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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.

Wojnarowski elected to National Sports Media Hall of Fame Jan 5, 2026 | Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most influential figures in modern sports journalism, has been elected to the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame.

St. Joseph’s students make annual food delivery to Warming House Dec 19, 2025 | For the 44th consecutive year, students from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute delivered a truckload of nonperishable food items and paper products Friday to the Warming House, 51��’s soup kitchen on North Union Street in Olean.

SBU honors five nursing grads at traditional Stethoscope Ceremony Dec 18, 2025 | 51�� honored five graduates of its Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program Saturday during a traditional Stethoscope Ceremony, marking their transition into the nursing profession.

SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association Dec 17, 2025 | 51�� senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.

SBU to introduce new security enhancements at Reilly Center Dec 16, 2025 | 51�� will implement security enhancements for major events at Reilly Center, beginning with Saturday’s men’s basketball game vs. Le Moyne.

Bonnies pummel Queens, 55-19, to capture national rugby title Dec 13, 2025 | After hanging on by their fingernails in 2021 to edge Penn State, 19-18, for the National Collegiate Rugby Division I Championship, St. Bonaventure dominated Queens University, 55-19, Saturday in Houston to capture its second NCR title.

Bonnies headed to Houston seeking second national rugby title Dec 10, 2025 | The Bonnies travel to Houston today to prepare for Saturday’s National Collegiate Rugby D-I Championship match with Atlantic Rugby Conference rival Queens University.

St. Bonaventure formally dedicates new Cyber Operations Center Dec 8, 2025 | 51�� formally opened its new Cyber Operations Center Monday afternoon, celebrating a transformative learning space made possible by a $450,000 federal earmark secured by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-Jamestown).

Bonnies wallop Walsh to advance to national rugby title game Dec 6, 2025 | The Bonnies (8-2-1 overall), ranked No. 3 in the latest NCR poll, dominated No. 4 Walsh University, 33-8, Saturday afternoon at Butler, Pennsylvania, to advance to the National Collegiate Rugby D-I title game for the third time in the last five years.

SBU one win away from third trip to rugby national title game Dec 4, 2025 | One thing is certain: St. Bonaventure’s match Saturday vs. Walsh University in a National Collegiate Rugby Championship semifinal won’t be a repeat of their match Oct. 3.

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.

PE majors shine at state conference Dec 1, 2025 | Two 51�� Physical Education majors were recognized for their outstanding achievements by receiving the prestigious Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award at the 86th Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NYSAHPERD).

One day to Giving Tuesday: Bona Buddies marks 50th year Dec 1, 2025 | For 50 years, Bona Buddies has been a staple of the 51�� community. To help raise money and awareness for Bona Buddies and other service programs, SBU’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) is hosting #GivingTuesdayatBonas on Dec. 2.

Lenna Professor to talk about labor inequality Dec. 4 at SBU Nov 29, 2025 | Peter Q. Blair, Ph.D., an associate professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and one of the nation’s leading scholars on labor economics and workforce mobility, will deliver a public lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Doyle Conference Center at 51��.

One week to Giving Tuesday: Learning to lead by serving others Nov 25, 2025 | On Dec. 2, the Franciscan Center for Social Concern will host its annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas fundraising initiative. The crowdfunding event aims to raise $75,000 for social justice, advocacy and service programs on campus.

Bonnies bludgeon No. 2 Brown to reach national rugby semifinals Nov 22, 2025 | In one of the most dominant performances in program history, St. Bonaventure stormed to a 31-0 halftime lead and ousted Brown (8-1), the nation’s second-ranked team, 51-7, to advance to the national semifinals Dec. 6 at Butler, Pennsylvania.

Schilling publishes study on superintendent resilience Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Nicole Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, recently published an article in the Journal of Educational Administration titled “Superintendent Resilience: A Qualitative Exploration of Resilience Leadership Skills.”

Marasco presents fieldwork evaluation research at POTA Conference Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Suzi Marasco, chair of the Occupational Therapy program, presented a two-hour workshop at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association conference in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25.

Faculty share insights on ethics at global Catholic conference Nov 19, 2025 | Three SBU professors presented at the International Vincentian Business Ethics Conference Friday, Oct. 24.

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