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PA students, faculty make their mark at statewide conference
Oct 29, 2026 | Thirty-seven students and seven faculty members from ΒιΆΉΣ³»'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
Small Atoms. Big Ideas.
Oct 26, 2026 | βElectrons are fuzzy and really smeared out.β Thatβs how ΒιΆΉΣ³» Chemistry Professor Dr. Scott Simpson describes one of the fundamental challenges of his research: using computers and mathematics to predict what happens during chemical reactions.
Welcoming Rob Buckla, '84, back to ΒιΆΉΣ³»
Oct 26, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» has named Robert J. Buckla, Ed.D., a 1984 graduate of the university, its new executive director of major and principal gifts, effective Jan. 5, 2027.
SBU introduces new Certificate in Investigative Reporting
Oct 23, 2026 | The Jandoli School of Communication at ΒιΆΉΣ³» is introducing a new undergraduate Certificate in Investigative Reporting for students who want to develop advanced skills in deeply reported journalism.
ΒιΆΉΣ³» launches Education Partner Program
Oct 21, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³»'s School of Education is opening new doors for educators through its Education Partner Program, offering educational institutions a no-cost way to support professional growth while helping eligible employees save 20% on tuition for select online master's degree and advanced certificate programs.
SBU ranks No. 15 among nationβs best Catholic colleges
Oct 14, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» has been named one of the nationβs leading Catholic institutions, ranking No. 15 in Nicheβs 2027 Best Catholic Colleges in America list and No. 2 among Catholic colleges in New York.
Join us for reading, conversation with poet Timothy Liu
Oct 13, 2026 | The Visiting Writers Series is delighted to invite the ΒιΆΉΣ³» community to a reading and conversation with award-winning poet Timothy Liu.
SBUβs 2026 Kearns Global Forum topic is βThink Like a CEOβ
Oct 13, 2026 | Six accomplished business leaders will bring decades of global experience to ΒιΆΉΣ³» Oct. 22 for a conversation about what it means to βThink Like a CEO.β
ΒιΆΉΣ³» to cover tuition for eligible NY students
Oct 8, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with annual incomes of $80,000 or less and typical assets.
$496,892 grant to expand student well-being initiatives
Oct 7, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» has been awarded a four-year federal grant of $496,892 to strengthen mental health promotion, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, early identification and pathways to care for students.
Where a ΒιΆΉΣ³» education can take you
Oct 2, 2026 | Where can a ΒιΆΉΣ³» education take you? For the Class of 2025, strong outcomes reflect the value of hands-on learning, meaningful relationships and preparation for what comes next.
SBU celebrates Certified Campus Care Champions
Oct 1, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» celebrated the completion of its inaugural Certified Campus Care Champion pilot program, an employee development initiative designed to strengthen wellness, preparedness and a culture of care across the university community.
Ailey II brings next generation of modern dance to QCA
Oct 1, 2026 | One of the worldβs most popular modern dance companies is coming to the Southern Tier. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at ΒιΆΉΣ³» will present Ailey II in a spectacular performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Rigas Family Theater.
What Francis of Assisi can teach us about living with one another
Sep 28, 2026 | Originally published as an op-ed by Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh on Syracuse.com. Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., is vice president for Mission Integration at ΒιΆΉΣ³».
ΒιΆΉΣ³» launches 30-credit, AI-integrated MBA
Sep 24, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs School of Business has launched an updated 30-credit Master of Business Administration program, giving students a faster, more affordable path to an AACSB-accredited MBA while integrating artificial intelligence across the curriculum.
Francis Week brings message of compassion, service to life
Sep 24, 2026 | Eight centuries after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, ΒιΆΉΣ³» will commemorate his life, legacy and enduring call to compassion during Francis Week 2026, Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.
Warming House to benefit from Billsβ 50/50 raffle Sunday
Sep 24, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western New York benefiting from the Huddle for Hunger 50/50 split raffle during the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers game on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Demonstration meeting set for prospective Toastmasters Club
Sep 22, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» will host a Toastmasters demonstration meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, as the university explores the creation of a new club designed to bring together members of the campus and greater Olean communities.
SBU jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News βBest Collegesβ rankings
Sep 22, 2026 | ΒιΆΉΣ³» jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities in the North in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report βBest Collegesβ rankings released today.
Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M., leaves enduring legacy at SBU
Sep 16, 2026 | Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M., a revered Franciscan scholar and educator whose lifelong devotion to the Franciscan intellectual tradition was matched by decades of service to ΒιΆΉΣ³», peacefully passed away on Sept. 16, 2026, while in hospice care. He was 83 years old, a Franciscan friar for 61 years and a priest for 55 years.