University Ministries News, Publications & Research

No. 2 SBU explodes on Oswego in second half; advance to rugby title game

Oct 22, 2023 | The Bonnies, 6-0 and ranked No. 2 in the National Collegiate Rugby small-college poll, scored six times over the last 18 minutes to douse whatever flicker of hope Oswego had en route to a 65-17 win and a berth in the UNYWCRC title game next weekend at Cortland, which defeated Niagara Sunday morning in the other semifinal.

Be The Match bone marrow donor registry event scheduled for Oct. 28 at St. Bonaventure

Oct 20, 2023 | �Թ�Ⱥ�� is hosting a Be The Match donor registry event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry on campus.

No. 2 Bonnies hosting No. 18 Oswego in Upstate New York rugby semifinal Sunday

Oct 20, 2023 | After a season of outlandishly lopsided victories, the St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team — 5-0 and ranked No. 2 in the National Collegiate Rugby small-college poll — can set its sights on one immediate goal: winning the league title that eluded them last fall.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute publishes a new book on St. Francis’ Earlier Rule

Oct 13, 2023 | Franciscan Institute Publications of �Թ�Ⱥ�� has published a new study of St. Francis of Assisi’s rule of 1221.

Franciscan scholar Cusato writes new biography of St. Francis

Oct 05, 2023 | A new biography of Francis of Assisi by Fr. Michael Cusato, scholar-in-residence at St. Bonaventure Friary, represents decades of original research and reflection by the author, one of the leading historians of the Franciscan phenomenon working in the world today.

Bonnies hold off late Army push to seal landmark victory in rugby program history

Sep 23, 2023 | What looked like heartbreak turned into jubilation as St. Bonaventure narrowly held off Army, 29-26, Saturday afternoon in a Rugby East heavyweight bout, giving the Bonnies their biggest regular-season win in program history.

Public invited to lecture, Transitus, Mass during Francis Week events at St. Bonaventure

Sep 21, 2023 | �Թ�Ⱥ�� will celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi during Francis Week, Sept. 26 to Oct. 4. This year’s theme is “Care for Creation.”

U.S. News gives St. Bonaventure high marks for value and innovation

Sep 18, 2023 | In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 college rankings released today, St. Bonaventure is ranked No. 6 — out of 167 institutions — on the list of Best Regional University Values in the North, an 11-state region from Maryland to Maine

St. Bonaventure receives $286,000 grant to address mental health and substance abuse

Sep 14, 2023 | St. Bonaventure has been awarded a three-year federal grant of more than $286,000 to help the university’s efforts to address mental health and substance abuse issues.

St. Bonaventure students get opportunity to spend semester getting inside look at Albany

Sep 08, 2023 | For two students hailing from tiny hometowns, getting dropped off to intern for a semester in the bustling state capital of New York was a bit of a culture shock.

Native American powwow set for Sept. 14 at St. Bonaventure’s Reilly Center Arena

Sep 06, 2023 | The campus and local communities are invited to learn more about Native American heritage and culture at a powwow Sept. 14 at �Թ�Ⱥ��.

$500k Cabrini Health Foundation grant benefiting 31 St. Bonaventure students

Sep 04, 2023 | Luke Green has one goal in his new role as resource coordinator in �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Office of Student Affairs: helping students move successfully from their first day of college to their last.

Alice Miller Nation named director of University Ministries at St. Bonaventure

Sep 01, 2023 | Alice Miller Nation has been named the director of University Ministries at �Թ�Ⱥ��, Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., vice president for Mission Integration, announced today.

�Թ�Ⱥ�� theology professors lead international conference in Rome

Aug 24, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Gies and Dr. Andrew Belfield, assistant professors of theology and Franciscan Studies at �Թ�Ⱥ��, recently led an international group of theologians considering the topic “Alexander of Hales and the Early Franciscan School on the Last Things” at Collegio Sant’Isidoro in Rome, Italy.

Three Bonnies taken in Major League Rugby Draft; Ricky Rose selected first overall

Aug 18, 2023 | Three members of the �Թ�Ⱥ�� rugby team were selected Thursday night in the Major League Rugby Draft, including Ricky Rose, selected No. 1 overall by the expansion Miami Sharks.

St. Bonaventure ranked again among Best 389 Colleges by Princeton Review

Aug 16, 2023 | �Թ�Ⱥ�� has again been named one of the nation’s “Best 389 Colleges” by The Princeton Review.

Seven SBU rugby players named Scholastic All-Americans by NCR

Jul 24, 2023 | Seven rugby players at �Թ�Ⱥ�� have been named Scholastic All-Americans.

Fresh Encounters: Freshman coordinators bring fresh ideas and recipes to the Warming House

Jul 19, 2023 | With the large number of new freshman coordinators this past year, the kitchen at the Warming House was vibrant with ideas, relationships and recipes.

Fr. Steven Kuehn named chaplain at �Թ�Ⱥ��

Jul 14, 2023 | Fr. Steven Kuehn, O.F.M., has been named chaplain at �Թ�Ⱥ��, President Jeff Gingerich announced today.

Spencer named executive director of Student Success Center at SBU

Jul 11, 2023 | Adriane Spencer has been named executive director of �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Student Success Center, Dr. David Hilmey, interim provost, announced today.