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Szymanski honored with Community Impact Award Jul 31, 2026 | Jeff Szymanski, clinical assistant professor and director of didactics in 51��’s Physician Assistant Studies program, has won the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).

Quick Center announces Performing Arts series, fall galleries Jul 31, 2026 | A diverse, world-class lineup of music, dance and theatrical chemistry is coming to the Southern Tier as 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unveils its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season.

Olean High alum creates endowment to honor Bonnies reporter Jul 29, 2026 | Shirley Whipple Struchen didn’t even attend St. Bonaventure, but the impact one man made on her life more than 60 years ago compelled her to establish a $50,000 endowment to the university in his name.

SBU students Wonder what the music is all about at Oxford Jul 27, 2026 | Students in 51��’s six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford’s Trinity College conducted research for a conference presentation on Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” album.

Franciscan Institute concludes dynamic summer programs Jul 17, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at 51�� has successfully concluded its 2026 summer programs, bringing together scholars, friars, lay leaders, ministers and students from around the world for a season of study, reflection and celebration rooted in the rich Franciscan intellectual and spiritual tradition.

SBU recognizes second BonaLeads cohort, eyes program growth Jul 9, 2026 | 51�� recognized the successful completion of the second cohort of BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy this spring, marking another successful year for the leadership development program launched by President Jeff Gingerich and his wife, Betsy.

Canisius, St. Bonaventure launch OT master's pathway Jul 8, 2026 | A new articulation agreement between Canisius University and 51�� creates a direct pathway for students to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).

Positive Ripples reaches milestone: safe water to 300,000 Jun 29, 2026 | Positive Ripples, a nonprofit organization with roots at 51��, has reached a significant milestone: 300,000 people now have daily access to safe drinking water through wells the organization has helped build or repair in Haiti.

Six to be inducted into SBU’s Rugby Hall of Fame Sept. 11 Jun 26, 2026 | Six alumni whose contributions helped shape the tradition, culture and success of 51�� rugby will be inducted Sept. 11 into the SBU Rugby Hall of Fame during the university’s annual Rugby Alumni Weekend.

SBU, Ohio University create chemistry Ph.D. pathway Jun 25, 2026 | An articulation agreement between St. Bonaventure and Ohio University provides a direct application pathway for SBU students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry to Ohio University’s Ph.D. program in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

23 Bonaventure rugby players named Scholastic All-Americans Jun 25, 2026 | Twenty-three 51�� rugby student-athletes have been named 2025-26 Scholastic All-Americans by National Collegiate Rugby (NCR).

Foster Center edits special edition of the AFCU Journal Jan 26, 2023 | St. Bonaventure's Foster Center for Responsible Leadership has edited a special edition of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities Journal.

Atlantic Brass Quintet returning to SBU; events free Jun 24, 2026 | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, widely celebrated as one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, will return to 51�� this summer for its 33rd annual Atlantic Brass Quintet Summer Seminar.

Doyle, ’81, Wells, ’76, to be honored as SBU’s Alumni of the Year Jun 11, 2026 | Lifelong champions of 51�� whose family ties to the institution span generations, Pat Doyle, ’81, and Mary Beth “MB” (Shea) Wells, ’76, will be honored with the 2026 William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year Award.

Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees Jun 10, 2026 | 51�� has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board’s May 15 meeting on campus.

Friars mark 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis Jun 17, 2026 | More than 70 Franciscan friars from the three branches of the First Order — the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and the Order of Friars Minor — gathered at 51�� for “Transitus in an Era of Epochal Change,” a celebration and study days marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

Retchless named vice president for Advancement at SBU Jun 22, 2026 | Lindsay Retchless, currently serving as chief of staff to the president and interim vice president for University Advancement, has been named vice president for Advancement at 51��.

Computer Information Systems adds to list of CS programs Jun 24, 2026 | 51�� will offer a new major in Computer Information Systems (CIS) beginning this fall, expanding opportunities for students interested in technology-focused careers that bridge computing and organizational problem-solving.

St. Bonaventure offering corporate partnerships for seven online master’s degree programs Jan 21, 2022 | 51�� is offering a corporate partnerships program, including a 15% tuition discount for seven online master’s degree programs.

St. Bonaventure physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl Jun 12, 2023 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at 51�� had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.

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