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Calabria presents on Christian-Muslim relations in India May 7, 2026 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., professor of World Languages and Cultural Studies and director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies, recorded a lecture for the Henry Martyn Institute in Hyderabad, India, which is holding its annual course on Christian-Muslim Relations May 3-10.

Stevens to lead Vox Lusciniae Buffalo performance May 7, 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.

AI Literacy among several new Computer Science minors at SBU Apr 27, 2026 | 51�� 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.

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 — 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�� 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.

SBU awarded Gold Bell Seal for workplace mental health Apr 22, 2026 | 51�� has been awarded a 2026 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America, the second-highest distinction awarded by MHA.

Zhu presents AI research at conference Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Jinjing Zhu, associate professor and department chair of Management, presented a conceptual working paper titled “Cognitive Authority Reconfiguration Capability: A Higher-Order Dynamic Capability for Human–AI Complementarity” at the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (MWDSI) Conference.

Hoffman speaks on AI at Ithaca tech conference Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Mike Hoffman, associate provost/chief information officer and dean of the School of Graduate Studies, participated in a chief information officer (CIO) panel at the 32nd Ithaca College Educational Technology Day.

Mackowski speaks at Gettysburg, Civil War events Apr 22, 2026 | On April 2, Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs in the Jandoli School of Communication, moderated a program at the Gettysburg Film Festival.

Faculty earn award for fraud research paper Apr 22, 2026 | Professor Darwin King, Accounting, Professor Dr. Carl Case, Management, and Lecturer Michael McLanahan, Accounting, presented a paper at the March 13-15 meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS).

DeSimone to speak at WNY Women’s Leadership Summit Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor and director of the master’s in Leadership program in the Jandoli School of Communication, has been invited to speak at the WNY Women’s Foundation Leadership Summit May 29.

Duenyas presents makerspace research at PSLA Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Deborah L. Duenyas, professor in the Counselor Education program, co-presented “Makerspaces in Action: Insights from PA Educators” at the Pennsylvania School Library Association (PSLA) Annual Conference.

McDivitt presents on political resistance philosophy Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Heather McDivitt, assistant professor of Philosophy and director of the Women’s Studies program, presented a paper April 17 during the 2026 Great Lakes Philosophy Conference.

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.

Alexis Speck Glennon joins CSWE Teaching Academy Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Alexis Speck Glennon, assistant professor of Social Work and MSW Practicum director, was accepted into the 2026-2027 Council of Social Work Education Teaching Academy.

Simpson's research advances PFAS modeling methods Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry, is a co-author of a newly accepted paper in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling that could help strengthen future research on PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.”

Smith presents Melville research at conference Apr 22, 2026 | On April 5-8, Caitlin Smith, assistant professor of English, presented a revised dissertation chapter at the Northeast Modern Language Association Conference.

Chimbel discusses future of student media Apr 22, 2026 | School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel speaks on content creation and student media at national conference.

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