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�鶹ӳ�� Reunion Weekend to draw more than 500 alumni back to campus June 16-18

Jun 24, 2026 | More than 500 alumni will return to �鶹ӳ�� this weekend (June 16-18) as the university hosts its annual Alumni Reunion Weekend.

�鶹ӳ�� offering corporate partnerships for seven online master’s degree programs

Jun 24, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� is offering a corporate partnerships program, including a 15% tuition discount for seven online master’s degree programs.

ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants in ceremony at �鶹ӳ��

Jun 24, 2026 | Graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at �鶹ӳ�� were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army on Friday.

�鶹ӳ�� physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 24, 2026 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at �鶹ӳ�� had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.

SBU’s School of Health Professions to showcase master’s degree options at Graduate School Fair

Jun 24, 2026 | Explore �鶹ӳ��’s graduate degree options in the health professions during the upcoming Graduate School Fair hosted by the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

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

Jun 24, 2026 | 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.

�鶹ӳ��’s Dr. Claire Watson honored at NCAA FARA Awards Banquet

Jun 24, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Claire Watson was recently honored as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) Division I Newcomer of the Year.

�鶹ӳ�� marks bold fundraising year, raising more than $20 million for the university

Jun 24, 2026 | While celebrating the arrival of �鶹ӳ��’s 22nd president and launching the largest fundraising campaign in its history, �鶹ӳ�� alumni and friends joined together in raising more than $20 million overall for the university, including more than $2.9 million for The Bonaventure Fund.

SBU’s DeSimone honored by Buffalo’s Business First with Woman of Influence Award

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at �鶹ӳ��, will be honored Sept. 14 with a Woman of Influence Award from Buffalo’s Business First.

Four �鶹ӳ�� students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta

Jun 24, 2026 | Four �鶹ӳ�� undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

DeSimone presents on gender bias, casuistry bias, and allyship

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor of leadership and director of the master’s in leadership program in the Jandoli School of Communication, gave three DEI presentations over the past month.

Seven SBU students inducted into National Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi

Jun 24, 2026 | Seven �鶹ӳ�� students were inducted into the Xi Delta Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi.

The Mulryans and Bona's

Jun 24, 2026 | Sandra Mulryan, former lecturer of English, and her husband, Dr. John Mulryan, professor emeritus of English, taught a combined 71 years at �鶹ӳ�� before retiring from full-time work (she in 2013 and he in 2011). They touched the lives of thousands of Bona students throughout their careers.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute provides yearlong formation in Franciscan mission to Midwest Health System

Jun 24, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at �鶹ӳ�� has completed a one-year program in Franciscan mission and leadership training for the Hospital Sisters Health System headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.

�鶹ӳ��’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold second annual conference

Jun 24, 2026 | The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at �鶹ӳ�� will hold its second annual Living Lives of Purpose Conference from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions, Francis Hall.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

Jun 24, 2026 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

Fr. Dan Riley honored with doctorate at �鶹ӳ��’s 163rd Commencement

Jun 24, 2026 | Fr. Dan Riley, O.F.M., the charismatic face of �鶹ӳ�� for more than 50 years, received an honorary doctorate of humane letters at �鶹ӳ��’s 163rd Commencement Exercises Sunday, a day that saw more than 800 students receive bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

�鶹ӳ��’s AAF team takes first place in district advertising competition

Jun 24, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� students won their district in a national advertising competition for the first time Friday in New York City.

�鶹ӳ�� professor and his son, a former Army combat medic, write manual for coping with PTSD

Jun 24, 2026 | A few years ago, Dr. Will Elenchin, associate professor of sociology and criminology at �鶹ӳ��, was granted a sabbatical leave from teaching to work on his fourth book on behavioral health, this one dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in high-stress professions. The project took an unexpected big turn less than a year later when Elenchin’s son, Zac, a U.S. Army combat medic serving a deployment in Afghanistan, experienced PTSD after responding to a mass casualty event.

SBU receives $250k educational grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

Jun 24, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� 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.

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