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AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at SBU

Apr 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University is expanding its Computer Science offerings with a suite of new academic minors designed to give students across disciplines practical, in-demand technology skills — with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence.

McDivitt presents on political resistance philosophy

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Heather McDivitt, assistant professor of Philosophy and director of the Women’s Studies program, presented a paper April 17 during the 2026 Great Lakes Philosophy Conference.

Alexis Speck Glennon joins CSWE Teaching Academy

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Alexis Speck Glennon, assistant professor of Social Work and MSW Practicum director, was accepted into the 2026-2027 Council of Social Work Education Teaching Academy.

Simpson's research advances PFAS modeling methods

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry, is a co-author of a newly accepted paper in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling that could help strengthen future research on PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.”

Smith presents Melville research at conference

Apr 22, 2026 | On April 5-8, Caitlin Smith, assistant professor of English, presented a revised dissertation chapter at the Northeast Modern Language Association 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.”

SBU joins calls for peace expressed by Pope and Franciscans

Apr 17, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University joins the global Franciscan community in expressing deep gratitude for the recent call to peace issued by Pope Leo XIV, echoing a message that resonates profoundly with the university’s Catholic and Franciscan mission.

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.

SBU science majors now eligible for Syracuse master’s

Apr 10, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University students in four undergraduate science programs are now eligible for direct admission to two master’s degree programs in engineering at Syracuse University.

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.

SBU earns Top 10 status as a Military Friendly School®

Apr 10, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for 2026-2027, earning national recognition for its commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families.

SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students

Apr 09, 2026 | The St. Bonaventure University Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.

Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds

Apr 09, 2026 | On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

Historians to explore America’s unlikely Revolutionary victory

Apr 07, 2026 | On Monday, April 13, historians from the nationally acclaimed digital history platform Emerging Revolutionary War will present an interactive panel discussion titled “Winning the War: Why American Victory was So Remarkable” at 7 p.m. in 201 Plassmann Hall.

64 students from five schools compete in SBU’s Challenge 24

Apr 01, 2026 | Sixty-four students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest March 21 at St. Bonaventure University.

A rapid-fire Shakespearean romp April 17-18 at Quick Center

Mar 31, 2026 | Shakespeare’s 37 plays … performed by just three actors … all in 97 minutes. That’s the premise behind “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” the internationally popular comedy coming to St. Bonaventure's Quick Center April 17–18.

SBU to accept St. Francis BSW students into its MSW program

Mar 26, 2026 | St. Bonaventure and St. Francis universities have established a new 4+1 pathway that will allow qualified St. Francis students to earn both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in an accelerated timeframe.

SBU’s Quick Center to end 30th anniversary with Grand Finale

Mar 26, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will conclude its yearlong 30th anniversary with a Grand Finale Celebration on Friday, April 24 — an evening that captures the spirit, creativity and community that have defined the Quick Center for three decades.

Lecture to explore George Washington’s legacy and influence

Mar 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure hosts a free lecture on George Washington’s legacy and how Americans remember the Revolution ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.