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SBU ranks No. 15 among nation’s best Catholic colleges

Oct 14, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has been named one of the nation’s leading Catholic institutions, ranking No. 15 in Niche’s 2027 Best Catholic Colleges in America list and No. 2 among Catholic colleges in New York.

St. Bonaventure to cover tuition for eligible NY students

Oct 08, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with annual incomes of $80,000 or less and typical assets.

Where a St. Bonaventure education can take you

Oct 02, 2026 | Where can a St. Bonaventure education take you? For the Class of 2025, strong outcomes reflect the value of hands-on learning, meaningful relationships and preparation for what comes next.

Francis Week brings message of compassion, service to life

Sep 24, 2026 | Eight centuries after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Bonaventure University will commemorate his life, legacy and enduring call to compassion during Francis Week 2026, Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

SBU jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

Sep 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities in the North in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released today.

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.

119 St. Bonaventure students honored at awards ceremony

May 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure recognized 119 students at its Honors and Awards Ceremony, held Friday, May 15, at Reilly Center Arena.

Amendola, Edgington named 2026 Ideal Bonaventure Students

May 17, 2026 | Conor Amendola, a Media Studies major from Erie, Pennsylvania, and Molly Edgington, an Inclusive and Early Childhood Education major from Glastonbury, Connecticut, have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2026.

Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni: Class of 2026 student speakers

May 11, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies in Reilly Center Arena, highlighted by student speakers whose stories reflect leadership, resilience and community impact.

Voss, graduate students present AI-focused literacy research

May 07, 2026 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy and director of the B12 Literacy and Reading Center, presented with graduate literacy candidates Brooke Selvaggio and Emily Piwko at the New York State Reading Association Annual Conference.