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Rooted in Mission, Focused on the Future

St. Bonaventure University Strategic Plan (2025–2030)

At St. Bonaventure University, our past is rich with purpose, our present is energized with promise, and our future is grounded in a singular truth: We are a community rooted in mission and focused on the future.

Inspired by our Catholic-Franciscan tradition, we chart a bold path forward that furthers intellectual excellence, ethical leadership, and compassionate service. This plan, a collective effort of our entire community, outlines four strategic pillars — Community, Institutional Strength, Innovation, and Purpose — that are deeply rooted in our mission and will guide us to 2030 and beyond.

For a look at the entire Strategic Plan, view the PDF here.
 

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Our Mission

St. Bonaventure University is a Catholic university dedicated to educational excellence as informed by our Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. In the words of our patron, we believe that there should be “no knowledge without love,” and thus seek to transform the lives of our students, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship.

St. Bonaventure embraces students, faculty and staff of all faiths and cultures and strives to bring out the best in every individual through meaningful relationships. As an academic and spiritual community, we endeavor to prepare our students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers and personal lives. Learn more at Mission & Values.

 


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University Information

As an academic and spiritual community, we endeavor to prepare our students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers and personal lives.

University Information
Accreditations & Rankings

St. Bonaventure is recognized for academic excellence by distinctive accrediting organizations and is consistently rated as a top university in the Northeast.

Accreditations & Rankings
Directories & Administration

We are a community. Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves to making connections - among themselves, their courses and, most importantly, our students.

Directories & Administration
Career Opportunities

Exciting career opportunities are available at St. Bonaventure. Contact our Human Resources staff today.

Career Opportunities
History

Founded in 1858 to promote Catholic-Franciscan education, we continue to pursue academic excellence through personalized attention that reflects the Franciscan tradition of valuing human relationships.

History
Community Programs

We are an integral part of the Olean and Allegany communities and we take great pride in sharing our facilities and expertise with our neighbors.

Community Programs
Map & Directions

The St. Bonaventure University campus is spread over 500 acres in a valley surrounded by the Allegheny foothills of southwestern New York state, a region known as the Southern Tier.

Maps & Directions
Events & Conferences

A variety of banquet spaces, theaters, conference rooms, boardrooms and classrooms, along with an in-house catering team are available!

Events & Conferences
Artificial Intelligence

Learn how ɬ embraces AI as a force for ethical innovation, combining transformative tech with a Catholic education in the Franciscan Tradition.

Artificial Intelligence

News & Events

St. Bonaventure to host Esports Summer Day Camp

Apr 7, 2026, 15:22 by Susan Anderson
St. Bonaventure 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.


St. Bonaventure University will host an Esports Summer Day Camp from July 6–10, 2026, offering middle and high school students an immersive, hands-on introduction to competitive gaming, teamwork and esports-related careers.

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Held in The Game Room on the second floor of the university’s Reilly Center, the camp is designed for students who are passionate about gaming and interested in improving their skills while learning what it takes to compete and collaborate in a team-based environment.

“This camp goes beyond playing games,” said Christian Greer, head coach of the St. Bonaventure varsity esports program. “Participants will learn how to train effectively, communicate as a team and develop healthy gaming habits.”

Greer is committed to not only developing players’ skills and abilities, but helping them develop strong character traits as well.

Throughout the week, campers will engage in structured gameplay, skill development sessions and team-based challenges. In addition to improving game-specific abilities, participants will be introduced to the broader esports ecosystem. This will include livestreaming, event management and career opportunities in the rapidly growing industry.

A highlight of the program is a capstone experience in which campers will work together to plan, organize and host a live esports event for family and friends on the final day. The event provides hands-on experience in leadership, collaboration and event production.

ɬ's cutting-edge esports arena features five high-performance competition PCs located on a “Battle Ramp” as well as 12 general-use computers. Two massive LED walls showcase gaming action and video footage.

The camp is open to students entering grades 8–12. Cost is $499 per student, with a discounted early bird rate of $449 available for registrations received by April 29. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required within two business days of registration confirmation to secure a spot. Enrollment is limited to ensure a personalized and engaging experience.

For more information or to register, visit www.sbu.edu/summercamps.

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