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

Nov 01, 2023 | 51�Թ�app 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.

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

Oct 17, 2023 | Explore 51�Թ�app’s graduate degree options in the health professions during the upcoming Graduate School Fair hosted by the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

St. Bonaventure’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold second annual conference

Sep 11, 2023 | The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at 51�Թ�app 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.

Dr. Pauline Hoffmann selected as Public Policy Fellow by Rockefeller Institute of Government

Sep 04, 2023 | Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, an associate professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at 51�Թ�app, is one of six dynamic researchers selected as a 2023-24 Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow by the Rockefeller Institute of Government.

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

Jul 20, 2023 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at 51�Թ�app, will be honored Sept. 14 with a Woman of Influence Award from Buffalo’s Business First.

Watson named interim dean of 51�Թ�app’s DePerro School of Health Professions

Jun 15, 2023 | Dr. Claire Watson, who directed the initiative that created 51�Թ�app’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions in 2016, has been named the school’s interim dean.

St. Bonaventure physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 12, 2023 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at 51�Թ�app had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.

51�Թ�app’s School of Education approved for CAEP accreditation

May 18, 2023 | The School of Education at 51�Թ�app 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.

51�Թ�app’s occupational therapy program granted seven-year accreditation by ACOTE

May 03, 2023 | The Master of Science in occupational therapy program at 51�Թ�app has been approved for accreditation for a full seven-year term by the Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Two students selected to speak at 51�Թ�app’s Commencement Exercises

May 03, 2023 | Breaking from tradition, 51�Թ�app has selected two degree candidates as student speakers at this year’s Commencement Exercises, to be held Sunday, May 14, in the university’s Reilly Center.

Luke and colleagues examine experiential learning groups

Mar 16, 2023 | An article in the Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision by Dr. Chad Luke, associate professor of counselor education, and colleagues examines the use of experiential learning groups to teach a career counseling course that students historically struggle to engage in.

Smith presents at counselor education conference in Texas

Mar 16, 2023 | Dr. Nate Smith, assistant professor of counselor education, gave a presentation titled "Watching Them Walk the Tightrope: Anti-LGBTQIA Youth Legislation Counseling Supervision & Ethics" at the 2023 Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Midwinter Conference in Georgetown, Texas.

Branco addresses international audience on visit to Colombia

Mar 16, 2023 | Dr. Susan Branco, assistant professor of counselor education, was invited to present both virtually and in person to psychology doctoral students at Konrad Lorenz University, Bogotá, Colombia, South America, through the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development, a division of the American Counseling Association.

Bynoe has book chapter accepted, gives presentation

Feb 24, 2023 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor of education and director of educational leadership (advanced school supervisory preparation), has had a proposal accepted to author a chapter in an emerging book titled "Wellness Through Mentoring Within a Continuum of School Leadership Preparation." (In Kutsyuruba, B. & Kochan, F., Eds.. Mentoring for Wellbeing in Schools, Information Age Publishing.)

Inaugural class of MSOT students at St. Bonaventure lauded at Pinning Ceremony

Dec 16, 2022 | 51�Թ�app’s first cohort of occupational therapy students were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 15, as they prepare for their final steps in the program.

Alberts presents at meeting of Pennsylvania society of PAs

Dec 09, 2022 | Meagan Alberts, MPA-S, PA-C, clinical assistant professor of physician assistant studies, recently presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, held in Pittsburgh.

Matthews contributes book chapters, notes other projects

Dec 09, 2022 | Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor in the online sports journalism and digital journalism master's degree programs, contributed a chapter in a book published in June.

Harris chosen to illustrate series of books to accompany toy line

Dec 09, 2022 | Heather Harris, assistant professor and director of the master's program in communication, was selected by the toy company PlayMonster to illustrate a series of six books for children ages 1-5 launching this Christmas.

Hindman and colleagues to give virtual conference presentation

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of counselor education, and colleagues will make a one-hour presentation this month at the virtual portion of the 2022 Association for Creativity in Counseling Conference.

Smith presents webinar for SAIGE counseling organizationGr

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Nate Smith, assistant professor of counselor education, presented a webinar titled "I'm here, I'm Queer, but I'm not used to it: Internalized Homophobia & Relational Cultural Theory" for the Society for Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE), a division of the American Counseling Association.