St. Bonaventure University

Digital Journalism Testimonials


Discover what our students and alumni have to say about the Digital Journalism program, where you will learn to create engaging work across platforms — social, data, audio, video and interactive.


Dan BarryDan Barry, '80
Senior Writer & National Columnist, New York Times; winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting; acclaimed author

At Bona’s, I learned much more than the mere nuts and bolts of everyday journalism. I learned how to listen to the unheard, how to see the invisible among us, how to recognize the dignity in all.




Ben BlakelyBen Blakely, '23 (MA)
M.A. in Digital Journalism, 2023


I believe the real-world application stands out the most. Having the ability to learn from professors and countless Bonnie alums who have excelled in journalism and broadcasting has been worthwhile.




Eric FisherEric Fisher, '94,
Senior Reporter, Front Office Sports


St. Bonaventure is a special place that nurtures and develops a student's whole self, and not just their career skills. There are a lot of places where one can prepare for a career, but St. Bonaventure is uniquely positioned to develop students who are then prepared to both do well and do good in the world.




Justin CraigJustin Craig, '97
Senior director of programming and operations, ESPN Radio Network; former executive producer of ESPN’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning” program; former program director for ESPN New York and Chicago.


The most important characteristic in this industry is experience. There is no place better suited to give you the experience needed than right here at Bonaventure. Real world applications in an environment of encouragement is critical to hone your skills for the future.



Stephon JohnsonStephon Johnson
Reporter for The City; former staff writer, New York Amsterdam News; recipient of the New York Association of Black Journalists Award for Community Affairs


Not only will the program set you up for success, but you'll have access to an alumni base that will actually talk to you. Being a small school has its perks.