St. Bonaventure University
With 81% of our students living on campus (96% of freshmen), residence and dining halls come alive with activity each day.
Our academic and personal support services help students succeed in and beyond the classroom.
From physical and emotional health to 24/7 campus safety, we support student wellbeing every day.
Our Career and Professional Readiness Center helps students explore careers and build skills for success after college.
We welcome students of all religious affiliations to participate in a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, service learning, social action and community building.
Joining a club or organization, and we offer more than 50, is a great way to make new friends, develop leadership skills and pursue your passion.
The Center for Activities, Recreation & Leadership provides plenty of opportunities to keep you active, engaged and playing the games you love.
We strive to walk in the footprints of St. Francis by cultivating a campus culture where everyone feels valued & supported.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts headlines a rich array of campus events and activities.
Student Voices
"The best feeling you can ever get is when you show kindness to others."
Bona grad and Ghana native, Paul Nana Afful, volunteered at 天涯社区官网's Warming House soup kitchen, one of many service opportunities available at 天涯社区官网.Social Action Programs
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St. Bonaventure University is the recipient of a $953,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to encourage and support aspiring Adolescence Education teachers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The project, titled 鈥淏uilding Opportunities for Nurturing Aspiring STEM Teachers,鈥 or BONAS-Teach, is under the direction of Dr. Kaitlyn Dykstra, assistant professor of Biology at St. Bonaventure, who serves as the principal investigator of the grant, and Dr. Adam Brown, an 天涯社区官网 professor of Education, co-director of the Center for Attention, Learning and Memory, and co-principal investigator.
The overall goal of the program is to increase the number of qualified grades 7-12 teachers with strong STEM content knowledge to teach in high-need school districts.
Recipients of the scholarship will be able to receive up to $14,000 per year during their junior and senior years at St. Bonaventure. The program also offers research stipends and opportunities for professional development in areas such as cultural competency and place-based learning. The grant will also support the development of a STEM summer camp for local middle school students to be run by BONAS-Teach scholars.
Additionally, BONAS-Teach scholars will be paired with St. Bonaventure alumni in a long-term mentorship experience that will be facilitated in their first year as a scholar and continue through their first years as a new teacher.
As one of the requirements for the scholarship, recipients must work at least two years for each year of scholarship received in a high-need school district. There are more than 60 high-need school districts in the counties surrounding St. Bonaventure (Cattaraugus, Erie, Allegany, Wyoming and Chautauqua).
鈥淭here is a critical shortage of highly qualified STEM teachers, particularly in rural areas,鈥 Dykstra said. 鈥淥ur hope is that the substantial financial support and comprehensive training provided by this grant will incentivize students to pursue careers in STEM education and equip them with the necessary skills to be effective educators.鈥
The BONAS-Teach program is supported by a grant from the NSF as part of the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are due by July 12.
More information about the program and an application link can be found at .
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About the University: The nation鈥檚 first Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure University is a community committed to transforming the lives of our students inside and outside the classroom, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. Out of 167 regional universities in the North, St. Bonaventure was ranked #6 for value and #14 for innovation by U.S. News and World Report (2024).
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Buffalo Mountain On The Road
Thursday, October 22| 6:30pm-8pm
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
845 Kenmore Avenue | Buffalo, NY
Free to attend but registration is required.
For more than 20 years, St. Bonaventure University and Mt. Irenaeus have brought the spirit of the Mountain to alumni communities across the country, creating opportunities to reconnect, reflect and share in the Franciscan tradition.
Each gathering offers a taste of the Mountain experience, including a prayer service or liturgy followed by time for conversation and fellowship. It鈥檚 a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections and experience the welcoming sense of community that makes the Mountain so special.
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Explore St. Bonaventure your way with campus tours, Discovery Days, Open Houses and personalized visits this fall!
Fall Open House
Schools of Communication and Education Discovery Day
Friday, Nov. 6
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Veterans Day Discovery Day, featuring the School of Business
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The School of Business Info Session (on-campus)
, St. BonaventureDiscover graduate opportunities at St. Bonaventure University 鈥 including what鈥檚 new with our MBA.
Join the School of Business during Common Hour to explore graduate opportunities in Business Administration (MBA), Professional Accountancy and Sport Administration.Hear what鈥檚 new with the MBA, learn about your options and get answers to your questions 鈥 whether graduate school is already in your plans or you鈥檙e just curious. Lunch provided. Swan 103.
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Boston Friar Reception
Join fellow St. Bonaventure alumni, friends and members of the Franciscan community for the 2026 Boston Friars Reception. Enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d鈥檕euvres and fellowship as we reconnect and celebrate the Franciscan spirit that brings our Bona community together. St. Bonaventure University President Jeff Gingerich will also offer remarks and share an update from campus.
October 29, 2026 6:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Anthony Shrine & Friars Residence
100 Arch StreetBoston, Massachusetts 02110This special gathering is generously hosted by Fr. Frank Sevola, O.F.M., 鈥82 and Fr. John O'Connor. We hope you鈥檒l join us for a warm and welcoming evening with the Bona family in Boston.
Register by October 22nd
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Riff City Social | Canisius Pregame
Get ready to cheer on the Bonnies as they take on Canisius! 馃弨
Join fellow St. Bonaventure alumni, family and friends for a pregame reception at Riff City Social before the Bonnies hit the court at 7 p.m. Reconnect with the Bona community, enjoy great food and get ready for an exciting night of basketball!
Pregame Reception Details
Location: Riff City Social | 166 Chandler St.
Time: 4鈥6 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person (includes food and access to our dedicated pregame space)
Game tipoff: 7 p.m.
Whether you're a longtime Bonnies fan or joining us for the first time, all are welcome! Wear your brown and white, bring a friend and help us get ready to cheer on the Bonnies!
Please note: Game tickets are not included in the reception registration and must be purchased separately. To purchase tickets, please feel free to text or call the 天涯社区官网 Ticket Office at (716) 375-2500 or email us at tickets@sbu.edu.
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Third Annual St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational
Join us May 2-4, 2027, at the prestigious Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina, for a premier golf experience supporting St. Bonaventure University鈥檚 Endowment at the Third Annual St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational.
Limited to just 72 golfers, the St. Bonaventure Golf Invitational offers three unforgettable days of championship play at the renowned Pinehurst Resort. Designed to combine world-class golf with meaningful connection, the event brings together alumni, friends, and supporters committed to the University鈥檚 future. All proceeds benefit St. Bonaventure University鈥檚 Endowment, strengthening scholarship support and expanding opportunity for talented students. By participating, you help advance the education and future success of the next generation of Bonnies.
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2027 Reunion Weekend
Save the Date: Reunion Weekend 2027!
Mark your calendars! Reunion Weekend 2027 returns to its traditional first weekend in June, taking place June 4鈥6, 2027.
We'll be celebrating alumni from class years ending in 2 and 7, with a special welcome to the Class of 1977 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion. All alumni are welcome to attend!
Start making your travel and accommodation plans now, and stay tuned for registration details, event information, and more exciting updates in the months ahead. We can't wait to welcome you back to St. Bonaventure!