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��'s Mackowski authors articles, joins discussion of his work

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, recently published a pair of biographical sketches in "The Commanders of Antietam," the newest publication from the Antietam Institute. The pieces highlighted Confederate generals Stonewall Jackson and the irascible D. H. Hill.

Bonnies move one step closer to semifinals at hockey nationals

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure (25-4-1) scored four answered goals to upend Utah State (24-12), 6-3, Friday night at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament in St. Louis.

Services announced for Fr. Dan Riley, ofm

Jun 24, 2026 | The Vigil Prayer Service and Funeral Mass for Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, who passed away Wednesday, will be held at St. Bonaventure University on Thursday, Aug. 1., and Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

All MEP nursing graduates pass national licensure exam

Jun 24, 2026 | All five December graduates of St. Bonaventure University’s Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program have passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Eight �� students inducted into Sigma Delta Pi

Jun 24, 2026 | Eight St. Bonaventure University students were inducted into the Xi Delta chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society.

��'s Mackowski addresses the fall of Vicksburg in two new books

Jun 24, 2026 | The fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 4, 1863, proved a crucial turning point of the Civil War, although it took Union forces nearly seven months to capture the city. Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, chronicles that effort in a pair of new books.

Warming House builds connections while feeding the community

Jun 24, 2026 | Building connections and feeding the community is what junior Dan Schiffhauer and freshman Cecelia Byrne do every Friday at St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House. Along with other volunteers through Bona’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC), Dan and Cecelia might serve between 40 and 80 meals on any given day at the Warming House. They also strive to bring a greater benefit to those they serve than just a hot meal.

Candlelight Prayer for Peace Monday on St. Bonaventure campus

Jun 24, 2026 | The university and local communities are invited to a Candlelight Prayer for Peace at 8 p.m. Monday at the peace pole in front of the McGinley-Carney Center.

AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at ��

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University is expanding its Computer Science offerings with a suite of new academic minors designed to give students across disciplines practical, in-demand technology skills — with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence.

�� gets $1.1 million for Center for Rural Health Innovation

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has received $1.1 million in federal funding to support the development of a Center for Rural Health Innovation and Training, a major initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access, workforce development and training across underserved rural communities in Western New York.

Bonnies two wins away from national club hockey tournament

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure (21-4-1), ranked No. 3 in the ACHA regional tournament, squares off with No. 14 Sacred Heart (12-8-3) in the first round at 10 a.m. Saturday in Simsbury, Connecticut. The game will be streamed here (subscription required).

�� women win, men tie in rugby doubleheader at Walsh

Jun 24, 2026 | In a doubleheader at Walsh University, the St. Bonaventure women rode a stellar defensive effort to an 11-5 victory. In the opening game, the St. Bonaventure men rallied late to salvage a 25-25 tie with Walsh.

Mathematics Department hosts MAA Seaway Section meeting

Jun 24, 2026 | The Department of Mathematics hosted the fall 2023 meeting of the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section. The conference ran Oct. 13 and 14.

Stevens to lead Vox Lusciniae Buffalo performance

Jun 24, 2026 | On Saturday, May 9, Vox Lusciniae, Western New York’s premiere professional treble choir, will perform the world premiere of two new choral works in Buffalo. Now in its third season, the choir is led by founder and artistic director Dr. Brian M. Stevens, director of choral activities at St. Bonaventure.

St. Bonaventure seniors present research findings on acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Jun 24, 2026 | A research team from St. Bonaventure University presented their findings at the 26th annual meeting of the Translational Cancer Centers Consortium (TRCCC) in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 22-23.

Tate inducted into his Bradford high school's hall of fame

Jun 24, 2026 | Mike Tate, superintendent of the St. Bonaventure Golf Course and �� athletic fields, was inducted into the Bradford Central Christian High School Hall of Fame on Oct. 5.

Bynoe is lead editor of approved book, and has report published

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor of Education and director of the Educational Leadership program, is the lead editor of a book proposal approved for publication by Information Age Publishing.

Freddie Crawford, Kate Broderick to address �� graduates

Jun 24, 2026 | Freddie Crawford, ’64, a basketball legend at St. Bonaventure whose decades of community leadership in New York City have made a profound impact, will be honored at the university’s 166th undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17.

Story by Borden chosen for The Year's Best Sports Writing

Jun 24, 2026 | Sam Borden, adjunct instructor in the Jandoli School of Communication's Online Journalism master's programs, will have a story in the 2024 edition of The Year's Best Sports Writing, published by Triumph Books.

�� rugby women earn bid to national 7s; men open play Friday

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure’s women are headed back to a national rugby tournament. The Bonnies received an at-large bid to the 16-team Premier Cup bracket of the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s this weekend at Boyds, Maryland.

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