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Mackowski is the first up in new Grant College speaker series

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, spoke as the first-ever presenter in the new Literary Landmark Speaker Series at Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark.

New book on journalistic skills includes chapters by Chimbel

Two chapters by Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, were included in a new book titled "Building Journalistic Skills: From the 5Ws to Fake News."

Mackowski conducts workshops for teachers, hosts virtual tour

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, served as a scholar in residence for the Williamson County Heritage Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee (not affiliated with “the” Heritage Foundation). Mackowski presented a pair of workshops at a June 1-2 conference for teachers.

Senior journalism major Karolina Dombaxi is focused on a bright future

Every day, senior Karolina Dombaxi moves forward with purpose. While her goals are big, her ambition is bigger.

University launches historic fundraising campaign to build ‘A Bolder Bonaventure’

St. Bonaventure University announced today (Sept. 12) the public launch of the largest fundraising campaign in its 164-year history.

Mackowski’s new book details key consequences of overlooked Civil War battle

Ulysses S. Grant’s campaign to capture the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the summer of 1863 proved to be one of the most decisive turning points of the American Civil War. As part of that campaign, Grant first had to capture the city of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi.

Jandoli Institute examines whether history can predict the future

A new Jandoli Institute research essay explores whether the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic will be similar to the Roaring Twenties that emerged after the 1918 influenza pandemic.

SBU seniors explore international journalism in Italian internship

Two rising senior journalism students at St. Bonaventure University have finished their fourth week interning at Positano News in Piano di Sorrento, Italy.