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Rooted in Mission, Focused on the Future

51±¬ΑΟ Strategic Plan (2025–2030)
At 51±¬ΑΟ, our past is rich with purpose, our present is energized with promise, and our future is grounded in a singular truth: We are a community rooted in mission and focused on the future.

Inspired by our Catholic-Franciscan tradition, we chart a bold path forward that furthers intellectual excellence, ethical leadership, and compassionate service. This plan, a collective effort of our entire community, outlines four strategic pillars β€” Community, Institutional Strength, Innovation, and Purpose β€” that are deeply rooted in our mission and will guide us to 2030 and beyond.

For a look at the entire Strategic Plan, visit here.
 

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Our Mission

51±¬ΑΟ is a Catholic university dedicated to educational excellence as informed by our Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. In the words of our patron, we believe that there should be β€œno knowledge without love,” and thus seek to transform the lives of our students, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship.

St. Bonaventure embraces students, faculty and staff of all faiths and cultures and strives to bring out the best in every individual through meaningful relationships. As an academic and spiritual community, we endeavor to prepare our students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers and personal lives. Learn more at Mission & Values.


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At St. Bonaventure, pathways to internships, graduate schools and careers are established in the context of a renowned liberal arts tradition.

SBU has more than 50 undergraduate majors, including eight combined-degree programs and early assurance programs.

We also offer 21 graduate programs, most of which are available fully online, including a new  and an online . 

St. Bonaventure proudly boasts more than 33,000 alumni worldwide. They are leading some of the largest and renowned businesses and schools in the world, and they are working for every major broadcast network.
 


Discover more about SBU at the links below & learn why 9 out of 10 graduates say they would choose SBU again.

 

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University Information

As an academic and spiritual community, we endeavor to prepare our students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers and personal lives.

University Information
Accreditations & Rankings

St. Bonaventure is recognized for academic excellence by distinctive accrediting organizations and is consistently rated as a top university in the Northeast.

Accreditations & Rankings
Directories & Administration

We are a community. Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves to making connections - among themselves, their courses and, most importantly, our students.

Directories & Administration
Career Opportunities

Exciting career opportunities are available at St. Bonaventure. Contact our Human Resources staff today.

Career Opportunities
History

Founded in 1858 to promote Catholic-Franciscan education, we continue to pursue academic excellence through personalized attention that reflects the Franciscan tradition of valuing human relationships.

History
Community Programs

We are an integral part of the Olean and Allegany communities and we take great pride in sharing our facilities and expertise with our neighbors.

Community Programs
Map & Directions

The 51±¬ΑΟ campus is spread over 500 acres in a valley surrounded by the Allegheny foothills of southwestern New York state, a region known as the Southern Tier.

Maps & Directions
Events & Conferences

A variety of banquet spaces, theaters, conference rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, along with an in-house catering team are available!

Events & Conferences
Artificial Intelligence

Learn how SBU embraces AI as a force for ethical innovation, combining transformative tech with a Catholic education in the Franciscan Tradition.

Artificial Intelligence

News & Events
AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at SBU Apr 27, 2026 | 51±¬ΑΟ is expanding its Computer Science offerings with a suite of new academic minors designed to give students across disciplines practical, in-demand technology skills β€” with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence.
Randolph-Macon inaugurates SBU alumnus Michael Hill as president Apr 27, 2026 | Randolph-Macon College formally inaugurated St. Bonaventure alumnus Dr. Michael E. Hill as its 16th president Friday, April 24, welcoming national voices, campus leaders, alumni and students to mark a defining moment in college history β€” and to help articulate a bold, forward-looking vision rooted in its enduring mission.
SBU men finish 7th, women win Shield at rugby National 7s Apr 26, 2026 | In its bid to capture a second national men’s rugby title in four months, St. Bonaventure came up short. Twice.
Tree planted on Arbor Day at SBU chosen to honor Senecas Apr 24, 2026 | 51±¬ΑΟ celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a white pine tree outside its Administration Building.
Voss presents on AI-driven literacy instruction at state, national conferences Apr 22, 2026 | Sheri B. Voss shares AI-driven literacy strategies at NYSRA and NLI, highlighting innovation and research-based instruction.
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