Alumni News | St. Bonaventure University

For guests and volunteers, #Bona’s Warming House nourishes body and soul

Nov 25, 2019 | For Paul Nana Afful, a lifetime of generous acts has paved the way to a passion for helping others. “My whole life has been filled with people I’ve never even met helping me out. Now I want to do the same,” Afful said.

University’s Bona Buddies program creates connections that matter

Nov 21, 2019 | For Maggie Finley, the best part of being a Bona Buddy mentor is the chance to be a positive influence in someone’s life.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas launches Dec. 3 to raise funds for SBU outreach ministries

Nov 15, 2019 | The Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its second annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas fundraising initiative on Dec. 3.

SBU Theater’s upcoming performance of ‘Lines’ called ‘unpredictable … entertainingly strange’

Oct 18, 2019 | “Lines,” a newly devised play by SBU Theater featuring Shakespeare, magic, dance and song, will be performed Wednesday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. each night in Garret Theater on the St. Bonaventure University campus.

St. Bonaventure honors alumni Nelson, Gravius and ESPN’s Wojnarowski at Hellinger Awards luncheon

Oct 11, 2019 | The Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University honored three alumni at its 2019 Mark Hellinger Awards luncheon Monday, Oct. 7, at Hearst Tower in Manhatta

Bona freshmen go “all in” with philanthropy

Aug 30, 2019 | Good things happen when people join together in support of others — that was one of the lessons learned when St. Bonaventure University’s Class of 2023 gathered for Welcome Days.

Empowered by Bona's

Aug 28, 2019 | It took Jessie Briggs Joyce four visits to St. Bonaventure University’s campus before signing on as a student.

Dan & Gayle Patton of Houston establish #Bonas scholarship honoring Fr. Rich Flaherty, O.F.M.

Aug 27, 2019 | More than a decade has passed since they last sat across from each other, more than 1800 miles separates them and 28 years have flown by since they first met in Francis Hall. But for Dan Patton,’95, and Fr. Richard Flaherty, O.F.M., the strong bond forged between them at Bona’s will last forever.

Funeral arrangements announced for Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M.

Jul 30, 2019 | Funeral arrangements have been announced for Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., 71, president of Siena College and former vice president for Franciscan Mission at St. Bonaventure.

St. Bonaventure University School of Business Advisory Council names new officers

Jul 10, 2019 | The School of Business Advisory Council at St. Bonaventure University has named new officers, said Dr. Matrecia James, school dean.

St. Bonaventure University’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend expected to draw more than 1,000

Jun 04, 2019 | More than 1,000 St. Bonaventure University alumni will reconnect with their campus and classmates this weekend, June 7-9, at the annual Alumni Reunion Weekend.