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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.

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.

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.

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.

Perkins publishes research, represents U.S. at Nursing Congress

Aug 21, 2025 | Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, co-authored an article in the Journal of Professional Nursing, which is the journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

SBU's PA program achieves accreditation milestone

Jul 21, 2025 | �鶹ӳ��’s Physician Assistant Studies program has achieved a significant milestone. The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the PA program in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

SBU hosts regional Anatomage Workshop

Jun 16, 2025 | The DePerro School of Health Professions at �鶹ӳ�� welcomed health science educators Friday for a regional Anatomage Workshop.

SBU’s SWOB mission trip nurtures health, hope in DR

May 02, 2025 | Building on years of service, the latest mission by �鶹ӳ��’s Students Without Borders (SWOB) took the group back to the Dominican Republic, where they left behind not only immediate care but the seeds of sustainable health practices.

SBU offers early college opportunities for high schoolers

Apr 09, 2025 | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through �鶹ӳ��’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.