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Mackowski speaks at Gettysburg, Civil War events

Apr 22, 2026 | On April 2, Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School of Communication, moderated a program at the Gettysburg Film Festival.

DeSimone to speak at WNY Women’s Leadership Summit

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor and director of the master’s in Leadership program in the Jandoli School of Communication, has been invited to speak at the WNY Women’s Foundation Leadership Summit May 29.

Moritz presents research on sports gambling coverage

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Brian Moritz associate professor and director of online journalism MA programs, presented research into how sports journalists are covering gambling scandals at the IACS Summit on Communication and Sports.

Chimbel discusses future of student media

Apr 22, 2026 | School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel speaks on content creation and student media at national conference.

SBU panel explores meaning of independence today

Apr 21, 2026 | St. Bonaventure hosts a panel on the meaning of independence as part of its America’s 250 Series, concluding with “The Revolution Today.”

Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands

Apr 20, 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.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders

Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at St. Bonaventure University’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

SBU lecture examines Boston’s role in sparking revolution

Apr 14, 2026 | What sparked the American Revolution? And why did it ignite in Boston? Those questions are at the heart of a presentation this month by St. Bonaventure University’s Dr. Steven Pitt.

Siena/SBU Survey: Over half of men 18-49 have sportsbook accounts

Apr 13, 2026 | Online sports betting is a growing facet of American life, with 27% of Americans and more than half of men ages 18-49 (52%) saying they have an active account with an online sportsbook, 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.

Alan J. Steinberg to visit SBU as Lenna Visiting Professor

Apr 10, 2026 | Alan J. Steinberg, a former senior federal environmental official and public policy expert, will visit St. Bonaventure University from April 13–24 as the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor.

Study examines media language and mental health stigma

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at St. Bonaventure, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”

Podcast, talks spotlight Civil War strategy and legacy

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, appeared on the American History Hit Podcast on March 19.

Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8

Apr 02, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at St. Bonaventure University.

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.

SBU marks 90 years of CommDay

Mar 22, 2026 | More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2026 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, March 20.

Harris to present research at visual communication conference

Mar 18, 2026 | Heather Harris, associate professor of Communication, has had her research accepted for presentation at the VISCOMM40 International Visual Communication Conference, to be held in June 2026 in Yachats, Oregon.

Hoffmann named reviewer for UNESCO Science Report

Mar 18, 2026 | Dr. Pauline W. Hoffmann, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, has been selected as a reviewer for Chapter 8, “Europe and North America,” in the 8th edition of the UNESCO Science Report (USR)

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness

Mar 13, 2026 | Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, 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 partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT to students, faculty

Feb 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will provide ChatGPT Edu licenses to all undergraduate students and faculty in the fall, significantly expanding the university’s commitment to AI integration throughout the educational experience.

Mackowski honored by Civil War Roundtable

Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, was honored Feb. 9 by the Raleigh (N.C.) Civil War Roundtable as this year’s recipient of the T. Harry Gatton Award.