Jandoli School of Communication News, Publications & Research

Bona’s Jandoli School learning spaces prioritized in campaign

Oct 25, 2022 | The John J. Murphy Professional Building has stood strong in the 40 years after its construction as journalism and media rapidly changed around it. But now it’s time to modernize Murphy, which is home to St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Mackowski presents at National Civil War Museum symposium

Oct 21, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, was an invited presenter at the National Civil War Museum’s “U.S. Grant: Strategy and Statesmanship Symposium,” held Oct. 15 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Mackowski is the first up in new Grant College speaker series

Oct 06, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, spoke as the first-ever presenter in the new Literary Landmark Speaker Series at Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark.

New book on journalistic skills includes chapters by Chimbel

Sep 23, 2022 | Two chapters by Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, were included in a new book titled "Building Journalistic Skills: From the 5Ws to Fake News."

Mackowski conducts workshops for teachers, hosts virtual tour

Sep 23, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, served as a scholar in residence for the Williamson County Heritage Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee (not affiliated with “the” Heritage Foundation). Mackowski presented a pair of workshops at a June 1-2 conference for teachers.

Mackowski’s new book details key consequences of overlooked Civil War battle

Aug 22, 2022 | Ulysses S. Grant’s campaign to capture the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the summer of 1863 proved to be one of the most decisive turning points of the American Civil War. As part of that campaign, Grant first had to capture the city of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi.

Jandoli Institute explores ethical question about COVID-19 treatment

Aug 03, 2022 | A new Jandoli Institute article explores whether hospitals would be morally justified to refuse to treat COVID-19 patients who have chosen not to be vaccinated.

Mackowski receives outstanding service award from American Battlefield Trust

Jul 29, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication in St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication, was honored by the American Battlefield Trust’s Teacher Institute.

New Jandoli Institute article explores health care in Cattaraugus County

Jul 27, 2022 | A review of health care data shows that Cattaraugus County needs to work on preventing chronic disease, on promoting well-being and on preventing mental health and substance abuse disorders.

New Jandoli Institute article examines Title IX

Jul 20, 2022 | Fifty years after the enactment of Title IX, women still experience sex-based inequalities in collegiate and interscholastic sports, according to an article published July 20, 2022, by the Jandoli Institute.

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

Jun 02, 2022 | 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.

Meghan Hall, Jack Steger named Ideal Bonaventure Students for 2022

May 15, 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

May 15, 2022 | 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

May 09, 2022 | 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

May 06, 2022 | 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

Apr 28, 2022 | 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

Apr 28, 2022 | 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

Apr 08, 2022 | 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

Apr 07, 2022 | 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'

Apr 06, 2022 | 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.