News Releases


St. Bonaventure University

    Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor in Sports Journalism & Digital Journalism, had two peer-reviewed presentations accepted at the Second International Trans Studies Conference held Sept. 4-7, 2024, at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

    Aug 22, 2025 | John Stevens, senior lecturer in the Management Department, School of Business, was one of the main speakers at the annual Southern Tier Leadership Summit on Aug. 7 at the Cattaraugus County Campus of Jamestown Community College.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Ebony White, associate professor of Counselor Education, presented with colleagues at the Caribbean Studies Association conference on June 1-7.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Clinical Assistant Professor Stephanie Richards, PT, DPT, participated in a highly specialized anatomical dissection course presented by Sue Falsone PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, founder of Structure & Function Education and a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation and performance.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, has been named an inaugural member of the Gettysburg History Council, an initiative of the Adams County (PA) Historical Society in Gettysburg.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, authored a book chapter titled “Health at Every Size” that was published in The Encyclopedia of Mental Health Trainings, Certifications, & Credentials.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Shatonda Jones, associate professor of Speech-Language Pathology and director of Clinical Education, graduated in May from Loyola University New Orleans’ Institute of Ministry with a Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS), emphasizing Christian Spirituality.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Janhavi Shankar Tripathi, assistant professor of finance, has published a new paper titled “International Trade and Economic Growth in the Era of Geoeconomic Fragmentation” (with Dr. Dominick Salvatore, Fordham University) in the Journal of Policy Modeling.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Tom Missel, SBU's chief communications officer, won a pair of awards from the Catholic Media Association for cover stories he wrote for Bonaventure magazine in 2024.

    Aug 22, 2025 | Bernie Valento, vice president for Enrollment, was honored with the 2025 “We Live for This” award at The Institute for Higher Education in Beaver Creek, Colorado, held June 15–19.

    Aug 21, 2025 | Professor of Chemistry Dr. Scott Simpson, in collaboration with researchers at the University at Buffalo, has developed a more accurate way to measure the acidity of “forever chemicals,” a crucial step in understanding how these pollutants move through the environment and affect health.

    Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Aime Rizzuto, clinical assistant professor of Occupational Therapy, completed a rigorous three-part certification series to earn her CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) credential.

    Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Rene Garrison, dean of the School of Education, attended the New York State Rural Schools Association conference, which focused on under-resourced schools in rural areas of New York state.

    Aug 21, 2025 | A number of St. Bonaventure alumni and individuals affiliated with Bona’s past and present attended the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Symposium June 4-7 at Viterbo University in celebration of the 800th anniversary of the “Canticle of the Creatures.”

    Aug 21, 2025 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor and director of the Franciscan Institute, delivered three academic papers at the General Assembly of the International Franciscan Conference of Congregations of the Third Order Regular in Assisi, Italy, in May.

    Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, co-authored an article in the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (JTPE).

    Aug 21, 2025 | Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel organized and moderated a panel, “Leading Journalism Education Amid Rapid Global Change,” at the World Journalism Education Congress, Aug. 10, in San Francisco.

    Aug 21, 2025 | A book that Dr. June (Jung) H. Hyun, associate professor of Counselor Education, translated into Korean, has been published in Korea.

    Aug 21, 2025 | Jason K. Bussman, an adjunct lecturer in the Department of English, was a featured writer in the Chautauqua Gazette’s Aug. 11 “Off to College” edition.

    Aug 21, 2025 | Mandi Wilton Davis, ’03, director of Advancement Operations, presented “Swimming in Data, Not Drowning: Practical Strategies for Advancement Teams” at the annual GiveCampus Partners Conference in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 7.