report on U.S. immigration as part of national fellowship

May 02, 2025 | A St. Bonaventure University student journalist will spend his summer covering a story that makes international headlines daily: U.S. immigration policy.

Anne and Richard Lee represent SBU at Local News Summit

May 01, 2025 | Jandoli School faculty members Anne and Dr. Richard Lee, lecturer and professor, respectively, represented the university at the inaugural State University of New York Institute for Local News Summit at SUNY Oneonta, April 10-11.

SBU's Chimbel is panelist at Broadcast Education Association conference

May 01, 2025 | Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, served on a panel at the Broadcast Education Association Annual Conference, held April 5 in Las Vegas.

SBU's Weinheimer takes marketing position with General Assembly

May 01, 2025 | Megan Weinheimer, '11, adjunct instructor in the master's in Marketing Communication program, has accepted a new role as paid media and affiliate marketing manager with General Assembly.

SBU's Mackowski presented 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award

May 01, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, has been awarded the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable's 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award.

SBU's Mackowski addresses the fall of Vicksburg in two new books

Apr 06, 2025 | The fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 4, 1863, proved a crucial turning point of the Civil War, although it took Union forces nearly seven months to capture the city. Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, chronicles that effort in a pair of new books.

SBU's Hoffmann takes on untruths of lead poisoning in report and blog

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Pauline W. Hoffmann, associate professor in the Jandoli School, completed the Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship with the Rockefeller Institute of Government by developing a public policy report and blog post titled "Mis/Disinformation and Lead Poisoning."

SBU's Anne and Richard Lee present 'The Story of Taro Tsujimoto' at conference

Apr 06, 2025 | Jandoli School faculty members Anne and Richard Lee, lecturer and professor, respectively, presented at the Joint Journalism and Communication History Conference at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism on March 28.

SBU's Moritz presents at 2025 Summit on Communication in Sport

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Brian Moritz, director of online master's programs in Digital Journalism and Sports Journalism, presented at the International Association for Communication and Sport's 2025 Summit on Communication in Sport, held in Chicago on March 15.

High school students visit Jandoli School for CommDay 2025

Apr 04, 2025 | More than 250 students and teachers from 15 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2025 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, April 4.

Chris LaPlaca, ’79, to serve as 2025 Lenna Professor at SBU, JCC

Mar 18, 2025 | Chris LaPlaca, who spent more years than anyone behind the scenes at ESPN, will talk about the network’s rise from “scrappy startup to global icon” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at St. Bonaventure University’s Doyle Conference Center.

SBU's Mackowski has busy month as presenter on the Civil War

Mar 14, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School, spoke in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this month for the American Battlefield Trust, where he discussed the surrenders of the Confederacy in a program titled “From Appomattox to Citronelle and Beyond.”

SBU's Harris to present at Visual Communication Conference

Mar 14, 2025 | Heather Lynn Harris, associate professor and director of the master's program in Marketing Communication, has been accepted to present her research, "A Sabbatical Exploration of Visual Storytelling," at the 39th Annual Visual Communication Conference (VisComm 39) in Estes Park, Colorado, June 18-22.

Donna Ditota, Mex Carey to be honored by Jandoli School

Feb 17, 2025 | Celebrating the impact its graduates make on the world of sports media, St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication will honor two of its alumni shaping the intersections of sports, journalism, and public relations at a trio of on-campus events.

Siena/SBU Survey: 61% say NFL promotes values making U.S. better

Feb 10, 2025 | By 61-14% Americans say that professional football promotes values that make the United States a better country, according to a new poll released today by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Siena/SBU Survey: 29% picked Chiefs to win title before playoffs

Feb 04, 2025 | Prior to the start of the NFL playoffs, nearly half of Americans said the Kansas City Chiefs would win the AFC championship and 29% — twice as many as the Detroit Lions — said the Chiefs would win the Super Bowl, according to a new survey released today by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

SBU's Mackowski authors articles, joins discussion of his work

Jan 30, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, recently published a pair of biographical sketches in "The Commanders of Antietam," the newest publication from the Antietam Institute. The pieces highlighted Confederate generals Stonewall Jackson and the irascible D. H. Hill.

Artwork by SBU's Harris to be included in Napa Valley resort & spa project

Jan 30, 2025 | Artwork by Heather Lynn Harris, associate professor and director of the master's in Marketing Communication program, has been licensed by Blanc Space Art, LLC for inclusion in the prestigious Silverado Resort & Spa project in Napa Valley, California.

Lee contributes to AMP special edition on Springsteen album

Dec 16, 2024 | An article by Dr. Richard Lee, a professor in the Jandoli School, appeared in AMP: American Musical Perspectives, an academic journal published by Penn State University Press.

Matthews illuminates social injustice in sports as panelist

Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor of Sports Journalism and Digital Journalism, was a panelist at the 107th Annual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in August.

Lee presents on 'SNL Weekend Update' project at conference

Nov 23, 2024 | Dr. Richard Lee, a professor in the Jandoli School, spoke at the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association conference in Atlantic City on Nov. 9.

Lee presents her research on Marilyn Monroe at conference

Nov 23, 2024 | Anne Lee, a lecturer in the Jandoli School of Communication, presented her research on Marilyn Monroe at the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association conference in Atlantic City on Nov. 7.

