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Historians to explore America’s unlikely Revolutionary victory Apr 7, 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 1, 2026 | Sixty-four students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest March 21 at St. Bonaventure University.

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.

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.

Fr. David Couturier publishes new book on Franciscan ethics Mar 18, 2026 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies, has published a new book that synthesizes a moral vision from Judeo-Christian history and the lived experience of the early Franciscans.

Stanley publishes final novel in historical trilogy Mar 18, 2026 | Dr. Christopher Stanley, professor emeritus of Theology and Franciscan Studies, has published the final novel in a historical fiction trilogy that has earned praise from historians and ordinary readers alike.

Simpson highlights computational chemistry solutions Mar 18, 2026 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry, chair of the Chemistry Department and Honors Program chair, was invited to speak in Le Moyne College’s Natural Science Seminar Series March 6.

Hall’s new poetry collection set for April release Mar 18, 2026 | Dr. Joseph Hall’s seventh full-length book of poems, “Buffalo Free Rapid Transit,” will be published in early April by Black Ocean Press.

SBU history series to commemorate America’s 250th birthday Mar 5, 2026 | To help celebrate America’s 250th birthday this year, St. Bonaventure University’s History Department will present a series of public programs through March and April.

SBU partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT to students, faculty Feb 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will provide ChatGPT Edu licenses to all undergraduate students and faculty in the fall, significantly expanding the university’s commitment to AI integration throughout the educational experience.

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 5, 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 4, 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.

St. Bonaventure formally dedicates new Cyber Operations Center Dec 8, 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).

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.