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Shaped by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity and lauded for its value and innovation — ranked No. 6 for value and No. 14 for innovation in the North by U.S. News & World Report — St. Bonaventure is a transformative community committed to academic excellence and civic engagement.

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UNDERGRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE

Whatever your interest — business, education, arts & sciences, communication or health professions — our five academic schools offer varied and relevant programs that prepare you for meaningful and fulfilling careers.

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GRADUATE

Our School of Graduate Studies offers master's and certificate programs in education, business, communication, and health professions.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

From an Honors Program that rewards and challenges high-achieving students to early assurance programs that enable qualified students to secure a seat in graduate and preprofessional programs, we offer a host of special programs aimed at addressing specific needs and interests.

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Online Journalism

Top industry professionals guide our master's in journalism programs.

ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian "Woj" Wojnarowski, '91 (right) and New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, '89, at Vaccaro's induction onto the Jandoli School's Wall of Distinguished Graduates.
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News & Events
Services announced for Fr. Dan Riley, ofm Jul 27, 2024 | The Vigil Prayer Service and Funeral Mass for Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, who passed away Wednesday, will be held at St. Bonaventure University on Thursday, Aug. 1., and Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
Fr. Dan Riley, beloved friar at St. Bonaventure University, passes away ​ Jul 25, 2024 | Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, founder and animator of Mt. Irenaeus and one of the most beloved friars in the history of St. Bonaventure University, passed away Wednesday. He was 81 years old.
St. Bonaventure hosting dinner to help sustain Warming House for years to come ​ Jul 18, 2024 | For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of the Olean soup kitchen, the university is striving to ensure the Warming House is around for at least another 50 years.
SBU students to develop marketing campaign for Franciscan convent during study abroad experience Jul 10, 2024 | As 15 St. Bonaventure University students immerse themselves in Italian culture through a five-week study abroad session in Sorrento, Italy, this month, they’ll also have the opportunity to explore and promote the Franciscan roots of a convent there.
Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center Jul 9, 2024 | Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget.
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