St. Bonaventure University

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The St. Bonaventure University ( St. Bonaventure University ) in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, is a Catholic university sponsored by the Franciscan Order.

The Catholic college and seminary with the name of the Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure teacher was founded on behalf of John Timon, Bishop of Buffalo, on October 4, 1858 by four Franciscans. The facility received state recognition in 1875 and 1950 the official name of the university. Since the early 20th century its affiliated the School of Franciscan Studies and the Franciscan Institute.

The University sees itself in the tradition of Franciscan spirituality and is based on values ​​such as " explore and wonder, knowledge and love, understanding and humility." Basically, life is in a complementary diversity ( diversity). For admission religious affiliation does not matter.

Areas of research and teaching are now business, journalism and mass communication, education, biology, psychology, English and history. 75 % of students live on campus. They come from 31 U.S. states and 38 foreign countries. Great emphasis is placed on sports activities and participation in national competitions ( St. Bonaventure Bonnies ). Of the graduates to support 20 % later the endowment fund their university; the national average do 12.4% of the graduate.