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Retchless named vice president for Advancement at SBU

Jun 22, 2026 | Lindsay Retchless, currently serving as chief of staff to the president and interim vice president for University Advancement, has been named vice president for Advancement at �鶹ӳ��.

Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees

Jun 10, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board’s May 15 meeting on campus.

Auction to benefit SBU endowment to run online June 8-15

Jun 03, 2026 | More than 70 items are available in an online auction June 8-15 to benefit the endowment of �鶹ӳ��.

New tennis courts dedicated to former SBU coach Pat Panzarella

May 14, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� formally dedicated its new tennis court complex Wednesday, honoring the legacy of longtime SBU Hall of Fame coach Pat Panzarella while celebrating a transformational gift that has elevated the program’s facilities.

Freddie Crawford, Kate Broderick to address SBU graduates

Apr 21, 2026 | Freddie Crawford, ’64, a basketball legend at �鶹ӳ�� whose decades of community leadership in New York City have made a profound impact, will be honored at the university’s 166th undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17.

�鶹ӳ�� to host Esports Summer Day Camp

Apr 07, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will offer an Esports Summer Day Camp July 6–10, 2026, featuring structured gameplay, team development and an introduction to careers in the esports industry for students entering grades 8–12.

Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8

Apr 02, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at �鶹ӳ��.

Scheppner named associate VP for Alumni Engagement at SBU

Mar 22, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has named Chris Scheppner, ’13, ’14, as its associate vice president for Alumni Engagement, Dr. Jeff Gingerich, university president, announced.

RocketCup launches 2nd edition of Bonaventure-branded coffee

Mar 06, 2026 | RocketCup Coffee has launched the second edition of its Bonnies Blend, marking another milestone in the company’s growing College Coffee line.

Bona Giving Day blitz raises record $687,000

Mar 04, 2026 | Bona Giving Day united the entire �鶹ӳ�� family in an inspiring show of confidence in the university’s future, raising an unprecedented $687,000 to support students, programs and the university’s Franciscan mission.