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��'s Calabria explores Taj Mahal’s sacred inscriptions Nov 5, 2025 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, presented a lecture at the opening of an exhibition at the Delhi Art Gallery (DAG) in New Delhi, India, Oct. 26

�� Hall of Famers to reflect on career of Tom Stith Nov. 15 Nov 5, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University basketball greats Sam Stith and Ronald “Whitey” Martin will be featured guests for a special program Saturday, Nov. 15, celebrating the induction of Bona legend Tom Stith into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

Lee revives push to make ‘Born to Run’ NJ’s song Nov 3, 2025 | New Jersey is the only state in the nation that has never had a state song. Dr. Rich Lee, a professor at St. Bonaventure University, wants to change that.

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.

�� Jazz Band to perform works of legends Nov. 9 at Quick Center Oct 31, 2025 | The �� Jazz Band will perform a program of original contemporary jazz arrangements as well as new arrangements of classic tunes by an array of jazz giants at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center for the Arts.

St. Bonaventure establishes Presidential Commission on AI Oct 27, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University has established a Presidential Commission on Artificial Intelligence to guide the institution’s academic, ethical and operational use of AI technologies.

No. 1 Bonnies blitz Wheeling, 50-25, in ARC rugby Oct 25, 2025 | In a stunning tale of two halves, St. Bonaventure stormed past visiting Wheeling, 50-25, Saturday afternoon to secure a berth in the Atlantic Rugby Conference title game.

Professor and Bonnies tennis founder Dr. Pat Panzarella remembered Oct 24, 2025 | The St. Bonaventure University community is mourning the passing of Dr. Pat Panzarella, longtime professor of English at St. Bonaventure, who passed away Sunday (Oct. 19, 2025) following open-heart surgery. Pat was 84.

�� hosting conference Nov. 21 on ‘Harnessing AI for Growth’ Oct 23, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s School of Business and the �� Entrepreneurship Center are inviting business leaders, alumni and professionals to the �� Growth Conference on Friday, Nov. 21.

�� faculty, staff explore tools to enhance accessibility Oct 22, 2025 | �� faculty and staff explored new ways to support students with diverse learning needs during a series of informational workshops this fall.

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.

Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal Oct 22, 2025 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — ��’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.

Henry receives journal award, shares research at national conference Oct 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, associate professor of Counselor Education, presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, held Oct. 8-12 in Philadelphia.

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.

Study explores ‘crunchy mom’ culture and consumerism on TikTok Oct 22, 2025 | The early access version of a paper co-authored by Dr. Adrienne Foos, associate professor of Marketing, and William Magnus Northington of Appalachian State University, has been published to Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal.

�� shines at state’s annual Physician Assistant conference Oct 21, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program made a remarkable impression at this year’s New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) Conference, bringing home multiple recognitions and showcasing the university’s growing presence in the state’s PA community.

Quick Center: ‘Art of Storytelling’ audio tour with Ed. Simone Oct 20, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University invites visitors to experience a new kind of journey through time and beauty with “The Art of Storytelling,” now open in the center’s Beltz Gallery.

Couturier elected vice chairman of the board at Viterbo University Oct 16, 2025 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., director of the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University, has been elected vice chairman of the Board of Trustees at Viterbo University and will serve on the university’s executive committee.

�� to host military education information night Nov. 11 Oct 15, 2025 | The Military Service Affinity Group of Western New York is holding its first ROTC, Service Academy and Student-Veteran Information Night on Veterans Day at St. Bonaventure University.

Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on challenging job market Oct 9, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, ’72, returns to his alma mater in October, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the 12th annual Kearns Global Business Forum.

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