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#Bonas again ranked among the nation’s best by Princeton Review

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of “The Best 382 Colleges” in the nation by The Princeton Review, and for the first time was recognized for how well students from different backgrounds get along.

Young talent on display during exhibition at St. Bonaventure's Quick Center

Jun 22, 2026 | Young artists from 18 schools across the region will display their works in the 2013 Middle School Juried Exhibition, which opens with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Art

SBU lauds 63 employees for years of service at 2015 Spring Honors and Awards Ceremony

Jun 22, 2026 | As part of its Spring Honors and Awards Ceremony Tuesday, April 7, St. Bonaventure University recognized 52 employees who marked employment anniversaries this year and 11 employees who are retiring.

Al Cecchi, “The Epitome of a Bona Man”

Jun 22, 2026 | Al Cecchi, ’49, decided early on he wanted to give back to St. Bonaventure University. Initially enrolling at his alma mater, however, was another matter.

Class of 2016 learns the power of a dollar

Jun 22, 2026 | The St. Bonaventure University freshman class of 2016 kicked off introductory Welcome Days with a fun and creative lesson in philanthropy. They were each provided an envelope containing a fresh new $1 bill.

Dr. Tom Delaney named interim director of SBU’s Center for Student Wellness

Jun 22, 2026 | Dr. Tom Delaney has been named interim director of St. Bonaventure University’s Center for Student Wellness. He begins work today.

St. Bonaventure philosophy professor authors new book on nonviolence

Jun 22, 2026 | Barry L. Gan, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of the Center for Nonviolence at St. Bonaventure University, has authored a new book on nonviolence.

#Bonas partners with area colleges to hold Students of Color Leadership Summit

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will join three other institutions to sponsor the inaugural Students of Color Leadership Summit for area college students. Alfred State, Alfred University, Houghton College and St. Bonaventure will hold the summit on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Alfred State College.

Liederkranz Prize winners Victoria Canizzo and Alok Kumar to perform romantic duet recital at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center

Jun 22, 2026 | Soprano Victoria Canizzo and tenor Alok Kumar will perform a recital of operatic duets, arias and love songs at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University.

#Bonas grad student and Lackawanna native Hannah Gordon named 2017 Woman of Promise

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University graduate student Hannah Gordon has been named the 2017 recipient of the Dr. Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise award.

New Reilly Center Court to be named for Bob Lanier

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure and NBA basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier will return to campus in a big way in October.

St. Bonaventure University notes campus closings in observance of the Easter holiday

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University students will be on a short break starting Thursday of this week in celebration of the Easter holiday.

Six inducted into Spanish honor society at St. Bonaventure University

Jun 22, 2026 | Six St. Bonaventure University students were inducted into the Xi Delta Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi.

St. Bonaventure University Celebration of Excellence unites students, faculty and benefactors

Jun 22, 2026 | More than 150 students, faculty and university donors gathered at the Premier Banquet Center on April 22 for St. Bonaventure University’s 2016 Celebration of Excellence scholarship luncheon.

Learning — and teaching — Franciscan values

Jun 22, 2026 | Fred Chandler knew he wanted to be a teacher since his days at St. Bonaventure University. The 1991 graduate worked alongside middle school students one summer, helping as a counselor for a football clinic held at the University and hosted by Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly. His week working and spending time with campers gave him the teaching bug.

BonaResponds plans Thanksgiving break service trip to disaster relief zone

Jun 22, 2026 | BonaResponds, St. Bonaventure University’s disaster relief group, is planning to turn Black Friday into Brown Friday and assist again with cleanup efforts from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

#Bonas to showcase graduate programs in July 23 'Bona In Action' event at SBU's Buffalo Center

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will hold an open house at its Buffalo Center at Hilbert College from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, to welcome students interested in earning a graduate degree or advanced certificate in a convenient weekend format.

‘Exceptional Bona Buddies’ program starts between St. Bonaventure and Olean High School

Jun 22, 2026 | A program referred to as “exceptional Bona Buddies” has been developed between St. Bonaventure University and Olean High School students for the first time this semester.

Working from the heart

Jun 22, 2026 | For Jim O’Dea, devotion to others is a way of life.

St. Bonaventure University dedicates, blesses new Swan Business Center

Jun 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University formally dedicated a new academic building for the second time in five years Thursday, blessing the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center.

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