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Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by St. Bonaventure University

Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of St. Bonaventure University.

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in 2021-2022

The following students were recognized for academic excellence in honors and awards events leading up to Sunday’s Commencement ceremonies at St. Bonaventure University.

Meghan Hall, Jack Steger named Ideal Bonaventure Students for 2022

Meghan Hall of Buffalo and John “Jack” Steger of Webster have been named the Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2022.

ESPN's Wojnarowski addresses more than 700 St. Bonaventure graduates

One of the defining moments in Adrian Wojnarowski’s career came not when he was breaking news of another stunning NBA trade or free agent signing.

Fall ’22 freshman class largest at St. Bonaventure in two decades

Freshman confirmations are running at a 20-year high at St. Bonaventure University, up 22% over fall 2021 and more than 53% higher than fall 2015.

Close connections highlight Bona's 2022 Celebration of Excellence

The annual Celebration of Excellence offers scholarship and grant recipients the opportunity to meet and thank their benefactors.

Mackowski, co-editor present to Civil War Roundtable Congress

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, appeared with co-editor Brian Matthew Jordan for an online talk about their latest book, "The Great What Ifs of the American Civil War," for the Civil War Roundtable Congress on Friday, April 15.

Hoffmann on panel at Broadcast Education Association gathering

Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, associate professor of communication, recently participated in the Broadcast Education Association's yearly conference on a panel titled "Social Media Influence on COVID."

St. Bonaventure’s CommDay event for high school students returns to in-person workshops and presentations

Dozens of students and advisers from 10 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2022 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, April 8.

​Vaccaro, ’89, honored with induction on SBU’s Jandoli School Wall of Distinguished Graduates

Mike Vaccaro’s name was added to the Jandoli School Wall of Fame Thursday, an overdue honor that brought many people who spoke about Vaccaro to tears.

St. Bonaventure writing Professor Chris Mackowski co-edits book on marquee Civil War match-up: 'Grant vs. Lee'

A new hardcover book co-edited by Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication at St. Bonaventure University, examines the 11-month struggle between Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee that was the beginning of the end of the American Civil War.

Mackowski co-hosts American Battlefield Trust video project

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, spent five days this month co-hosting a video project for the American Battlefield Trust (ABT), the nation’s largest battlefield preservation organization.

SuperOrg CEO Mark Sickles to give public address as Lenna Visiting Professor at St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure University will welcome Mark Sickles, an accomplished corporate leader, board director and management consultant, to campus as the second Lenna Visiting Professor of the spring semester.

Abkowitz, Fisher present at special education conference

Dr. Pamina Abkowitz, assistant professor of childhood education, and Dr. Anne-Claire Fisher, associate professor and interim director of the inclusive special education program, presented at the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) conference on March 3 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

St. Bonaventure Alumna Kathleen Brady, ’68, to give four public lectures as Lenna Visiting Professor

St. Bonaventure University alumna Kathleen Brady, ’68, a writer and author, will present a number of classroom lectures and public presentations as the Lenna Visiting Professor from March 14-27.

Jandoli School of Communication to honor senior Hannah Roesch as 2022 Woman of Promise

St. Bonaventure University senior Hannah Roesch will be recognized Tuesday, March 15, as the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2022 Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise.

Dr. Jeff Gingerich named St. Bonaventure's 22nd president

Dr. Jeff Gingerich, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of Scranton, has been named the 22nd president of St. Bonaventure University.

Mackowski article selected for 'Battlefield Monuments' series

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, had an article selected by the American Battlefield Trust (ABT) for inclusion in a series called “Battlefield Monuments: Tools of Commemoration and Interpretation.”

ESPN’s Wojnarowski, ’91, to keynote St. Bonaventure’s 162nd Commencement

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Class of 1991, will deliver the keynote address Sunday, May 15, at St. Bonaventure University’s 162nd Commencement ceremony.

Jandoli Institute at St. Bonaventure launches hybrid journalism project

Inspired by physician-reporter partnerships used by major news organizations, the Jandoli Institute at St. Bonaventure has launched a hybrid journalism project in which professors from different disciplines will partner with faculty from the Jandoli School of Communication to develop and produce news stories.