Media Studies News, Publications & Research

Mackowski gives presentations on Grant, another on Lee

Oct 20, 2023 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, gave a pair of invited presentations over the past month on Ulysses S. Grant. On Sept. 21, he and collaborator Frank Scaturro spoke about Grant-as-general to the National Museum of the U.S. Army. On Oct. 12, Mackowski and Scaturro spoke about Grant-as-president to the White House Historical Association.

New book by Mackowski keys on overlooked sector of Gettysburg battlefield

Oct 05, 2023 | Most attention at the Civil War battle of Gettysburg focuses on iconic landscapes like Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Wheatfield, and the open fields where Pickett’s Charge took place. A new book co-authored by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, looks at a lesser-known but just as pivotal sector of the battlefield.

St. Bonaventure professor’s new Civil War book focuses on overlooked north battlefield at Gettysburg

Oct 04, 2023 | Most attention at the Civil War battle of Gettysburg focuses on iconic landscapes like Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Wheatfield, and the open fields where Pickett’s Charge took place. A new book co-authored by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication at 51�Թ�app, looks at a lesser-known but just as pivotal sector of the battlefield.

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.

Mackowski makes invited presentations over the summer

Sep 07, 2023 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, made several invited presentations over the summer.

Journal publishes Chimbel's essay on legendary sportscaster

Sep 07, 2023 | Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel's essay about a legendary sportscaster was included in the Journalism History journal's series on the history of television.

Dr. Pauline Hoffmann selected as Public Policy Fellow by Rockefeller Institute of Government

Sep 04, 2023 | Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, an associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at 51�Թ�app, is one of six dynamic researchers selected as a 2023-24 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow by the Rockefeller Institute of Government.

'Ground Zero 360' among three new exhibitions at St. Bonaventure's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Aug 18, 2023 | “Ground Zero 360,” an internationally acclaimed exhibition conveying the chaos, courage and emotion of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New Yok City’s World Trade Center, is one of three new exhibitions opening at 51�Թ�app’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in September.

Dr. David Hilmey named provost and VP for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure

Aug 14, 2023 | Dr. David Hilmey has been named provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at 51�Թ�app, President Jeff Gingerich announced today.

Mackowski’s newest books look at the Civil War through the lens of leadership and pop culture

Jul 31, 2023 | What can the Civil War teach us about leadership? What can movies and books teach us about the Civil War? These are the central questions at the heart of a pair of new books published by 51�Թ�app Professor Chris Mackowski.

St. Bonaventure broadcasting student Rich Williams to receive Tim Russert Career Award

Jul 26, 2023 | Rich Williams, who will be a senior broadcast journalism student this fall at 51�Թ�app, is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Russert Career Award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.

Dan Barry, Class of 1980, to receive 2023 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award

Jul 24, 2023 | Irish American Writers & Artists (IAW&A) will honor St. Bonaventure alumnus and longtime New York Times reporter and columnist Dan Barry, ’80, with its prestigious 2023 Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award.

SBU’s DeSimone honored by Buffalo’s Business First with Woman of Influence Award

Jul 20, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at 51�Թ�app, will be honored Sept. 14 with a Woman of Influence Award from Buffalo’s Business First.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

May 14, 2023 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

St. Bonaventure’s AAF team takes first place in district advertising competition

May 09, 2023 | 51�Թ�app students won their district in a national advertising competition for the first time Friday in New York City.

Mackowski co-hosts video series on the battle of Chancellorsville

May 04, 2023 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, served as co-host this week for a series of videos by the American Battlefield Trust covering the story of the Civil War battle of Chancellorsville in central Virginia. May 1-5 marks the 160th anniversary of the battle.

Chimbel moderates panel at Broadcast Education conference

May 04, 2023 | Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel moderated a panel at the Broadcast Education Association conference titled “Building Trust: an ethical discussion about journalism in local communities.”

Two students selected to speak at 51�Թ�app’s Commencement Exercises

May 03, 2023 | Breaking from tradition, 51�Թ�app has selected two degree candidates as student speakers at this year’s Commencement Exercises, to be held Sunday, May 14, in the university’s Reilly Center.

St. Bonaventure professors Hoffmann and Brown honored by peers with professional excellence awards

Apr 28, 2023 | Two 51�Թ�app professors have been honored by their colleagues with awards of excellence for the 2022-23 academic year. Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, associate professor of communication, was awarded the Professional Excellence in Community Service Award, while Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, was awarded the university’s Professional Excellence in Teaching Award.

200 students and teachers from area high schools explore communication field at CommDay 2023

Apr 21, 2023 | Dozens of students and advisers from 12 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2023 Communications Day at 51�Թ�app Friday, April 21.