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SBU’s nursing programs receive CCNE accreditation for 10 years May 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s undergraduate nursing programs have received reaccreditation for the maximum 10-year term from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),
SBU to offer new major in Healthcare Management May 26, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business will offer a new major in Healthcare Management beginning this fall, providing students with an interdisciplinary business education tailored to the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
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.
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