Harris to present research on shape language at Texas A&M

Nov 23, 2024 | Heather Harris, associate professor and director of the master's program in Marketing Communication, was invited to speak at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Nov. 21.

DeSimone named to board of trustees at Aquarium of Niagara

Nov 23, 2024 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor and director of the master's in Leadership program, was appointed on Oct. 1 to the board of trustees for the Aquarium of Niagara (AON) and will head up the Diversity, Equity, Access, & Inclusion Committee.

Mackowski publishes article in Civil War Institute journal

Nov 23, 2024 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School, has an article in the 2025 edition of the Journal of the Shenandoah Valley During the Civil War Era, a journal published by Shenandoah University’s McCormick Civil War Institute.

ESPN’s Freddie Coleman broadcasts national radio show from RC

Nov 19, 2024 | Freddie Coleman, longtime ESPN Radio host, will broadcast his 3-7 p.m. national show from the Reilly Center Wednesday, just before the unbeaten Bonnies (4-0) men’s basketball team take on Mansfield University.

Harris to share artistic journey with Western New York artists

Nov 08, 2024 | Heather Harris, associate professor of Communication, was invited by a distinguished collective of artists from Western New York to deliver her talk “My Journey Moving from Traditional to Digital Art.”

Moritz writes chapters in new textbook on sports journalism

Nov 08, 2024 | Dr. Brian Moritz, associate professor of online master's Journalism programs, is the co-author of a new sports journalism textbook, "Introduction to Sports Journalism," published in September by Human Kinetics.

St. Bonaventure faculty will discuss presidential election on TV and radio this weekend

Oct 30, 2024 | Buffalo Toronto Public Media will broadcast a forum that features St. Bonaventure University faculty unpacking the issues in the presidential election.

Chimbel is panelist at Broadcast Education Assoc. conference

Oct 25, 2024 | Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, was a panelist for “Strategies for Mentorship of Colleagues and Managing Burnout in Higher Education,” a Curriculum, Assessment & Administration session at the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) On-Location conference held Oct. 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mackowski makes three invited presentations on the Civil War

Oct 25, 2024 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, made a pair of invited presentations on Oct. 5 at the Art of Command Conference in Middleburg, Virginia.

New book chronicles the forgotten brutality of the Civil War’s Spotsylvania Battle

Oct 16, 2024 | Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication, has written a new book, “A Tempest of Iron and Lead: Spotsylvania Court House, May 8–21, 1864.” The book, published by Savas Beatie, LLC, has already been chosen as a selection by the History Book Club.

Major gift to Jandoli School lays foundation for Henretta Center

Oct 11, 2024 | The upcoming addition to the home of the renowned Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University now has a name, thanks to the generosity of one of its most accomplished alumni.

SBU to host forum on presidential race Oct. 22; registration required

Oct 07, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University will host a panel discussion on the 2024 presidential race on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Jandoli School of Communication to mark 75 years with daylong celebration of events Oct. 19

Sep 25, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the rich legacy and exciting future of the Jandoli School of Communication during the school’s 75th Anniversary and Hellinger celebration Oct. 19 on campus.

Story by Borden chosen for The Year's Best Sports Writing

Sep 10, 2024 | Sam Borden, adjunct instructor in the Jandoli School of Communication's Online Journalism master's programs, will have a story in the 2024 edition of The Year's Best Sports Writing, published by Triumph Books.

Walker presents and earns Best Poster award at conference

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Tara Walker, assistant professor of Communication, presented her paper titled "Complicated girls suck: A feminist autoethnography of media and outlaw emotions at the turn of the 21st century," at the national Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Conference, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in August.

Mackowski presents Civil War programs over the summer

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, gave a Civil War tour of New Orleans’s French Quarter in July as part of the American Battlefield Trust’s annual Teacher Institute for K-12 teachers.

Mackowski and colleagues honored with gold Telly Award

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, was part of a team honored over the summer with a gold Telly Award.

Matthews earns Best Paper honor at annual ICA conference

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor of Sports Journalism and Digital Journalism, earned the prestigious 2024 African Journalism Studies (AJS) Best Paper Award at the 74th Annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, held June 20-24 on Australia’s Gold Coast.

Jandoli Institute to publish hybrid journalism series

Jun 20, 2024 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics St. Bonaventure University faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.

St. Bonaventure/Siena Research survey reveals 75% of Americans to watch Super Bowl; wings are king

Jan 30, 2024 | For the second year in a row, 75% of all Americans plan to watch the Super Bowl according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

DeSimone presents on gender bias, casuistry bias, and allyship

Nov 17, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor of leadership and director of the master’s in leadership program in the Jandoli School of Communication, gave three DEI presentations over the past month.

SBU’s DeSimone honored by Buffalo’s Business First with Woman of Influence Award

Jul 20, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University, will be honored Sept. 14 with a Woman of Influence Award from Buffalo’s Business First.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

May 14, 2023 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

St. Bonaventure offering corporate partnerships for seven online master’s degree programs

Jan 21, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University is offering a corporate partnerships program, including a 15% tuition discount for seven online master’s degree programs.

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