Alumni News

St. Bonaventure University posts record-breaking fundraising year

Jun 15, 2021 | In response to a challenging year, the St. Bonaventure University community rallied together to raise a stunning $2.992 million for The Bonaventure Fund, making the 2021 fiscal year the most successful in unrestricted annual giving in the university’s history.

New opera by renowned composer Philip Glass based on Lax poetry collection ‘Circus Days and Nights’

May 19, 2021 | Who would have thought that the latest work by the world renowned composer Philip Glass would have had its origins in the basement of the library of St. Bonaventure University in the 1950s.

Alison Garlock, Puja Sasankan named Class of 2021 Ideal Bonaventure Students

May 15, 2021 | Alison Garlock of East Aurora and Puja Sasankan of Williamsville have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2021.

Dick Kearns, '72, featured on first broadcast of 'Live from The Burton' May 5 at 6 p.m.

May 04, 2021 | Dick Kearns, ’72, will be the featured guest on the inaugural “Live from The Burton” from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.

St. Bonaventure mourns the death of Damian McElrath, the university’s 16th president

Apr 27, 2021 | Damian McElrath, the 16th president of St. Bonaventure University, passed away Sunday, April 25, in Minnesota. He was 92.

St. Bonaventure University's occupational therapy program gets final state approval

Apr 27, 2021 | The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at St. Bonaventure University has received final approval from the state of New York, opening the door for admittance of the program’s first class of 20 students in the fall.

Jandoli Institute will explore role of ticket companies in the music industry

Apr 14, 2021 | The Jandoli Institute will explore the role of corporate ticket companies in its next music and social justice online forum.

Senior Jeremy Castro values the good friends and great teachers found at Bona’s

Apr 12, 2021 | Worth it. That’s how Jeremy Castro, a senior journalism major from Raritan, New Jersey, sums up his time at St. Bonaventure University.

Jandoli Institute taps experts for project on speeches

Mar 31, 2021 | The Jandoli Institute has launched a new project that identifies the qualities of good speeches. “We reached out to people who deliver speeches, people who write speeches, people who cover speeches and people who study speeches,” said Richard Lee, the institute’s executive director.

New Digital Engagement Room for students at �� features virtual networking technology

Mar 23, 2021 | A new Digital Engagement Room at St. Bonaventure gives students access to cutting-edge virtual networking technology.

New digital journalism master’s degree offered by �� to reimagine how stories can be told

Mar 18, 2021 | The Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University will offer a new master’s degree in digital journalism this fall that will prepare students with a digital skillset to reimagine how stories can be told.

Master of Science in occupational therapy degree now available at St. Bonaventure University

Mar 17, 2021 | A new graduate degree program resulting in a Master of Science in occupational therapy is now available from the School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University.

St. Bonaventure offering fully online master’s program in sports journalism

Mar 11, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication will offer this fall a master’s degree in sports journalism, a program developed with input from alumni who are among the nation’s most prominent members of the sports media.

Jandoli Institute will focus on how punk music can influence corporate behavior

Mar 09, 2021 | The Jandoli Institute’s next music and social justice forum will focus on punk music’s ability to question corporate behavior. The forum will take place on Zoom on Monday, March 15, starting at 7 p.m.

Franciscan Faceoff pits Bona and Siena in friendly fundraising challenge

Mar 08, 2021 | Alumni and friends of St. Bonaventure University and Siena College share a passion for their schools — and also for supporting student achievement. On March 17, they will go head-to-head in the Franciscan Faceoff, a friendly fundraising challenge that combines with each school’s Giving Day and is designed to help ensure a robust learning community continues at both schools.

St. Bonaventure hosts first virtual CommDay

Mar 02, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication held its first virtual Communications Day for high school students this week with sessions by top journalists, communicators and professors.

St. Bonaventure President Dr. Dennis R. DePerro passes away after battle with COVID-19

Mar 01, 2021 | Dr. Dennis R. DePerro, 21st president of St. Bonaventure University, died Monday (March 1, 2021) as a result of complications from COVID-19. He was 62.

Mary Welch grew and stood out at every turn of her time at Bona’s

Feb 25, 2021 | Mary Welch said she had it easy when it came time to decide where she wanted to start the next chapter of her life to pursue dreams and aspirations.

Jandoli Institute will explore how music fans can promote social justice

Feb 09, 2021 | In a forum scheduled for Feb. 15, the Jandoli Institute will explore the role that musicians’ fans can play in promoting social justice.

Raymond Dee, former trustees chair and longtime benefactor of St. Bonaventure, passes away

Jan 27, 2021 | Raymond Dee, class of ’64, former chair of St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 26, 2021) from complications from Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was 78.

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