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Chimbel is panelist at Broadcast Education Assoc. conference
Oct 25, 2024 | Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, was a panelist for “Strategies for Mentorship of Colleagues and Managing Burnout in Higher Education,” a Curriculum, Assessment & Administration session at the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) On-Location conference held Oct. 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.
MacDonald named 20th coach of the Bonnies
Mar 31, 2026 | After building a national championship-contending Division II program at Daemen University, Mike MacDonald will join 鶹ӳ’s men’s basketball as the program’s 20th head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta announced Tuesday.
University, county Health Department partnership expands wellness outreach across Cattaraugus County
Oct 7, 2024 | A cadre of students in the DePerro School of Health Professions at 鶹ӳ have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents.
鶹ӳ hosting dinner to help sustain Warming House for years to come
Jul 18, 2024 | For 50 years, 鶹ӳ’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of the Olean soup kitchen, the university is striving to ensure the Warming House is around for at least another 50 years.
Simpson researchers publish article on removal of PFAS
Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry and department chair, along with researchers from the University at Buffalo and Stony Brook University, published their article titled "Synthesis and Evaluation of Cationic Porphyrin-Based Organic Nanocages for the Removal of 38 PFAS from Water: Experimental, Theoretical, and Eco-toxicological Insights" in ACS ES&T Engineering.
Jones completes pastoral and end-of-life training
Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Shatonda Jones, associate professor of Speech-Language Pathology and director of Clinical Education, graduated in May from Loyola University New Orleans’ Institute of Ministry with a Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS), emphasizing Christian Spirituality.
Article by SBU profs traces history of IRS' Dirty Dozen tax scams
Jan 30, 2025 | Darwin King, professor of Accounting, Dr. Carl Case, professor of Management, and Michael McLanahan, lecturer in Accounting, had an article published in the fall 2024 issue of the Journal of Business and Accounting, a refereed publication of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
SBU senior wins AI video contest from Broadcast Education Association
Dec 17, 2025 | 鶹ӳ senior Tanner Pasi has won the Broadcast Education Association’s inaugural Gen AI Competition, an innovative challenge that tasked students with creating a 30-second video entirely through artificial intelligence tools — all within just 60 minutes.
SBU's Hindman active in roles with Association for Play Therapy
Mar 21, 2025 | In her role as a member of the Ethics and Practice Guidelines Committee for the national Association for Play Therapy (APT), Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, was a reviewer for the 2025 updates for the Play Therapy Best Practices: Clinical, Professional & Ethical Issues.
‘Unconditional Surrender’ brings Grant’s Civil War story to life
Oct 8, 2025 | The latest book by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Jandoli School, offers a reader-friendly, intro-level overview of Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s wartime career.
Duenyas presents makerspace research at PSLA
Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Deborah L. Duenyas, professor in the Counselor Education program, co-presented “Makerspaces in Action: Insights from PA Educators” at the Pennsylvania School Library Association (PSLA) Annual Conference.
鶹ӳ’s Morales inducted into 10th Mountain Division Hall of Fame
Jun 27, 2024 | Francisco “Frank” Morales, director of 鶹ӳ’s Office of Veterans Services, has been inducted into the 10th Mountain Division Warrior Legend Hall of Fame.
Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds
Apr 9, 2026 | On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
Couturier presents research in Assisi, publishes new book
Aug 21, 2025 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor and director of the Franciscan Institute, delivered three academic papers at the General Assembly of the International Franciscan Conference of Congregations of the Third Order Regular in Assisi, Italy, in May.
SBU's Mackowski presented 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award
May 1, 2025 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Communication, has been awarded the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable's 2024-25 Ed Bearss Memorial Award.
Bussman publishes new essays in literary arts journal
Feb 10, 2026 | Jason K. Bussman, adjunct lecturer in English, had a pair of essays published in Otherwise Engaged: A Literary and Arts Journal’s Winter 2025 issue: “No, I’m Not Nate Bargatze” and “The R2D2 Toy Everyone Wanted.”
Lee contributes to AMP special edition on Springsteen album
Dec 16, 2024 | An article by Dr. Richard Lee, a professor in the Jandoli School, appeared in AMP: American Musical Perspectives, an academic journal published by Penn State University Press.
SBU’s OT program now a satellite TRAID Center, providing free loans of assistive technology to the community
Sep 3, 2024 | 鶹ӳ’s Department of Occupational Therapy is now a satellite location of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program. This program offers short-term assistive technology loans to the public, including people with disabilities or short-term injuries, caregivers, parents, students requiring technology for education, healthcare providers and/or educators, and many more.
SBU announces Carney Endowed Chair
May 22, 2025 | Honoring her life’s work as a beloved teacher, renowned scholar and transformative college president, 鶹ӳ has established the Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., ’86, Endowed Chair in Theology and Franciscan Studies, marking only the second endowed chair in the university’s 167-year history.