The Jandoli School of Communication is committed to continuing the tradition established more than 70 years ago by the late Dr. Russell J. Jandoli, who taught generations of aspiring journalists the tenets of good writing and instilled respect and admiration for the practice of journalism.
Jandoli worked as a reporter for Time magazine and served as editor of publications at the War Department in Washington, D.C. He founded the Department of Journalism at St. Bonaventure in 1949 and ran it for 34 years. The program was named for its founder in 1992 and elevated to school status in 1995.
Innovation: The Jandoli School's digital magazine

Our digital magazine, published each semester, keeps readers informed of the latest happenings in the Jandoli School as well as the activities and accomplishments of our students, professors and alumni.
In the
Fall 2022 Edition:
- An update from Jandoli School Dean Aaron Chimbel
- Coverage of the Hellinger Awards Luncheon
- A Bolder Bonaventure plans dramatic renovations to the Jandoli School's home in Murphy
- Our new Wall of Emerging Leaders unveiled
- Faculty accomplishments and updates
- "Hear The Brothas" presentation
- Five-year strategic plan update
- Senior profile: Deandre Allen
- Remembering deceased former faculty members John Hanchette and Penny Williams
- Alumni updates: Brian Attea, '89; Lori Quigley, '81; Bill Fulton, '78; Samantha House, '11; Don Then, '74
Institute probes the intersection of media & democracy

The Jandoli Institute was created in 2019 to explore today’s media landscape through research studies, op-ed articles, social media, speaking engagements, commentary, analysis and other platforms.
“A healthy democracy requires a healthy media, so it is important to identify and explore ways to ensure that the media continues to play a constructive role in our nation’s democracy," said Dr. Richard Lee, associate professor of communication and the institute’s executive director.
The institute is named for the late Dr. Russell J. Jandoli (pictured), who founded the Department of Journalism at St. Bonaventure in 1949.
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