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Randolph-Macon inaugurates SBU alumnus Michael Hill as president

Apr 27, 2026 | Randolph-Macon College formally inaugurated St. Bonaventure alumnus Dr. Michael E. Hill as its 16th president Friday, April 24, welcoming national voices, campus leaders, alumni and students to mark a defining moment in college history — and to help articulate a bold, forward-looking vision rooted in its enduring mission.

Mackowski speaks at Gettysburg, Civil War events

Apr 22, 2026 | On April 2, Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School of Communication, moderated a program at the Gettysburg Film Festival.

Moritz presents research on sports gambling coverage

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Brian Moritz associate professor and director of online journalism MA programs, presented research into how sports journalists are covering gambling scandals at the IACS Summit on Communication and Sports.

Chimbel discusses future of student media

Apr 22, 2026 | School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel speaks on content creation and student media at national conference.

Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands

Apr 20, 2026 | A majority of Americans say athletes, coaches and other figures in professional sports speaking out against what they believe are social injustices is good for sports, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

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.

Siena/SBU Survey: Over half of men 18-49 have sportsbook accounts

Apr 13, 2026 | Online sports betting is a growing facet of American life, with 27% of Americans and more than half of men ages 18-49 (52%) saying they have an active account with an online sportsbook, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

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.

Study examines media language and mental health stigma

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at St. Bonaventure, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”

Podcast, talks spotlight Civil War strategy and legacy

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a writing professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, appeared on the American History Hit Podcast on March 19.

Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8

Apr 02, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at St. Bonaventure University.

SBU marks 90 years of CommDay

Mar 22, 2026 | More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2026 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, March 20.

Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness

Mar 13, 2026 | Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Mackowski honored by Civil War Roundtable

Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, was honored Feb. 9 by the Raleigh (N.C.) Civil War Roundtable as this year’s recipient of the T. Harry Gatton Award.

SBU students take part in PolitiFact workshop

Feb 13, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University students are once again working with PolitiFact Chief Correspondent Louis Jacobson and Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee to check facts and write articles for PolitiFact.

Mackowski’s latest book recasts John Adams for America’s 250th

Feb 11, 2026 | John Adams isn’t always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski invites readers to take a fresh look just in time for America’s 250th birthday.

Mackowski explores Piney Branch Church in new article

Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, a professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, published a short feature in the fall issue of On the Front Line, a magazine published by the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.

TAPinto Greater Olean celebrates 10th anniversary

Feb 04, 2026 | TAPinto Greater Olean, an online news site staffed by St. Bonaventure University students, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this semester.

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.