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Jul 27, 2026 | Students in �鶹ӳ��’s six-week Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program at the University of Oxford’s Trinity College conducted research for a conference presentation on Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” album.

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Jul 17, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at �鶹ӳ�� has successfully concluded its 2026 summer programs, bringing together scholars, friars, lay leaders, ministers and students from around the world for a season of study, reflection and celebration rooted in the rich Franciscan intellectual and spiritual tradition.

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Jul 09, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� recognized the successful completion of the second cohort of BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy this spring, marking another successful year for the leadership development program launched by President Jeff Gingerich and his wife, Betsy.

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Jul 08, 2026 | A new articulation agreement between Canisius University and �鶹ӳ�� creates a direct pathway for students to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).

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Jun 29, 2026 | Positive Ripples, a nonprofit organization with roots at �鶹ӳ��, has reached a significant milestone: 300,000 people now have daily access to safe drinking water through wells the organization has helped build or repair in Haiti.

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Jun 26, 2026 | Six alumni whose contributions helped shape the tradition, culture and success of �鶹ӳ�� rugby will be inducted Sept. 11 into the SBU Rugby Hall of Fame during the university’s annual Rugby Alumni Weekend.

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Jun 25, 2026 | An articulation agreement between �鶹ӳ�� and Ohio University provides a direct application pathway for SBU students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry to Ohio University’s Ph.D. program in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

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Jun 25, 2026 | Twenty-three �鶹ӳ�� rugby student-athletes have been named 2025-26 Scholastic All-Americans by National Collegiate Rugby (NCR).

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Jun 24, 2026 | The Atlantic Brass Quintet, widely celebrated as one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, will return to �鶹ӳ�� this summer for its 33rd annual Atlantic Brass Quintet Summer Seminar.

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Jun 24, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will offer a new major in Computer Information Systems (CIS) beginning this fall, expanding opportunities for students interested in technology-focused careers that bridge computing and organizational problem-solving.

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Jun 22, 2026 | Lindsay Retchless, currently serving as chief of staff to the president and interim vice president for University Advancement, has been named vice president for Advancement at �鶹ӳ��.

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Jun 17, 2026 | More than 70 Franciscan friars from the three branches of the First Order — the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin and the Order of Friars Minor — gathered at �鶹ӳ�� for “Transitus in an Era of Epochal Change,” a celebration and study days marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Jun 12, 2026 | Hate crimes, homelessness, taxes, housing and energy were among the topics fact-checked by �鶹ӳ�� students during a PolitiFact Workshop conducted during the spring 2026 semester.

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Jun 11, 2026 | Lifelong champions of �鶹ӳ�� whose family ties to the institution span generations, Pat Doyle, ’81, and Mary Beth “MB” (Shea) Wells, ’76, will be honored with the 2026 William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year Award.

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Jun 10, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board’s May 15 meeting on campus.

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Jun 03, 2026 | More than 70 items are available in an online auction June 8-15 to benefit the endowment of �鶹ӳ��.

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May 29, 2026 | A limited number of spots remain available in �鶹ӳ��’s Esports Summer Day Camp, scheduled for July 6–10, 2026.

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May 27, 2026 | �鶹ӳ��’s undergraduate nursing programs have received reaccreditation for the maximum 10-year term from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),

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May 26, 2026 | �鶹ӳ��’s School of Business will offer a new major in Healthcare Management beginning this fall, providing students with an interdisciplinary business education tailored to the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

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May 18, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� recognized 119 students at its Honors and Awards Ceremony, held Friday, May 15, at Reilly Center Arena.

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