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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.

Perkins advocates for nurses in Washington, D.C. Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, along with a graduate student in the Master’s Entry to Practice nursing program, lobbied in Washington, D.C., with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Schilling co-edits book on school leadership challenges Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Nicole V. Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, is pleased to share the publication of her new co-edited book, “Problems of Practice: Case Studies of the Superintendency.”

Bonnies headed to regionals to defend club softball title Apr 22, 2026 | St. Bonaventure’s club softball team is headed back to Danville, Pennsylvania, this weekend to defend its North Atlantic Regional tournament title.

White publishes book chapter in textbook Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Ebony White, associate professor of Counselor Education, published a book chapter in the newly released textbook “Counseling Black Men and Boys with Excellence: Exploring Career, Clinical, and School Contexts” from Emerald Publishing.

Bonnies men, women ruggers earn bids to CRC National 7s Apr 21, 2026 | St. Bonaventure’s rugby teams are in search of more national hardware this weekend. Both the men and women have qualified for the Premier Cup divisions of the Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s.

Freddie Crawford, Kate Broderick to address SBU graduates Apr 21, 2026 | Freddie Crawford, ’64, a basketball legend at St. Bonaventure whose decades of community leadership in New York City have made a profound impact, will be honored at the university’s 166th undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17.

SBU panel explores meaning of independence today Apr 21, 2026 | St. Bonaventure hosts a panel on the meaning of independence as part of its America’s 250 Series, concluding with “The Revolution Today.”

All MEP nursing graduates pass national licensure exam Apr 20, 2026 | All five December graduates of 51��’s Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program have passed the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

SBU to host screening of ‘Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story’ Apr 20, 2026 | 51�� will host a screening of “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” on Tuesday, April 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Francis Hall on campus.

Survey: 54% OK with pro athletes taking social justice stands Apr 17, 2026 | A majority of Americans say athletes, coaches and other figures in professional sports speaking out against what they believe are social injustices is good for sports, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and 51��’s Jandoli School of Communication.

SBU joins calls for peace expressed by Pope and Franciscans Apr 17, 2026 | 51�� joins the global Franciscan community in expressing deep gratitude for the recent call to peace issued by Pope Leo XIV, echoing a message that resonates profoundly with the university’s Catholic and Franciscan mission.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at 51��’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

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