Jandoli School of Communication News, Publications & Research

Mackowski’s newest books look at the Civil War through the lens of leadership and pop culture

Jul 31, 2023 | What can the Civil War teach us about leadership? What can movies and books teach us about the Civil War? These are the central questions at the heart of a pair of new books published by St. Bonaventure University Professor Chris Mackowski.

St. Bonaventure broadcasting student Rich Williams to receive Tim Russert Career Award

Jul 26, 2023 | Rich Williams, who will be a senior broadcast journalism student this fall at St. Bonaventure University, is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Russert Career Award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.

Dan Barry, Class of 1980, to receive 2023 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award

Jul 24, 2023 | Irish American Writers & Artists (IAW&A) will honor St. Bonaventure alumnus and longtime New York Times reporter and columnist Dan Barry, ’80, with its prestigious 2023 Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award.

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.

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.

Mackowski co-hosts video series on the battle of Chancellorsville

May 04, 2023 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, served as co-host this week for a series of videos by the American Battlefield Trust covering the story of the Civil War battle of Chancellorsville in central Virginia. May 1-5 marks the 160th anniversary of the battle.

Chimbel moderates panel at Broadcast Education conference

May 04, 2023 | Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel moderated a panel at the Broadcast Education Association conference titled “Building Trust: an ethical discussion about journalism in local communities.”

Two students selected to speak at St. Bonaventure University’s Commencement Exercises

May 03, 2023 | Breaking from tradition, St. Bonaventure University has selected two degree candidates as student speakers at this year’s Commencement Exercises, to be held Sunday, May 14, in the university’s Reilly Center.

St. Bonaventure professors Hoffmann and Brown honored by peers with professional excellence awards

Apr 28, 2023 | Two St. Bonaventure University professors have been honored by their colleagues with awards of excellence for the 2022-23 academic year. Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, associate professor of communication, was awarded the Professional Excellence in Community Service Award, while Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, was awarded the university’s Professional Excellence in Teaching Award.

200 students and teachers from area high schools explore communication field at CommDay 2023

Apr 21, 2023 | Dozens of students and advisers from 12 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2023 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, April 21.

Mackowski receives award and speaks at London conference

Apr 21, 2023 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, was recently chosen by the Houston (Texas) Civil War Roundtable as this year's recipient of its Frank E. Vandiver Award.

DeSimone and Harris win Best Paper award at conference

Apr 21, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor of leadership, and Heather Harris, assistant professor and director of the master's in communication program, presented their research paper titled "Move Over Scholar-Practitioners; Make Way for the Scholar-Creator" on March 24 at the 2023 Academy of Business Research Conference in New Orleans.

Engelhardt, ’79, honored with Domino Award by St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School

Apr 21, 2023 | Jim Engelhardt, ’79, was honored Thursday with the John Domino Award, given biennially to a St. Bonaventure University alumnus who has excelled in sports communication.

Dan Collins and Marianne Laine named St. Bonaventure’s 2023 Alumni of the Year

Apr 19, 2023 | Two St. Bonaventure University alumni whose service to their alma mater can be measured in decades – not years – have been named this year’s Alumni of the Year: Dan Collins, ’73, and Marianne (Letro) Laine, ’68.

SBU’s Gaudete Medals to honor three leaders in finance, legal work and health professions

Apr 18, 2023 | Three of Bona’s best will be honored for their influential work May 18 during St. Bonaventure University’s Gaudete Medal Celebration at The National Press Club Ballroom in Washington, D.C.

Mackowski hosts new virtual field trip of historic Boston sites

Mar 29, 2023 | The American Battlefield Trust has launched a new virtual field trip of Boston, Massachusetts, with St. Bonaventure's Dr. Chris Mackowski as host.

Mackowski receives fellowship from American Battlefield Trust

Mar 16, 2023 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School, has been selected by the American Battlefield Trust as a recipient of its Copie Hill Civil War Fellowship.

Jandoli School presents ‘Speak on Sistas’ Tuesday at QCA in honor of history months

Mar 13, 2023 | In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University will present “Speak on Sistas” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

Walker to present paper at annual AEJMC conference

Feb 24, 2023 | Dr. Tara Walker, assistant professor of communication, will present her paper titled "Dammed, Diverted, Redirected: Stigma in Newspaper Articles About the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), 1995-2015" at the 48th Annual Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Southeast Colloquium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in March.

PolitiFact Workshop returns to Jandoli Institute at St. Bonaventure

Feb 16, 2023 | The Jandoli Institute has begun its fourth workshop for St. Bonaventure University students.