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Franciscan Institute graduates 12 individuals as Franciscan mission officers and leaders

Aug 01, 2022 | Twelve individuals from various Franciscan institutions across the world have graduated from the Franciscan Institute’s Padua Program for the training of Franciscan mission officers and leaders.

Mackowski receives outstanding service award from American Battlefield Trust

Jul 29, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication in St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication, was honored by the American Battlefield Trust’s Teacher Institute.

Art programs for children to be offered in August at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center for the Arts

Jul 27, 2022 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will host a series of drop-in programs and summer experiences this August to keep local children creative and engaged in the arts through the end of their summer vacation.

New Jandoli Institute article explores health care in Cattaraugus County

Jul 27, 2022 | A review of health care data shows that Cattaraugus County needs to work on preventing chronic disease, on promoting well-being and on preventing mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Bona Ventura: The Good Journey

Jul 26, 2022 | The Franciscan tradition runs deep throughout Western New York, particularly in the foothills of the Enchanted Mountains, where St. Bonaventure University immerses the region in the spirit of St. Francis. The effects of this Franciscan-hearted way of living can be felt hundreds and thousands of miles away as many Bonaventure alums have found their way to Franciscan Mission Service (FMS).

St. Bonaventure receives $125,000 Alden Grant to upgrade computer labs

Jul 22, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University has been awarded $125,000 from the George I. Alden Trust to upgrade its instructional computer science labs.

Area politicians honor Bonnies rugby team with Senate and Assembly resolution

Jul 22, 2022 | State Sen. George Borrello and Assemblymen Joe Giglio and Phil Palmesano, ’91, presented Coach Tui Osborne and several members of St. Bonaventure’s men’s rugby team with a joint Senate and Assembly resolution honoring them for their National Collegiate Rugby Championship.

Eight St. Bonaventure alumnae named to Business First Power 200 Women list

Jul 21, 2022 | Eight alumnae and a former trustee of St. Bonaventure University have been named to Buffalo Business First’s Power 200 Women list.

Franciscan Institute awards its highest honor to Dr. Jeremiah Hackett and Dr. Thomas Maloney

Jul 21, 2022 | Jeremiah Hackett, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus of the University of South Carolina (Columbia). and Thomas S. Maloney, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus of the University of Kentucky (Louisville), have been awarded the Franciscan Institute Medal at St. Bonaventure University by Institute Director Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap.

New Jandoli Institute article examines Title IX

Jul 20, 2022 | Fifty years after the enactment of Title IX, women still experience sex-based inequalities in collegiate and interscholastic sports, according to an article published July 20, 2022, by the Jandoli Institute.

Stitt Innovation Grant to provide writing interns for local businesses, organizations

Jul 20, 2022 | A Stitt Innovation Grant will provide English majors at St. Bonaventure University the opportunity to boost the region’s economy and enhance their résumés.

St. Bonaventure receives NEH grant to help humanities collaborate with School of Education

Jul 15, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University has been awarded one of only 18 Humanities Connections Planning Grants by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Jandoli Institute publishes first hybrid journalism article

Jul 13, 2022 | Research by graduate students at St. Bonaventure University suggests that the pandemic has permanently altered the workplace and the market for searching for jobs.

Four new trustees, new leadership team named to St. Bonaventure University board

Jul 12, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees will welcome four new trustees and a new board leadership team this fall.

37 St. Bonaventure students dive into Oxford summer study abroad experience

Jul 12, 2022 | St. Bonaventure University students studying in Oxford this summer participated in the first of six “High Table” lectures and formal banquets on Wednesday, July 6.

The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure publishes ‘The Gospel Life of St. Francis’ handbook and videos

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St. Bonaventure students embark on Grand Italian Tour in Sorrento, Italy

Jul 08, 2022 | Thirteen St. Bonaventure University students embarked July 3 on the journey of a lifetime to study along the glistening Amalfi Coast in Sorrento, Italy.

St. Bonaventure physician assistant students do well at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 23, 2022 | St. Bonaventure’s physician assistant program might be only a few years old, but students in the first graduate program of the university’s School of Health Professions are already making an impression.

Franciscan Center for Social Concern awarded $14,500 by local United Way

Jun 23, 2022 | The Franciscan Center for Social Concern at St. Bonaventure University has been awarded $14,500 by the United Way to benefit the Warming House and Bona Buddies.

St. Bonaventure makes good on late president’s promise to Class of 2020

Jun 18, 2022 | Two years after Dr. Dennis DePerro vowed in an online graduation ceremony caused by the pandemic that the St. Bonaventure University Class of 2020 would one day celebrate their commencement on campus, almost 120 members of the class flipped their tassels in person Saturday morning in the Reilly Center Arena.

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