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Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal Oct 22, 2025 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — SBU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.
Andrews hosts Nature Day event for elementary students Oct 25, 2024 | Dr. Kathryn J. Andrews, assistant professor of Elementary Education, hosted a Nature Day event for Allegany-Limestone elementary students at Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville.
Writers & Publishers Room offers unique resources to LPE students Jun 5, 2025 | SBU's Writers & Publishers Room offers Literary Publishing and Editing and English majors a space to study — and create.
Dr. Kimberly DeSimone’s manuscript accepted for ABR Conference Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone’s manuscript “Adam as the First Failed Leader: A Feminist-Epistemological Reframing of Genesis Through Leadership Theory” has been accepted for presentation at the Academy of Business Research Conference in Marathon, Florida, Oct. 29–31.
SBU’s Simpson, SUNY researchers publish article on removal of PFAS Dec 18, 2024 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry at St. Bonaventure University, along with researchers from the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University, continue to fight on the front line in their effort to rid dangerous chemicals from water.
Plenty of changes at Bona’s on game days, including beer and wine Oct 22, 2025 | St. Bonaventure basketball fans will see plenty of changes this season and not just on the court.
SBU's McDivitt presents paper at Great Lakes Philosophy Conference May 1, 2025 | Dr. Heather McDivitt, assistant professor of Philosophy, presented a paper during the Great Lakes Philosophy Conference, held April 11.
PA faculty engage in dialogue on clinical education, innovation Oct 22, 2025 | Faculty from the Physician Assistant Studies program — Dr. Keith Young, founding director and associate professor; Dr. Scott Medler, professor of PA Studies; Nicole Ackley, director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor; and Kate Nelson, clinical assistant professor — attended the Physician Assistant Education Association conference in San Diego, California.
Mackowski speaks at Gettysburg, Civil War events Apr 22, 2026 | On April 2, Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School of Communication, moderated a program at the Gettysburg Film Festival.
SBU sophomore Jacob Smeraldo presents research at WNY symposium Apr 14, 2025 | Jacob Smeraldo, a sophomore at St. Bonaventure University from Jamestown, New York, presented his research at the American Chemical Society Western New York Undergraduate Research Symposium April 4 at Canisius University.
A message from President Gingerich Sep 11, 2025 | The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk is a tragic reminder of the deep divisions that mark our times. We are living in an era of incredible political polarization.
Podcast series explores media, politics and Gen Z influence Nov 3, 2025 | In a three-part podcast series, St. Bonaventure University faculty and students will discuss the changing dynamics of media and politics.
Book chapter coauthored by Henry focuses on RCT principles Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, coauthored a book chapter titled "Celebrating Demisexuality” that was published in the book "Queering Connection: Narratives of Healing in Relational Cultural Therapy with Queer and Transgender Clients."
McDivitt shares progress on sustainability education at SBU Oct 25, 2024 | Dr. Heather McDivitt, assistant professor of Philosophy, participated in "Earth's Cry, Humanity's Call: A Symposium on Integral Ecology" sponsored by the Laudato Si’ Center for Integral Ecology at Siena College.
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.
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.
Hindman makes presentations for counseling association Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, made two peer-reviewed presentations for the Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC), in November.
Lee presents her research on Marilyn Monroe at conference Nov 23, 2024 | Anne Lee, a lecturer in the Jandoli School of Communication, presented her research on Marilyn Monroe at the Mid-Atlantic Popular & American Culture Association conference in Atlantic City on Nov. 7.
Henry and Scherer publish article in counselor education journal Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, coauthored an article with Dr. Rebecca Scherer, associate professor of Counselor Education, that was published in the Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision.
History professor presents paper on pirate Thomas Pound Sep 10, 2025 | Dr. Steven Pitt, associate professor of History, presented the paper “The Pirate Thomas Pound and the Machiavellian Scheme of a Royal Navy Captain” at the Problem of Piracy IV: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Plunder by Sea across the World from the Ancient to the Modern at the University of Exeter, England, June 19-20.
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