Jandoli School of Communication News, Publications & Research

Bona’s Break the Bubble program allows students to assist the disadvantaged — both locally and abroad

Nov 04, 2022 | St. �山ǿ�� students step out of their zip codes and comfort zones through the Franciscan Center for Social Concern’s Break the Bubble program. They serve as compassionate volunteers at the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington area, learning about homelessness and the humanity of a soup kitchen. They also help build wheelchair ramps in the communities surrounding campus, plus prepare and serve nutritious meals at the university’s Warming House.

Mackowski discusses book at Mississippi history museums

Nov 03, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, was invited to speak by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History at the state history museums in Jackson on Oct. 26 as part of their “History is Lunch” series.

DeSimone gives keynote at RISE summit; addresses conference

Nov 03, 2022 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor of leadership, was an invited keynote speaker at the October 2022 RISE Women’s Leadership Global Summit on Women in Health & Tech, held in Paris, France. also an invited keynote speaker at the 2022 International Conference on Women.

Listen to Understand: “Hear the Brothas” Nov. 8 at St. Bonaventure

Nov 02, 2022 | Several African American male artists, using art, music and poetry to express themselves and the challenges their community endures, will take the stage in “Hear the Brothas” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8.

New essay collection edited by �山ǿ��’s Mackowski explores Civil War monument controversies

Oct 28, 2022 | Civil War monuments, particularly Confederate monuments, have been lightning rods for controversy in recent years. A new collection of essays co-edited by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication at St. �山ǿ��, tackles some of the tough questions that stem from those controversies.

Bona’s Jandoli School learning spaces prioritized in campaign

Oct 25, 2022 | The John J. Murphy Professional Building has stood strong in the 40 years after its construction as journalism and media rapidly changed around it. But now it’s time to modernize Murphy, which is home to St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Mackowski presents at National Civil War Museum symposium

Oct 21, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, was an invited presenter at the National Civil War Museum’s “U.S. Grant: Strategy and Statesmanship Symposium,” held Oct. 15 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Mackowski is the first up in new Grant College speaker series

Oct 06, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, spoke as the first-ever presenter in the new Literary Landmark Speaker Series at Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark.

New book on journalistic skills includes chapters by Chimbel

Sep 23, 2022 | Two chapters by Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, were included in a new book titled "Building Journalistic Skills: From the 5Ws to Fake News."

Mackowski conducts workshops for teachers, hosts virtual tour

Sep 23, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, served as a scholar in residence for the Williamson County Heritage Foundation in Franklin, Tennessee (not affiliated with “the” Heritage Foundation). Mackowski presented a pair of workshops at a June 1-2 conference for teachers.

Mackowski’s new book details key consequences of overlooked Civil War battle

Aug 22, 2022 | Ulysses S. Grant’s campaign to capture the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the summer of 1863 proved to be one of the most decisive turning points of the American Civil War. As part of that campaign, Grant first had to capture the city of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi.

Jandoli Institute explores ethical question about COVID-19 treatment

Aug 03, 2022 | A new Jandoli Institute article explores whether hospitals would be morally justified to refuse to treat COVID-19 patients who have chosen not to be vaccinated.

Mackowski receives outstanding service award from American Battlefield Trust

Jul 29, 2022 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication in St. �山ǿ��’s Jandoli School of Communication, was honored by the American Battlefield Trust’s Teacher Institute.

New Jandoli Institute article explores health care in Cattaraugus County

Jul 27, 2022 | A review of health care data shows that Cattaraugus County needs to work on preventing chronic disease, on promoting well-being and on preventing mental health and substance abuse disorders.

New Jandoli Institute article examines Title IX

Jul 20, 2022 | Fifty years after the enactment of Title IX, women still experience sex-based inequalities in collegiate and interscholastic sports, according to an article published July 20, 2022, by the Jandoli Institute.

Faculty promotions and an emeritus designation announced by St. �山ǿ��

Jun 02, 2022 | Faculty promotions and the elevation of a retired professor to emeritus status have been announced by Dr. Joseph Zimmer, acting president of St. �山ǿ��.

Meghan Hall, Jack Steger named Ideal Bonaventure Students for 2022

May 15, 2022 | Meghan Hall of Buffalo and John “Jack” Steger of Webster have been named the Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2022.

ESPN's Wojnarowski addresses more than 700 St. Bonaventure graduates

May 15, 2022 | One of the defining moments in Adrian Wojnarowski’s career came not when he was breaking news of another stunning NBA trade or free agent signing.

Fall ’22 freshman class largest at St. Bonaventure in two decades

May 09, 2022 | Freshman confirmations are running at a 20-year high at St. �山ǿ��, up 22% over fall 2021 and more than 53% higher than fall 2015.

Close connections highlight Bona's 2022 Celebration of Excellence

May 06, 2022 | The annual Celebration of Excellence offers scholarship and grant recipients the opportunity to meet and thank their benefactors.