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��'s Hoffmann takes on untruths of lead poisoning in report and blog Apr 6, 2025 | Dr. Pauline W. Hoffmann, associate professor in the Jandoli School, completed the Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship with the Rockefeller Institute of Government by developing a public policy report and blog post titled "Mis/Disinformation and Lead Poisoning."

Abstract by ��'s Perkins published in Journal of American Nurses-NY Apr 6, 2025 | An abstract by Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, titled "Master's Entry to Practice: An Efficient Pathway to Grow the Nursing Profession in NYS," was published in the Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York (JANANY).

�� marks 90 years of CommDay Mar 22, 2026 | More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2026 Communications Day at St. Bonaventure University Friday, March 20.

��’s SHARP Hub calls grades 5–12 to register for reading program Sep 23, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s SHARP Hub (Hub for Advancing Reading & Practice), formerly known as the �� Reading Center, is still accepting registrations for its fall and spring literacy program for students in grades 5 through 12.

Students present at College Sport Research Institute Conference Mar 28, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University Sports Management majors junior Hayden Watt and senior Logan Armstrong presented their research titled “The Island of Misfit Basketball Teams: Examining the Haves and Have-Nots of the NIL Era” at the College Sport Research Institute Conference on March 21 in Columbia, South Carolina.

��’s Quick Center for the Arts closes for summer renovations Jun 11, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) will temporarily close for renovations from June through the end of August 2024.

Research reveals how PFAS’ acidity affects environmental mobility 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.

Calabria presents in Istanbul on Sufism & interreligious dialogue Oct 25, 2024 | Fr. Michael Calabria, associate professor of World Languages and Cultural Studies and director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies, made two presentations at the Franciscan Formation Course on Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue, held in Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 13-26.

Work by Simpson and two others accepted for publication Nov 8, 2024 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry, Kate Merkel, 2022 �� Chemistry graduate, and Dr. Alyssa Santos, former postdoctoral researcher in the Simpson Research group, have had their publication "Trigonal Bipyramidal or Square Planar? Density Functional Theory calculations of iron bis(dithiolene) N-heterocyclic carbene complexes" accepted for publication in the Royal Chemical Society's journal Dalton Transactions.

Senior journalism major Karolina Dombaxi is focused on a bright future Sep 19, 2022 | Every day, senior Karolina Dombaxi moves forward with purpose. While her goals are big, her ambition is bigger.

Bonnies blitz RPI, 6-2, to advance to club hockey nationals Feb 22, 2026 | A day after nearly blowing a 3-0 lead, St. Bonaventure left no doubt in the final round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Regional Tournament.

Valento honored with 2025 award for enrollment leadership 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.

��'s Voss speaks about how AI is transforming literacy education Feb 13, 2025 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy, was a featured speaker at the National Literacy Institute (NLI) Conference in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 16, 2024.

Gift from Hickeys allows �� to build new 6-court tennis complex Aug 20, 2025 | Thanks to a significant gift from Michael and Kristeen Hickey, both from the Class of 1984, St. Bonaventure University will have a new outdoor tennis complex.

Kicior awarded Powel Honors Award from Alfred University Sep 10, 2024 | Nicholas Kicior, adjunct instructor of Counselor Education at �� and an advanced doctoral student at Alfred University, was awarded AU's 2024 Lea R. Powell Honors Award.

Haudenosaunee singers and dancers to perform Oct. 16 at �� Oct 7, 2025 | The public is invited to a performance of Haudenosaunee social songs and dances from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Reilly Center Arena at St. Bonaventure University.

Calabria presents on Christian-Muslim relations in India May 7, 2026 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., professor of World Languages and Cultural Studies and director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies, recorded a lecture for the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad, India, which is holding its annual course on Christian-Muslim Relations May 3-10.

Posmanick publishes research brief for Cato Institute Mar 18, 2026 | Dr. Benjamin Posmanick, assistant professor of Finance, published a research brief for the Cato Institute based on his previously published article “Remembering the (College Football) Titans: Integrating College Football in the South” (Journal of Sports Economics).

Bynoe to publish second volume on school leadership mentoring Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor and director of the Educational Leadership programs leading to advanced supervisory licensure, is the lead editor of an emerging book titled “Mentoring Within the Continuum of School Leadership Preparation, Vol 2."

Bonnies fall to Fairfield, 4-3, at AAU Hockey Nationals Mar 5, 2025 | Fairfield University stormed back in the third period to defeat St. Bonaventure, 4-3, in the opening game of pool play at the AAU College Hockey National Tournament at Jacksonville, Florida.

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