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PA students, faculty make their mark at statewide conference

Oct 29, 2026 | Thirty-seven students and seven faculty members from �鶹ӳ��'s Physician Assistant Studies program joined PA professionals, educators and fellow students from across New York state at the 2026 New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) Annual CME Conference

Francis Week brings message of compassion, service to life

Sep 24, 2026 | Eight centuries after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, �鶹ӳ�� will commemorate his life, legacy and enduring call to compassion during Francis Week 2026, Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

Szymanski honored with Community Impact Award

Jul 31, 2026 | Jeff Szymanski, clinical assistant professor and director of didactics in �鶹ӳ��’s Physician Assistant Studies program, has won the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).

SBU’s nursing programs receive CCNE accreditation for 10 years

May 27, 2026 | �鶹ӳ��’s undergraduate nursing programs have received reaccreditation for the maximum 10-year term from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),

Six ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants

May 17, 2026 | Six graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at �鶹ӳ�� were commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army on Sunday, May 17.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders

Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at �鶹ӳ��’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Banik elected to Board of Western NY Rural Health Education Center

Sep 10, 2025 | Dr. Swagata Banik, dean and professor in the DePerro School of Health Professions, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center (WNY R-AHEC).

SBU’s PA students, faculty attend AAPA national conference

Sep 08, 2025 | �鶹ӳ��’s Physician Assistant Studies program sent two faculty members and eight second-year PA students to the 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) National Conference in Denver.