University Ministries News, Publications & Research

Candlelight Prayer for Peace Monday on �鶹ӳ�� campus

Apr 11, 2026 | The university and local communities are invited to a Candlelight Prayer for Peace at 8 p.m. Monday at the peace pole in front of the McGinley-Carney Center.

SBU earns Top 10 status as a Military Friendly School®

Apr 10, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has been named a Top 10 Military Friendly® School for 2026-2027, earning national recognition for its commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and their families.

SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students

Apr 09, 2026 | The �鶹ӳ�� Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.

Giving Day to raise money for 900+ student-athletes at SBU

Apr 07, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will host its annual Athletics Giving Day on Thursday, April 16, a 24-hour fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting more than 400 NCAA Division I and nearly 500 club student-athletes.

SBU men, women qualify for club basketball regionals

Mar 25, 2026 | Both the men’s and women’s club teams at SBU have qualified for the National Club Basketball Association North Atlantic Regional Tournaments this weekend at Syracuse University.

First-year SBU students to be required to take AI literacy

Mar 23, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will introduce a new artificial intelligence literacy unit into its introductory seminar beginning this fall, ensuring that all first-year students gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most transformative technologies shaping higher education and the workforce.

Fr. David Couturier publishes new book on Franciscan ethics

Mar 18, 2026 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies, has published a new book that synthesizes a moral vision from Judeo-Christian history and the lived experience of the early Franciscans.

Bonnies drop heartbreaker to Tommies at hockey nationals

Mar 14, 2026 | St. Thomas stormed back for a 4-3 win over the Bonnies to capture Pool A and advance to Monday’s semifinals of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament.

Bonnies move one step closer to semifinals at hockey nationals

Mar 13, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� (25-4-1) scored four answered goals to upend Utah State (24-12), 6-3, Friday night at the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament in St. Louis.

Bonnies rally in third to win opener at hockey nationals

Mar 12, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� (24-4-1) was clearly legit entering the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 National Tournament having won 12 games in a row, and it’s refusal to quit propelled the Bonnies to a 4-3 win over Florida Atlantic (15-7-1) this evening in St. Louis in the first round of pool play.

Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament

Mar 10, 2026 | Mike Cosentino knows the hill is only steeper now. But the �鶹ӳ�� hockey coach isn’t backing down from the challenge.

Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney

Mar 05, 2026 | The Bonnies qualified for the national tourney April 24-26 in Boyds, Maryland, with a dominating performance at the Frostbite 7s national qualifier last weekend in Landisville, Pennsylvania.

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.

SBU partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT to students, faculty

Feb 27, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will provide ChatGPT Edu licenses to all undergraduate students and faculty in the fall, significantly expanding the university’s commitment to AI integration throughout the educational experience.

Bonnies blitz RPI, 6-2, to advance to club hockey nationals

Feb 22, 2026 | A day after nearly blowing a 3-0 lead, �鶹ӳ�� left no doubt in the final round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Regional Tournament.

Bonnies hang on for 3-2 win in national club hockey tourney

Feb 21, 2026 | No. 3 �鶹ӳ�� held off No. 14 Sacred Heart, 3-2, to advance to Sunday’s final round of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Northeast Regional Tournament at Simsbury, Connecticut.

Bonnies two wins away from national club hockey tournament

Feb 19, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� (21-4-1), ranked No. 3 in the ACHA regional tournament, squares off with No. 14 Sacred Heart (12-8-3) in the first round at 10 a.m. Saturday in Simsbury, Connecticut. The game will be streamed here (subscription required).

Bonnies upend top-ranked Niagara to claim UNYCHL hockey title

Feb 13, 2026 | �鶹ӳ��’s Cole Bailey scored late in the third period and 3:45 into overtime to give the Bonnies a thrilling 3-2 win over the Purple Eagles Thursday night to capture the Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League title at NU’s Dwyer Arena.

Six Bonnies named to NCR All-American rugby teams

Feb 06, 2026 | Six �鶹ӳ�� rugby players have been named to the 2025 National Collegiate Rugby Division I All-American teams for the fall 15s season.

Province, �鶹ӳ�� renew sponsorship agreement

Feb 02, 2026 | The Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Order of Friars Minor (O.F.M.) has agreed to continue its sponsorship of �鶹ӳ��, reaffirming a Franciscan relationship that dates to the university’s founding in 1858.