University Ministries News, Publications & Research

SBU men, women qualify for club basketball regionals

Mar 25, 2026 | Both the men’s and women’s club teams at SBU have qualified for the National Club Basketball Association North Atlantic Regional Tournaments this weekend at Syracuse University.

First-year SBU students to be required to take AI literacy

Mar 23, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will introduce a new artificial intelligence literacy unit into its introductory seminar beginning this fall, ensuring that all first-year students gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most transformative technologies shaping higher education and the workforce.

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.

Bonnies drop heartbreaker to Tommies at hockey nationals

Mar 14, 2026 | St. Thomas stormed back for a 4-3 win over the Bonnies to capture Pool A and advance to Monday’s semifinals of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament.

Bonnies move one step closer to semifinals at hockey nationals

Mar 13, 2026 | St. Bonaventure (25-4-1) scored four answered goals to upend Utah State (24-12), 6-3, Friday night at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament in St. Louis.

Bonnies rally in third to win opener at hockey nationals

Mar 12, 2026 | St. Bonaventure (24-4-1) was clearly legit entering the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament having won 12 games in a row, and it’s refusal to quit propelled the Bonnies to a 4-3 win over Florida Atlantic (15-7-1) this evening in St. Louis in the first round of pool play.

Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament

Mar 10, 2026 | Mike Cosentino knows the hill is only steeper now. But the St. Bonaventure University hockey coach isn’t backing down from the challenge.

Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney

Mar 05, 2026 | The Bonnies qualified for the national tourney April 24-26 in Boyds, Maryland, with a dominating performance at the Frostbite 7s national qualifier last weekend in Landisville, Pennsylvania.

Bona Giving Day blitz raises record $687,000

Mar 04, 2026 | Bona Giving Day united the entire St. Bonaventure family in an inspiring show of confidence in the university’s future, raising an unprecedented $687,000 to support students, programs and the university’s Franciscan mission.

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.

Bonnies blitz RPI, 6-2, to advance to club hockey nationals

Feb 22, 2026 | A day after nearly blowing a 3-0 lead, St. Bonaventure left no doubt in the final round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Regional Tournament.

Bonnies hang on for 3-2 win in national club hockey tourney

Feb 21, 2026 | No. 3 St. Bonaventure held off No. 14 Sacred Heart, 3-2, to advance to Sunday’s final round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Northeast Regional Tournament at Simsbury, Connecticut.

Bonnies two wins away from national club hockey tournament

Feb 19, 2026 | St. Bonaventure (21-4-1), ranked No. 3 in the ACHA regional tournament, squares off with No. 14 Sacred Heart (12-8-3) in the first round at 10 a.m. Saturday in Simsbury, Connecticut. The game will be streamed here (subscription required).

Bonnies upend top-ranked Niagara to claim UNYCHL hockey title

Feb 13, 2026 | St. Bonaventure’s Cole Bailey scored late in the third period and 3:45 into overtime to give the Bonnies a thrilling 3-2 win over the Purple Eagles Thursday night to capture the Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League title at NU’s Dwyer Arena.

Six Bonnies named to NCR All-American rugby teams

Feb 06, 2026 | Six St. Bonaventure rugby players have been named to the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division I All-American teams for the fall 15s season.

Province, St. Bonaventure renew sponsorship agreement

Feb 02, 2026 | The Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Order of Friars Minor (O.F.M.) has agreed to continue its sponsorship of St. Bonaventure University, reaffirming a Franciscan relationship that dates to the university’s founding in 1858.

SBU’s Cadence Rodgers honored with 2026 Realbuto Award

Jan 28, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University senior Cadence Rodgers has won the 2026 Ryan Realbuto Award, an honor presented annually to recognize students who exemplify kindness, service and a commitment to positive social change.

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.

St. Joseph’s students make annual food delivery to Warming House

Dec 19, 2025 | For the 44th consecutive year, students from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute delivered a truckload of nonperishable food items and paper products Friday to the Warming House, St. Bonaventure University’s soup kitchen on North Union Street in Olean.

SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association

Dec 17, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.