Graduate News & Events
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Szymanski honored with Community Impact Award
Jul 31, 2026 | Jeff Szymanski, clinical assistant professor and director of didactics in ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Physician Assistant Studies program, has won the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).
ΒιΆΉΣ³» physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl
Jun 12, 2023 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at ΒιΆΉΣ³» had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.
SBUβs School of Health Professions to showcase masterβs degree options at Graduate School Fair
Oct 17, 2023 | Explore ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs graduate degree options in the health professions during the upcoming Graduate School Fair hosted by the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs School of Education approved for CAEP accreditation
May 18, 2023 | The School of Education at ΒιΆΉΣ³» has received accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), an internationally recognized accrediting body that works to ensure excellence in education preparation programs.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Dr. Claire Watson honored at NCAA FARA Awards Banquet
Nov 15, 2022 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Claire Watson was recently honored as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) Division I Newcomer of the Year.
SBUβs DeSimone honored by Buffaloβs Business First with Woman of Influence Award
Jul 20, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at ΒιΆΉΣ³», will be honored Sept. 14 with a Woman of Influence Award from Buffaloβs Business First.
DeSimone presents on gender bias, casuistry bias, and allyship
Nov 17, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor of leadership and director of the masterβs in leadership program in the Jandoli School of Communication, gave three DEI presentations over the past month.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold second annual conference
Sep 11, 2023 | The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at ΒιΆΉΣ³» will hold its second annual Living Lives of Purpose Conference from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the universityβs Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions, Francis Hall.
SBU receives $250k educational grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Nov 1, 2023 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to provide healthcare education in Cattaraugus County, a region with some of the highest rates of preventable diseases in New York state.
Henry explores weight-inclusive health care in encyclopedia chapter
Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, authored a book chapter titled βHealth at Every Sizeβ that was published in The Encyclopedia of Mental Health Trainings, Certifications, & Credentials.
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