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Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.
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Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.
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From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.
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News & Events
119 St. Bonaventure students honored at awards ceremony
May 18, 2026 | St. Bonaventure recognized 119 students at its Honors and Awards Ceremony, held Friday, May 15, at Reilly Center Arena.
Three SBU faculty honored with excellence awards
May 17, 2026 | Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members have been recognized with 2026 Awards of Excellence, honoring outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship and service.
Bonaventure legend encourages graduates to not fear the future
May 17, 2026 | The uncertainty of a rapidly evolving technological world has college graduates more than a little nervous about entering the workforce.
Six ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants
May 17, 2026 | Six graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at St. Bonaventure University were commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army on Sunday, May 17.
Amendola, Edgington named 2026 Ideal Bonaventure Students
May 17, 2026 | Conor Amendola, a Media Studies major from Erie, Pennsylvania, and Molly Edgington, an Inclusive and Early Childhood Education major from Glastonbury, Connecticut, have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2026.
New tennis courts dedicated to former SBU coach Pat Panzarella
May 14, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University formally dedicated its new tennis court complex Wednesday, honoring the legacy of longtime SBU Hall of Fame coach Pat Panzarella while celebrating a transformational gift that has elevated the program’s facilities.
Free paint recycling event June 6 at SBU
May 13, 2026 | Cattaraugus County and St. Bonaventure are teaming up to host a Free Paint Recycling Event on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on campus in the Francis Hall parking lot.
Four staff, three faculty honored at SBU’s 2026 Excellence Awards
May 12, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University honored the dedication, innovation and service of its employees during the 7th annual Presidential Staff Excellence Awards ceremony May 7.
Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni: Class of 2026 student speakers
May 11, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies in Reilly Center Arena, highlighted by student speakers whose stories reflect leadership, resilience and community impact.
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.
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Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session
Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session.
- 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026; register now
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Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session
Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session.
- 6:00- 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2026; register now
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Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session
Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session.
- 6:00- 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2026; register now
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants.