The Administration building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture Five hundred thousand dollars. That was about how much money St. Bonaventure University lost when it failed to re-apply for the Higher Education Opportunity Program in February of this year. Bonaventure participated in this program for 40 years. HEOP provides economic support to New York State residents who…
HEOP’s 2024 3.0 brunch at Sprague’s Maple Farm Photo courtesy of @sbuheop on Instagram BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR When Kiara Roque was searching for colleges, she was looking for a school that balanced both the quality of education and her checkbook. The Higher Education Opportunity Program at St. Bonaventure University provided just that. In…
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR St. Bonaventure University is asking the campus community to help advocate for student aid programs from New York State. Students, faculty, staff and parents can join the cause. Gov. Kathy Hochul included full funding for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and proposed a 10% increase in funding for the Higher…
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR The Franciscan Center of Social Concern, Residential education and High Education Opportunity Program joined forces for Clare’s coats drive. Donations of winter coats, hats, gloves and other winter gear will be accepted from now until Oct. 18. This drive is a first of its kind. If this year goes well…
By Julia Mericle Editor-in-Chief Anne-Claire Fisher, an associate professor of education, said the two new courses added to the general education curriculum starting in the fall of 2017 are long overdue. SBU 102: Introduction to Diversity will be worth one credit. Students will also be required to choose another three-credit course centered around diversity out…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Select students of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) were honored for their outstanding academic achievements on Monday, Sept. 8. Each year, the staff of HEOP holds an Honors/XAE Reception in the Trustees Room of Doyle Hall. Students who are part of the program are recognized for having a…