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St. Bonaventure to cover tuition for eligible NY students Oct 8, 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 2, 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.

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.

Art and music take center stage at QCA season opening Sep 3, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will launch its 2026–27 performance and exhibition seasons on Sunday, Sept. 20, with a full afternoon of world-class fine art, live symphonic music and community celebration.

Olean High alum creates endowment to honor Bonnies reporter Jul 29, 2026 | Shirley Whipple Struchen didn’t even attend St. Bonaventure, but the impact one man made on her life more than 60 years ago compelled her to establish a $50,000 endowment to the university in his name.

SBU students Wonder what the music is all about at Oxford Jul 27, 2026 | Students in St. Bonaventure University’s six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford’s Trinity College conducted research for a conference presentation on Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” album.

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.

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.

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.

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’s AAF team takes first place in district advertising competition Apr 27, 2023 | St. Bonaventure University students won their district in a national advertising competition for the first time Friday in New York City.

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.

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.

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.

SBU's Weinheimer takes marketing position with General Assembly May 1, 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.

Podcast series explores media, politics and Gen Z influence Nov 3, 2025 | In a three-part podcast series, St. Bonaventure University faculty and students will discuss the changing dynamics of media and politics.

First-year SBU students to be required to take AI literacy Mar 23, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will introduce a new artificial intelligence literacy unit into its introductory seminar beginning this fall, ensuring that all first-year students gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most transformative technologies shaping higher education and the workforce.

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.

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.

TAPinto Greater Olean celebrates 10th anniversary Feb 4, 2026 | TAPinto Greater Olean, an online news site staffed by St. Bonaventure University students, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this semester.