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Missel earns two Catholic Media Association Awards

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

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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.

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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.

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Rizzuto earns certified aging-in-place specialist credential

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.

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Garrison attends rural education and school law conferences

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.

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Celebrating the ‘Canticle of the Creatures’

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.”

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Couturier presents research in Assisi, publishes new book

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.

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Oh publishes in top-tier journal, presents at conference

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

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Chimbel moderates panel on adapting journalism education to change

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.

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Hyun helps bring ‘Critical Incidents’ book to Korean readers

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

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Bussman shares insights in Chautauqua Gazette

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.

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Davis shares data-driven fundraising strategies at conference

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.

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Perkins publishes research, represents U.S. at Nursing Congress

Aug 21, 2025 | Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, co-authored an article in the Journal of Professional Nursing, which is the journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

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Day of family creativity and community at Art for All Ages

Aug 21, 2025 | Families are invited to join in a day of creativity and community at Art for All Ages, a special event designed to inspire young artists through hands-on crafting and custom art projects on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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Gift from Hickeys allows ������������ to build new 6-court tennis complex

Aug 21, 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.

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46 students from 5 area schools compete in ������������'s Challenge 24

Aug 19, 2025 | Forty-six students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest at St. Bonaventure University.

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Institute publishes a new book on Franciscan mission integration

Aug 11, 2025 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has released the second book in a series focused on mission integration in Franciscan institutions.

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������������’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season

Aug 01, 2025 | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.

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������������ recognizes first BonaLeadsgrads, launches year two of program

Jul 30, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University recognized the successful completion of the inaugural BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy cohort in May during a full-day capstone leadership retreat focused on communication, crisis response, and values-driven decision making.

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������������ student in Oxford program delivers blessing in Seneca

Jul 29, 2025 | Students in St. Bonaventure University’s prestigious Oxford program were part of a small but historic moment last week when student Alyssa Perkins delivered the opening blessing at the weekly banquet at Trinity College in an indigenous American language.

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