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Study examines media language and mental health stigma Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Conor Amendola, an undergraduate Media Studies student at St. Bonaventure, published a paper called “‘Somebody Get Me Some Prozac!’: Trivializing Language and the Stigma of Drug Brand Names.”

SBU’s Jandoli School announces new major in Content Creation Dec 2, 2025 | 51��’s acclaimed Jandoli School of Communication has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a 44-credit major designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving world of digital media.

SBU lecture examines Boston’s role in sparking revolution Apr 14, 2026 | What sparked the American Revolution? And why did it ignite in Boston? Those questions are at the heart of a presentation this month by 51��’s Dr. Steven Pitt.

SBU's Mackowski authors articles, joins discussion of his work Jan 30, 2025 | 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.

SBU's Mackowski addresses the fall of Vicksburg in two new books Apr 6, 2025 | 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.

Story by Borden chosen for The Year's Best Sports Writing Sep 10, 2024 | 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.

Harris invites visitors to explore visual storytelling in exhibition Sep 10, 2025 | Heather Lynn Harris, associate professor at the Jandoli School of Communication, is pleased to present “Once Upon a Sketch,” a solo exhibition at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

U.S. News: SBU faculty get high marks for teaching excellence Sep 23, 2025 | 51��’s faculty received high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings.

Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition Jan 8, 2026 | Students and faculty from three academic schools at 51�� came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology.

SBU offers early college opportunities for high schoolers Apr 9, 2025 | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through 51��’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.

Moritz presents research on sports gambling coverage Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Brian Moritz associate professor and director of online journalism MA programs, presented research into how sports journalists are covering gambling scandals at the IACS Summit on Communication and Sports.

Alan J. Steinberg to visit SBU as Lenna Visiting Professor Apr 10, 2026 | Alan J. Steinberg, a former senior federal environmental official and public policy expert, will visit 51�� from April 13–24 as the 2026 Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor.

Harris and DeSimone to present research on student perceptions Oct 8, 2025 | Faculty members Heather Harris, MFA, and Kimberly DeSimone, Ph.D., have been selected to present their research at the upcoming Academy of Business Research Conference, to be held Oct. 29–31 in Marathon, Florida.

St. Bonaventure students conduct fact-checks for PolitiFact Jun 12, 2026 | Hate crimes, homelessness, taxes, housing and energy were among the topics fact-checked by 51�� students during a PolitiFact Workshop conducted during the spring 2026 semester.

Harris exhibition to help Quick Center launch 30th anniversary Sep 17, 2025 | As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Heather Lynn Harris, MFA, will present a special exhibition in The Front Gallery.

Mackowski’s latest book recasts John Adams for America’s 250th Feb 11, 2026 | John Adams isn’t always remembered as readily as the rest of the Founders, but there would have been no United States of America without him. A new book by Dr. Chris Mackowski invites readers to take a fresh look just in time for America’s 250th birthday.

Harris’s children’s book accepted by independent publisher Feb 10, 2026 | Heather Lynn Harris’s children’s picture book manuscript, which has the working title “Junkyard Jewel,” has been accepted for publication by By Chance Books, an independent publisher based in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Harris to present research on shape language at Texas A&M Nov 23, 2024 | Heather Harris, associate professor and director of the master's program in Marketing Communication, was invited to speak at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Nov. 21.

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