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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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gift from Hickeys allows SBU 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, 51�� will have a new outdoor tennis complex.

46 students from 5 area schools compete in SBU's Challenge 24 Aug 19, 2025 | Forty-six students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest at 51��.

Institute publishes a new book on Franciscan mission integration Aug 11, 2025 | The Franciscan Institute at 51�� has released the second book in a series focused on mission integration in Franciscan institutions.

SBU’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season Jul 31, 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 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.

SBU recognizes first BonaLeadsgrads, launches year two of program Jul 30, 2025 | 51�� 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.

SBU student in Oxford program delivers blessing in Seneca Jul 29, 2025 | Students in 51��’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.

New path for Commonwealth students to enter SBU OT program Jul 28, 2025 | An articulation agreement between 51�� and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania establishes a new pathway for Commonwealth students to enter SBU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program.

Fr. Calabria featured in upcoming PBS film on Islamic love stories Jul 24, 2025 | Fr. Michael D. Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies at 51��, is back on the big screen.

SBU's PA program achieves accreditation milestone Jul 21, 2025 | 51��’s Physician Assistant Studies program has achieved a significant milestone. The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the PA program in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

Bona students conduct research for presentation at conference Jul 15, 2025 | Students in Anne Lee’s “Women, Minorities and the Media” course and Richard Lee’s “Media and Democracy” course are assisting with research for a presentation about Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, who studied journalism at St. Bonaventure in the 1960s and had successful careers covering rock’n’roll, developing advertising campaigns and writing novels.

Eleven inducted into first class of SBU Rugby Hall of Fame Jun 27, 2025 | In celebration of 50 years of rugby at 51��, the Bonnies’ rugby program will induct its inaugural Hall of Fame class this fall, honoring 11 people whose contributions — on and off the pitch — have shaped the sport’s enduring legacy at the university.

SBU receives $2.3 million to boost behavioral health workforce Jun 27, 2025 | 51�� has been awarded a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant to expand and strengthen the behavioral health workforce in rural communities across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

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