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St. Bonaventure offering new major in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy ​

St. Bonaventure University is offering a new major rooted in the university’s core values. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy is grounded in the Franciscan principles that define St. Bonaventure while being married to the pragmatic coursework of its renowned Jandoli School of Communication.

Students with SBU campus radio station take their spot on Radio Row during Super Bowl Week

Five undergraduate students from St. Bonaventure University’s campus radio station have joined media professionals from around the world in Los Angeles this week in advance of the sports event of the year – Super Bowl LVI.

SBU Senior Hannah Roesch of Syracuse receives Carnegie-Knight News21 fellowship

For the seventh year in a row, a St. Bonaventure University student has been selected for a prestigious Carnegie-Knight News21 fellowship.

Hoffmann completes 3rd WHO infodemic manager training

Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, completed the 3rd infodemic manager training provided by World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mattioli co-authors article, presents virtual program

Monica Mattioli, adjunct instructor in the Jandoli School of Communication, co-authored an article titled "Reviving a Dormant Society" in the January issue of the print publication Planned Giving.

Bona students begin PolitiFact workshop with Jandoli Institute

The Jandoli Institute will begin its third PolitiFact workshop for St. Bonaventure University students Monday, Jan. 31.

St. Bonaventure offering corporate partnerships for seven online master’s degree programs

St. Bonaventure University is offering a corporate partnerships program, including a 15% tuition discount for seven online master’s degree programs.

Journalism alumna, Syracuse sportswriter Donna Ditota named New York Sportswriter of the Year

St. Bonaventure alumna and Syracuse sportswriter Donna Ditota has been named New York Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.

SBU’s Mackowski authors new book on Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg ​

Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University, has published a new book on the Civil War Battle of Fredericksburg.

Mackowski co-hosts American Battlefield Trust video series

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication in the Jandoli School of Communication, spent the first five days of December in western Tennessee and northern Mississippi where he co-hosted a series of videos for the American Battlefield Trust.

Makowski moderates keynote discussion at ABT Institute

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, and chair of the Jandoli School's undergraduate programs, moderated a discussion with New York Times bestselling author Jeff Shaara as the keynote event for the fall 2021 Virtual Teacher Institute sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust (ABT).

Harris wins Best Paper honor for research into Disney messaging

Heather Harris, assistant professor and director of the Master of Arts in Communication program in the Jandoli School, won a Best Paper award at the Fall Academy of Business Research Conference, held Oct. 28 in San Antonio, Texas.

DeSimone wins Best Paper award at ABR conference

Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication and director of the Master of Arts in Leadership program, won a Best Paper award at the international Fall Academy of Business Research conference, held Oct. 28 in San Antonio, Texas.

Students will provide live reports on local elections

St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication students will once again provide live election coverage.

New Leadership minor at St. Bonaventure features course options from 13 departments ​

St. Bonaventure University now offers an 18-credit minor in Leadership.

St. Bonaventure’s online M.A. in Leadership program offering $6,000 scholarship ​

St. Bonaventure University is offering a $6,000 Courageous Leadership Scholarship for students planning to begin its online Master of Arts in Leadership program in January.

Mackowski talks about Civil War general's death on C-SPAN2

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, appeared earlier this month on C-SPAN2.

Lee & Gilham join discussion of music and social justice

Dr. Richard Lee, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Dr. Alex Gilham, assistant professor of philosophy, took part in a panel discussion on music and social justice at the New York State Communication Association conference on Oct. 17.

New York State Communication Association hosts presentation by Lee

Anne Lee, a lecturer in the Jandoli School of Communication, presented at the New York State Communication Association conference on Oct. 16.

Longtime employee Kathy Boser nourishes Bona's legendary family atmosphere

Kathy Boser, administrative assistant in the Jandoli School of Communication, has nourished Bona’s family atmosphere for more than 36 years. To many she is the embodiment of the university’s values