News, Publications & Research

Vaughan shares research at WFOT Congress

Mar 18, 2026 | Molly Vaughan, clinical assistant professor of Occupational Therapy (OT), presented her work at the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress 2026, held Feb. 9–12, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Perkins serves on national nursing education panel

Mar 18, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, served as a panelist for a national webinar titled “Teaching with Families in Mind: Family Caregiving Competencies in Nursing Education: A Panel Presentation from the National Consortium for Family Caregiving in Nursing Education.”

Medler’s research examines powerlifting trends

Feb 24, 2026 | Dr. Scott Medler, professor of Physician Assistant Studies, published a paper in the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning in January.

SBU gets $1.1 million for Center for Rural Health Innovation

Feb 04, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has received $1.1 million in federal funding to support the development of a Center for Rural Health Innovation and Training, a major initiative designed to strengthen healthcare access, workforce development and training across underserved rural communities in Western New York.

SBU to partner with CABOCES on Health Professions program

Feb 04, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will partner with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES on its New Vision – Health Professions program beginning this fall, creating expanded dual-enrollment opportunities for high school seniors interested in exploring careers in the healthcare field.

SBU receives $750,000 Cabrini grant to launch mobile health clinic

Jan 28, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to launch “Wellness on Wheels: Expanding Rural Health Access through Mobile Clinic,” an initiative designed to address persistent health disparities across the Southern Tier’s rural communities.

SBU’s DePerro School receives grant for specialized equipment

Jan 14, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has been awarded a $120,199 grant from the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) to strengthen hands-on education, research and community outreach through advanced health care technologies aimed at improving rural health outcomes.

Video chronicles unique SBU class project tying AI to nutrition

Jan 08, 2026 | Students and faculty from three academic schools at �鶹ӳ�� came together for a unique academic collaboration that blended nutrition science, communication, philosophy and emerging technology.

SBU honors five nursing grads at traditional Stethoscope Ceremony

Dec 18, 2025 | �鶹ӳ�� honored five graduates of its Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program Saturday during a traditional Stethoscope Ceremony, marking their transition into the nursing profession.

Marasco presents fieldwork evaluation research at POTA Conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Suzi Marasco, chair of the Occupational Therapy program, presented a two-hour workshop at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association conference in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25.

PA faculty present and earn honors at NYSSPA Conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Keith Young DHSc, PA-C, SBU’s Physician Assistant Studies program director and faculty member, along with Nicole Ackley, MPAS, PA-C, presented a well-attended session titled “Surviving Clinical Rotations” at the New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) conference.

SBU faculty, staff explore tools to enhance accessibility

Oct 22, 2025 | SBU faculty and staff explored new ways to support students with diverse learning needs during a series of informational workshops this fall.

Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal

Oct 22, 2025 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — SBU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.

PA faculty engage in dialogue on clinical education, innovation

Oct 22, 2025 | Faculty from the Physician Assistant Studies program — Dr. Keith Young, founding director and associate professor; Dr. Scott Medler, professor of PA Studies; Nicole Ackley, director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor; and Kate Nelson, clinical assistant professor — attended the Physician Assistant Education Association conference in San Diego, California.

SBU shines at state’s annual Physician Assistant conference

Oct 21, 2025 | �鶹ӳ��’s Physician Assistant (PA) program made a remarkable impression at this year’s New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) Conference, bringing home multiple recognitions and showcasing the university’s growing presence in the state’s PA community.

Banik serves on Community Health Needs Steering Committee

Oct 08, 2025 | Dr. Swagata Banik, dean and professor in the DePerro School of Health Professions, served as a Steering Committee member for Cattaraugus and McKean County Community Health Needs Assessment.

Join us for SBU's 5th annual Fall in Love with Science on Oct. 4

Sep 29, 2025 | �鶹ӳ�� faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.

Perkins presents innovative tabletop escape room at conference

Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, delivered a podium presentation at the New York Organization of Nurse Leaders conference in Tarrytown, New York, on Sept. 8.

Allen presents research on food insecurity at Rural Health Symposium

Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Jeffrey Allen, chair of the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences, presented his collaborative research, “The Direct and Indirect Effects of Food Insecurity and Variable U.S. Feeding Program Support During the COVID Pandemic on Members of a Low-income, Rural Obesogenic County,” at the New York State Association for Rural Health annual symposium.

Dual Degree in Nursing program celebrates exam success

Sep 16, 2025 | All six students in the second cohort of �鶹ӳ��’s Dual Degree in Nursing program have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.