University Ministries recognized seniors with significant service in mission and ministries

Mary Trinity, who’s lived a life of service since she was a teenager, was celebrated with a Gaudete Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the university.

National Alumni Association Board President Kristan McMahon welcomes SBU's newest graduates into the alumni family.

Six graduating seniors who were cadets in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at St. Bonaventure were commissioned as second lieutenants.

The Multicultural Stole Ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of domestic students of color, while paying tribute to family, friends and others who have helped the students achieve this accomplishment.

The Kente Stole, crafted in Ghana of vivid red, gold, green and white on a black background, symbolizes the rich history of domestic students of color.

University President Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., was honored with a medal from Pope Francis during the Mass.

2016 Ideal Bonaventure Woman Jaisree Iyer and Ideal Bonaventure Man Jason Damon

“That St. Bonaventure diploma issues a challenge to each and every one of us. It challenges us to stop believing those who cast doubt upon us, but to start believing in ourselves. It challenges us to shift our thinking, so that when an opportunity or challenge comes before us, we don’t ask ourselves ‘Why me?’ but rather ‘Why not me?’”

~ Student speaker Sebastian Bellm of Mishawaka, Ind.