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Hixon named Shakespeare journal section editor

Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Rebecca Hixon, assistant professor of English, has been named a section editor for the academic journal Borrowers and Lenders: The Journal of Shakespeare and Appropriation.

Poet Brandon Shimoda to read from his work March 12

Feb 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will host a virtual reading and conversation with award-winning poet and essayist Brandon Shimoda March 12.

SBU hosts regional math contest

Feb 23, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University hosted the regional phase of the 2026 MATHCOUNTS competition, a national contest for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students, Saturday, Feb. 14.

Sabina honored for 25 years with musicians’ association

Feb 10, 2026 | In December 2025, Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Art, Music and Theater, was one of several musicians honored in Buffalo by the Buffalo Musicians’ Association (Local 92, American Federation of Musicians) for 25 years of service.

Bussman publishes new essays in literary arts journal

Feb 10, 2026 | Jason K. Bussman, adjunct lecturer in English, had a pair of essays published in Otherwise Engaged: A Literary and Arts Journal’s Winter 2025 issue: “No, I’m Not Nate Bargatze” and “The R2D2 Toy Everyone Wanted.”

Pruitt publishes trauma research on adult survivors

Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Doyle Pruitt, associate professor and Master of Social Work program director, published an empirical manuscript titled “Innocence betrayed: The impact of grooming and family betrayal on trauma symptoms in adult survivors of child sexual abuse” in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect with colleagues from PennWest University and Penn State University.

Award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet at SBU’s Quick Center Feb. 20

Feb 05, 2026 | The award-winning Galvin Cello Quartet performs Feb. 20 as part of the Quick Center's 30th anniversary season, with additional masterclasses and community performances.

SBU to partner with CABOCES on Health Professions program

Feb 04, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will partner with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES on its New Vision – Health Professions program beginning this fall, creating expanded dual-enrollment opportunities for high school seniors interested in exploring careers in the healthcare field.

SBU’s Cadence Rodgers honored with 2026 Realbuto Award

Jan 28, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University senior Cadence Rodgers has won the 2026 Ryan Realbuto Award, an honor presented annually to recognize students who exemplify kindness, service and a commitment to positive social change.

SBU’s Convocation focuses on challenges, opportunities of AI

Jan 28, 2026 | St. Bonaventure’s Spring Convocation brought together nearly 300 faculty and staff for four hours of exploration, dialogue and practical engagement around the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in higher education.

SBU’s Quick Center to feature Onondaga potter Peter B. Jones

Jan 14, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will present an exhibition of new work by renowned Onondaga potter and sculptor Peter B. Jones in the Dresser Gallery, opening Friday, Jan. 23.

SBU students raise $13,432 at Bills games to aid campus groups

Jan 09, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s Sports Management Department once again turned experiential learning into meaningful impact, raising more than $13,000 this season through a coordinated fundraising partnership at Buffalo Bills home games.

Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition

Jan 08, 2026 | Students and faculty from three academic schools at St. Bonaventure University came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology.

SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association

Dec 17, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.

St. Bonaventure formally dedicates new Cyber Operations Center

Dec 08, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University formally opened its new Cyber Operations Center Monday afternoon, celebrating a transformative learning space made possible by a $450,000 federal earmark secured by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-Jamestown).

One week to Giving Tuesday: Learning to lead by serving others

Nov 25, 2025 | On Dec. 2, the Franciscan Center for Social Concern will host its annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas fundraising initiative. The crowdfunding event aims to raise $75,000 for social justice, advocacy and service programs on campus.

Faculty share insights on ethics at global Catholic conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Three SBU professors presented at the International Vincentian Business Ethics Conference Friday, Oct. 24.

Hager and honors student present pilot data at conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Audrey Hager, assistant professor of Psychology, and honors student Marion Naple, a senior Psychology major, presented research at the Penn-York Undergraduate Research Association Annual Conference Nov. 15.

Stevens, Latvian composer inspire students through choral art

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, director of choral activities in the Department of Art, Music and Theater, hosted acclaimed Latvian composer Laura Jēkabsone for a week of rehearsals and workshops with his Western New York-based professional treble chamber choir, Vox Lusciniae, in preparation for their Oct. 4 concert.

Caliva publishes essay on ancient Greek myth in Brill volume

Nov 19, 2025 | A paper by Dr. Kathryn Caliva Smart, assistant professor of History, has been included in a volume of essays on ancient myths and religion published by Brill.