News, Publications & Research

Medler to present seminar on how he created anatomy curriculum

May 19, 2022 | Anatomage, a market leader in medical virtualization technology, will host a seminar this month with Scott Medler, associate professor of physician assistant studies at �鶹ӳ��.

�鶹ӳ�� graduates recognized for academic excellence in 2021-2022

May 15, 2022 | The following students were recognized for academic excellence in honors and awards events leading up to Sunday’s Commencement ceremonies at �鶹ӳ��.

Fall ’22 freshman class largest at �鶹ӳ�� in two decades

May 09, 2022 | Freshman confirmations are running at a 20-year high at �鶹ӳ��, up 22% over fall 2021 and more than 53% higher than fall 2015.

Bonaventure school named after DePerro; late president also awarded honorary degree

May 05, 2022 | More than 150 people — family, friends, faculty, students and staff — turned out Thursday afternoon in the San Damiano Room of Francis Hall to celebrate the dedication of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

Alexa Shahine of Syracuse selected as student speaker for �鶹ӳ�� Class of 2022

May 01, 2022 | Alexa Shahine, a pre-med student from Syracuse, New York, has been selected as the student speaker for the Class of 2022 at �鶹ӳ��’s Commencement Exercises May 15.

Weis and colleagues present at association's annual conference

Apr 28, 2022 | Karen Weis, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, was the primary speaker for a workshop at the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2022 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in March.

Free public showing of the documentary ‘Bending the Arc’ to be held April 22 at �鶹ӳ��

Apr 11, 2022 | A showing of “Bending the Arc,” the award-winning documentary about how three young people began a movement that would change global health forever, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, in Rigas Family Theater at �鶹ӳ��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Dr. Jeff Gingerich named �鶹ӳ��'s 22nd president

Mar 08, 2022 | Dr. Jeff Gingerich, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of Scranton, has been named the 22nd president of �鶹ӳ��.

Ellicottville’s Poole to keynote inaugural SBU Occupational Therapy event April 8

Feb 18, 2022 | A man whose life had “hit rock bottom” and now serves as inspiration will be the keynote speaker at a special event for the occupational therapy community of Western New York.

Perkins published in nursing journal; new program approved

Jan 31, 2022 | An article by Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, has been published in American Nurse Journal.

Tkacik earns doctorate from University of Lynchburg

Jan 31, 2022 | Dr. James Tkacik, assistant professor in the physician assistant studies program, graduated in January 2022 from the University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia, with a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree.

PA Studies program teams up with Southern Tier Health Care

Jan 31, 2022 | James Tkacik, director of clinical education for the physician assistant studies program, has been working with Southern Tier Health Care System Inc. over the past year on ways to partner with the organization.

�鶹ӳ�� offering master’s program in nursing for qualified students with a bachelor's degree

Jan 18, 2022 | A graduate program offering a direct pathway to the nursing profession for those with a bachelor’s degree is now available from the School of Health Professions at �鶹ӳ��.

$8 million gift names �鶹ӳ��’s School of Health Professions for Dr. DePerro

Dec 21, 2021 | Though he served less than four years as president of �鶹ӳ��, the late Dr. Dennis R. DePerro left a lasting imprint on the school and its future. In honor of his passion and dedication, some distinguished alumni have pooled their resources to name the School of Health Professions in his memory.

Health science major Marissa Carrig to give student address at SBU's December Recognition Ceremony

Dec 14, 2021 | Marissa Kellie Carrig, a health science major from Colden, New York, will give the student address during �鶹ӳ��’s December Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18.

Perkins and Honors students publish research article

Nov 05, 2021 | Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, along with four students from her spring Honors Special Topics course focusing on medical errors in the United States, published an article in Physician Outlook magazine.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute receives grant for Health Professions Franciscan mission training

Oct 04, 2021 | The Franciscan Institute at �鶹ӳ�� has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Galasso Foundation to provide Franciscan mission-based leadership training to faculty and students in the School of Health Professions at the university.

U.S. News gives �鶹ӳ�� high marks for value and teaching excellence

Sep 14, 2021 | In U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 college rankings released Monday, �鶹ӳ�� is ranked among the nation’s best college values. SBU ranks No. 5 on the list of Best Regional University Values in the North, an 11-state region from Maryland to Maine.

Kent, Marasco accepted into occupational therapy mentorship program

Sep 09, 2021 | Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, and Suzanne Marasco, assistant professor of occupational therapy, have been accepted into the New Educator Mentoring Program (NEMP) of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS).

Soltysik completes Open Educational Research program

Sep 04, 2021 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at �鶹ӳ��, is a graduate of Open Educational Resources 101, having completed the July/August cohort.