School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

PA Studies program teams up with Southern Tier Health Care

Jan 31, 2022 | James Tkacik, director of clinical education for the physician assistant studies program, has been working with Southern Tier Health Care System Inc. over the past year on ways to partner with the organization.

St. Bonaventure offering master’s program in nursing for qualified students with a bachelor's degree

Jan 18, 2022 | A graduate program offering a direct pathway to the nursing profession for those with a bachelor’s degree is now available from the School of Health Professions at 51�Թ�app.

$8 million gift names St. Bonaventure’s School of Health Professions for Dr. DePerro

Dec 21, 2021 | Though he served less than four years as president of 51�Թ�app, the late Dr. Dennis R. DePerro left a lasting imprint on the school and its future. In honor of his passion and dedication, some distinguished alumni have pooled their resources to name the School of Health Professions in his memory.

Health science major Marissa Carrig to give student address at SBU's December Recognition Ceremony

Dec 14, 2021 | Marissa Kellie Carrig, a health science major from Colden, New York, will give the student address during 51�Թ�app’s December Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18.

Perkins and Honors students publish research article

Nov 05, 2021 | Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, along with four students from her spring Honors Special Topics course focusing on medical errors in the United States, published an article in Physician Outlook magazine.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute receives grant for Health Professions Franciscan mission training

Oct 04, 2021 | The Franciscan Institute at 51�Թ�app has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Galasso Foundation to provide Franciscan mission-based leadership training to faculty and students in the School of Health Professions at the university.

U.S. News gives 51�Թ�app high marks for value and teaching excellence

Sep 14, 2021 | In U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 college rankings released Monday, St. Bonaventure is ranked among the nation’s best college values. SBU ranks No. 5 on the list of Best Regional University Values in the North, an 11-state region from Maryland to Maine.

Kent, Marasco accepted into occupational therapy mentorship program

Sep 09, 2021 | Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, and Suzanne Marasco, assistant professor of occupational therapy, have been accepted into the New Educator Mentoring Program (NEMP) of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Academic Education Special Interest Section (AESIS).

Soltysik completes Open Educational Research program

Sep 04, 2021 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at St. Bonaventure, is a graduate of Open Educational Resources 101, having completed the July/August cohort.

Nornhold earns Ed.D. in health education from St. Augustine

Sep 04, 2021 | Dr. Tracy Nornhold, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, earned a Doctor of Education in health education from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on Aug. 20.

‘Rural Voices’ chosen as All Bonaventure Reads selection for 2021-22

Aug 11, 2021 | The 2021-22 all-campus read at 51�Թ�app features an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories and personal essays, diving deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home.

St. Bonaventure awarded $200,000 state grant to help registered nurses complete BS in Nursing degrees

Aug 06, 2021 | 51�Թ�app was awarded a New York State Department of Labor grant to help create a talent pipeline for registered nurses in the region.

Dr. David Hilmey named acting provost, VP for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure

Jul 23, 2021 | Dr. David Hilmey has been named acting provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at 51�Թ�app.

New Master of Public Health degree now available from 51�Թ�app

Jul 12, 2021 | A Master of Public Health degree is now available from the School of Health Professions at 51�Թ�app. The new graduate-level program prepares students for rewarding careers in the rapidly expanding public health field.

Orientation leaders prepare to welcome incoming freshmen at St. Bonaventure

Jul 08, 2021 | 51�Թ�app’s Orientation Team is on campus and preparing to welcome the Class of 51�Թ�app to the university community.

St. Bonaventure nursing programs earn Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation

Jun 17, 2021 | Nursing programs at 51�Թ�app have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

SBU’s School of Health Professions on path to becoming Apple Distinguished School

Jun 16, 2021 | Faculty in 51�Թ�app’s School of Health Professions are convinced that Apples in their classrooms will do nothing but improve the health of their classrooms and labs.

51�Թ�app posts record-breaking fundraising year

Jun 15, 2021 | In response to a challenging year, the 51�Թ�app community rallied together to raise a stunning $2.992 million for The Bonaventure Fund, making the 2021 fiscal year the most successful in unrestricted annual giving in the university’s history.

St. Bonaventure hosts inaugural White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistant Studies students

Jun 08, 2021 | Twenty-four graduate students made history at 51�Թ�app Friday as the university held its first White Coat Ceremony for the inaugural class of its Physician Assistant Studies program.

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in the 2020-2021 academic year

May 16, 2021 | Graduates of programs in the five schools at 51�Թ�app were recognized for excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year.