Alumni News

Campus community to join in St. Francis Week celebrations at St. Bonaventure University

Sep 24, 2020 | The St. Bonaventure community is invited to join together and celebrate its St. Francis Week 2020 with a week of events beginning Monday, Sept. 28.

Bona alumni team up with Buffalo Bills to aid FeedMore WNY

Sep 24, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University alumni in the Buffalo area put their passion into action last Friday by helping with the Huddle for Hunger contactless food drive at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

Senior Adam Irwin shines in familiar Bona territory

Sep 21, 2020 | It did not take Adam Irwin very long to feel at home on St. Bonaventure University’s campus.

St. Bonaventure welcomes Lindsay Retchless as assistant director of Alumni Services

Sep 10, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University has appointed Lindsay Retchless as assistant director of Alumni Services.

#Bona community steps up for students; posts best year ever for unrestricted annual giving

Jun 16, 2020 | Thank you, generous Bonnies! More than 5,000 of you stepped up for today’s students, raising more than $2.78 million for The Bonaventure Fund and posting the best year ever in unrestricted annual giving at the university.

St. Bonaventure’s Educational Leadership graduate programs now available fully online

Jun 15, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University’s Educational Leadership graduate programs are now available fully online.

A legacy of possibility

May 18, 2020 | As a walk-on for the Bonnies men’s basketball team in the 1990-1991 season, Chris Hagstrom played a total of maybe 10 minutes. He loved every second of it.

Bona's National Alumni Association Board announces newest leadership

May 18, 2020 | Three members of St. Bonaventure University’s National Alumni Association Board (NAAB) have accepted leadership appointments, further demonstrating their strong commitment to the university’s mission and vision.

St. Bonaventure’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend postponed to 2021, when two events will be held

May 06, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University’s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend, scheduled for June 5-7, but postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has now been rescheduled for next year.

Jandoli Institute commemorates 50th anniversary of Kent State shootings

May 04, 2020 | To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kent State shootings, the Jandoli Institute has compiled a group of reflections from St. Bonaventure faculty, as well as individuals from outside the university community.

Holy Week services to be broadcast from �� Chapel

Apr 02, 2020 | We invite you to join us for Holy Week services at St. Bonaventure's University Chapel through the university's various media platforms.

Sharing Knowledge

Apr 02, 2020 | Do you believe some people are born with the ability to focus, while others aren’t? That multitasking is a useful skill? That examples make a topic interesting? If so, you’re wrong — but you’re also not alone in holding these beliefs.

School of Communication to honor Natalie Forster as the 2020 Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise

Mar 09, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication will honor Natalie Forster, ’20, as the 2020 Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award winner during a ceremony March 12.

Noted epidemiologist and Olean native Dr. John Vena to present lectures at St. Bonaventure and JCC

Feb 19, 2020 | Olean native and St. Bonaventure University graduate Dr. John E. Vena will speak about his research and experiences as an epidemiologist, educator and mentor during his March 9-19 residency at St. Bonaventure and Jamestown Community College.

St. Bonaventure University celebrates successful #BonaGivingDay

Feb 06, 2020 | In what has become a bona fide tradition, the St. Bonaventure University community joined together for the fifth annual #BonaGivingDay, raising $280,953.90 in support of today’s students.

St. Bonaventure seeks support from alumni, friends during 24-hour fund drive Jan. 30

Jan 24, 2020 | Sustaining a rich educational environment that puts students first is the purpose behind St. Bonaventure University’s fifth annual 24-hour fund drive, which takes place Thursday, Jan. 30.

New book by St. Bonaventure professor explores the Civil War in popular media

Jan 23, 2020 | One of the most common ways people get interested in Civil War history is by first watching a good movie or reading an engaging novel on the topic. A new collection of essays edited by St. Bonaventure University professor Dr. Chris Mackowski looks at some of these popular forms of historical entertainment.

Stories of offering a hand up abound at ��; featured during #GivingTuesdayatBonas

Dec 01, 2019 | Cameron Hurst knows the power of a good story. That’s why the St. Bonaventure University senior journalism and music double major from Jamestown, New York, is eager to share the stories of helping and healing found within the many programs of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC).

��’s original 'Schmitt' remembers his time as a Bona Buddy

Nov 26, 2019 | During the first 23 years of his life as an alumnus of St. Bonaventure University, Mark Schmitt didn’t have to worry about being mistaken: He was the only person associated with the university to have that name.

For guests and volunteers, #Bona’s Warming House nourishes body and soul

Nov 25, 2019 | For Paul Nana Afful, a lifetime of generous acts has paved the way to a passion for helping others. “My whole life has been filled with people I’ve never even met helping me out. Now I want to do the same,” Afful said.

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