University Ministries News, Publications & Research

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.

Bonnies pummel Queens, 55-19, to capture national rugby title

Dec 13, 2025 | After hanging on by their fingernails in 2021 to edge Penn State, 19-18, for the National Collegiate Rugby Division I Championship, St. Bonaventure dominated Queens University, 55-19, Saturday in Houston to capture its second NCR title.

Bonnies headed to Houston seeking second national rugby title

Dec 10, 2025 | The Bonnies travel to Houston today to prepare for Saturday’s National Collegiate Rugby D-I Championship match with Atlantic Rugby Conference rival Queens University.

Bonnies wallop Walsh to advance to national rugby title game

Dec 06, 2025 | The Bonnies (8-2-1 overall), ranked No. 3 in the latest NCR poll, dominated No. 4 Walsh University, 33-8, Saturday afternoon at Butler, Pennsylvania, to advance to the National Collegiate Rugby D-I title game for the third time in the last five years.

SBU one win away from third trip to rugby national title game

Dec 04, 2025 | One thing is certain: St. Bonaventure’s match Saturday vs. Walsh University in a National Collegiate Rugby Championship semifinal won’t be a repeat of their match Oct. 3.

SBU’s Jandoli School announces new major in Content Creation

Dec 03, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

One day to Giving Tuesday: Bona Buddies marks 50th year

Dec 01, 2025 | For 50 years, Bona Buddies has been a staple of the St. Bonaventure University community. To help raise money and awareness for Bona Buddies and other service programs, SBU’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) is hosting #GivingTuesdayatBonas on Dec. 2.

One week to Giving Tuesday: Learning to lead by serving others

Nov 25, 2025 | On Dec. 2, the Franciscan Center for Social Concern will host its annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas fundraising initiative. The crowdfunding event aims to raise $75,000 for social justice, advocacy and service programs on campus.

Bonnies bludgeon No. 2 Brown to reach national rugby semifinals

Nov 22, 2025 | In one of the most dominant performances in program history, St. Bonaventure stormed to a 31-0 halftime lead and ousted Brown (8-1), the nation’s second-ranked team, 51-7, to advance to the national semifinals Dec. 6 at Butler, Pennsylvania.