Sport Studies News, Publications & Research

Sports Management students earn elite assignment at Super Bowl

Feb 19, 2026 | For the third consecutive year, �鶹ӳ��’s Sports Management program sent students to work the Super Bowl, continuing a growing tradition of immersive, high-level experiential learning within the School of Business.

PE majors shine at state conference

Dec 01, 2025 | Two �鶹ӳ�� Physical Education majors were recognized for their outstanding achievements by receiving the prestigious Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award at the 86th Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NYSAHPERD).

SBU graduate, undergraduate students present at 100th Annual NYS AHPERD Conference

Dec 04, 2024 | �鶹ӳ�� students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education.

Four �鶹ӳ�� students reflect on memorable MLK Jr. trip to Atlanta

Apr 09, 2024 | For four �鶹ӳ�� students, experiential learning took on a whole new meaning over spring break.

SBU senior is major fundraiser for Special Olympics New York’s Polar Plunge

Dec 12, 2023 | Lucas Ishman, a senior at �鶹ӳ��, raised nearly $1,000 in donations for Special Olympics New York as a participant in the 2023 Buffalo Polar Plunge, held Dec. 2 at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Orchard Park.

Two �鶹ӳ�� students honored, others make presentations, at annual NYSAHPERD conference

Dec 06, 2023 | Two �鶹ӳ�� seniors received the prestigious Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award at the 85th Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NYSAHPERD).

�鶹ӳ��’s School of Education approved for CAEP accreditation

May 18, 2023 | The School of Education at �鶹ӳ�� 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.

International kinesiology journal publishes Oh's research

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of physical education, published a research paper in the International Journal of Kinesiology in Higher Education (IJKHE).

�鶹ӳ�� students make presentations at physical education and sport studies state conference

Nov 30, 2022 | Students at �鶹ӳ�� presented at the 84th annual conference of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, held Nov. 18 at the Turning Stone Convention Center in Verona, New York.

International peer-reviewed journal publishes article by Oh

Oct 21, 2022 | Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of physical education, published a research paper in the Journal of Physical Education and Sports Studies.

Dr. René Hauser named dean of �鶹ӳ��’s School of Education

Apr 26, 2022 | Dr. René Hauser has been named dean of the School of Education at �鶹ӳ��.

Education honor society Kappa Delta Pi launches Fill the Pack to help collect school supplies for Olean district

Mar 03, 2022 | Members of �鶹ӳ��’s education honor society are teaming up with the Olean City School District to help provide much needed classroom supplies for the remaining months of the school year.

Dr. René Hauser named interim dean of �鶹ӳ��’s School of Education

Jan 18, 2022 | Dr. René Hauser has been named interim dean of the School of Education at �鶹ӳ��.

Dr. Latoya Pierce named School of Education interim dean at �鶹ӳ��

Jul 06, 2021 | Dr. Latoya Pierce has been named interim dean of the School of Education at �鶹ӳ��. She replaces Dr. Lisa Buenaventura, who retired May 31.

�鶹ӳ�� graduates inducted into education honor society Kappa Delta Pi

May 19, 2021 | Thirty-two �鶹ӳ�� students who earned graduate and undergraduate degrees this year were inducted into the university’s Xi Nu chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education, in a virtual ceremony held May 14.

Future professionals present at state virtual professional development conference

Mar 18, 2021 | Four physical education majors from �鶹ӳ�� gave a presentation titled “Making a Difference through Coaching Every Day” at a state conference this week.

Michelle Onofrio, Trevor North named SBU’s Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2020

May 14, 2020 | Michelle Onofrio of West Haven, Connecticut, and Trevor North of Westfield, New York, have been named �鶹ӳ��’s Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2020.

For guests and volunteers, #Bona’s Warming House nourishes body and soul

Nov 25, 2019 | For Paul Nana Afful, a lifetime of generous acts has paved the way to a passion for helping others. “My whole life has been filled with people I’ve never even met helping me out. Now I want to do the same,” Afful said.