The Bona's-Cleveland Connection
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 Students from Ohio receive the St. Bonaventure Buckeye Scholarship, an award of $2,500, renewable each year.- There are nearly 50 students from Ohio attending St. Bonaventure, including more than 30 from Northeast Ohio.
- Billy Urban, a junior first-baseman on the baseball team, graduated from Cleveland's Gilmour Academy. The accounting major was a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America in 2010 and named to the A-10 Academic All-Conference team in 2011.
- Cleveland was the site of the Bonnies’ thrilling double-overtime contest against Kentucky during the 2000 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. The Bonnies athletic teams, including basketball, swimming & diving, and soccer, routinely compete at Cleveland State.
- There are 320 St. Bonaventure alumni living and working in the Cleveland area. Thanks to the loyalty of our alumni, our new Career and Professional Readiness Center can help you search for internships and job placement in Northeast Ohio, or anywhere else your good journey takes you.
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Amanda Mercado’s extraordinary journey led her to the Cavs!
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 Cleveland, Ohio
Basketball Communications Director, Cleveland Cavaliers Operating Company, LLC
SBU Class of 1998 (Journalism and Mass Communication)
“When I chose to attend St. Bonaventure University, I had no idea of the impact it would have on the rest of my life. I discovered a true home away from home and established many great friendships that I hold dear to this day. It is a unique university with a beautiful campus and wonderful people who truly care about you as a person. Because it is so close to Cleveland, I was able to share my experiences and my basketball career with my family.
“The Journalism/Mass Communication program created a solid foundation for me to begin my career because it is respected in the public relations industry. St. Bonaventure was a catalyst for me to be able to secure my position with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since then, I have taken on a number of roles with the Cavaliers and have accelerated my career to heights that I would have never imagined 10 years ago when I graduated.
“I give a lot of credit to the great people at SBU who gave their time and energy to make sure that I had the proper education and work ethic necessary to make these accomplishments happen. St. Bonaventure will always have a warm place in my heart. I consider myself very fortunate to have spent four years of my life in such a great place. I recommend this university to anyone looking for a first-class education and an unforgettable college experience.”
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Melanie Frate’s campus visit made the difference
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 Highland Heights, Ohio
Regina High School
SBU Class of 2012
Early Childhood Education
“When I first visited St. Bonaventure, I immediately felt comfortable. I graduated from a small high school and I liked the small-school feeling that St. Bonaventure had. I had visited many other colleges but none of them gave me the ‘college’ feeling. By the time my visit to St. Bonaventure was over I knew I wanted to go there. The faculty members I met were very amicable and the students were welcoming.
“My major at St. Bonaventure is Early Childhood Education. I've always loved little kids. I think being a teacher is one of the most fulfilling jobs anyone can have and I’m looking forward to becoming one.” |
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Fast Facts about St. Bonaventure University
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- We're closer than you think! Located in the southwest corner of New York state, we're about three hours from Cleveland by car.
- Our 2,400 students come from 30 states and 17 foreign countries.
- You'll have plenty of company in our residence halls. More than 90% of our freshmen live on campus and housing is guaranteed for all four years.
- More than 50 undergraduate majors and programs.
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Peggy Masters
Admissions Counselor for the Cleveland area
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