News, Publications & Research

St. Bonaventure physician assistant students do well at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 23, 2022 | St. Bonaventure’s physician assistant program might be only a few years old, but students in the first graduate program of the university’s School of Health Professions are already making an impression.

Henry co-authors article published in Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling

Jun 02, 2022 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of counselor education, co-authored an article titled "The Relationship between Religious Identity Development and Transgender Counseling Competence" that was published in the Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling, a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Perkins and Buttafarro attend Lobby Day in Albany to urge support of simulation-based learning legislation

Jun 02, 2022 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, and Tom Buttafarro, director of government and community relations, attended Simulation Education Lobby Day in Albany on May 3 to urge backing of legislation in support of simulation-based learning.

Medler to present seminar on how he created anatomy curriculum

May 19, 2022 | Anatomage, a market leader in medical virtualization technology, will host a seminar this month with Scott Medler, associate professor of physician assistant studies at St. Bonaventure.

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in 2021-2022

May 15, 2022 | The following students were recognized for academic excellence in honors and awards events leading up to Sunday’s Commencement ceremonies at St. Bonaventure University.

Fall ’22 freshman class largest at St. Bonaventure in two decades

May 09, 2022 | Freshman confirmations are running at a 20-year high at St. Bonaventure University, up 22% over fall 2021 and more than 53% higher than fall 2015.

Bonaventure school named after DePerro; late president also awarded honorary degree

May 05, 2022 | More than 150 people — family, friends, faculty, students and staff — turned out Thursday afternoon in the San Damiano Room of Francis Hall to celebrate the dedication of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

Alexa Shahine of Syracuse selected as student speaker for St. Bonaventure Class of 2022

May 01, 2022 | Alexa Shahine, a pre-med student from Syracuse, New York, has been selected as the student speaker for the Class of 2022 at St. Bonaventure University’s Commencement Exercises May 15.

Weis and colleagues present at association's annual conference

Apr 28, 2022 | Karen Weis, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, was the primary speaker for a workshop at the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2022 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in March.

Free public showing of the documentary ‘Bending the Arc’ to be held April 22 at St. Bonaventure University

Apr 11, 2022 | A showing of “Bending the Arc,” the award-winning documentary about how three young people began a movement that would change global health forever, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, in Rigas Family Theater at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Dr. Jeff Gingerich named St. Bonaventure's 22nd president

Mar 08, 2022 | Dr. Jeff Gingerich, provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs at the University of Scranton, has been named the 22nd president of St. Bonaventure University.

Ellicottville’s Poole to keynote inaugural SBU Occupational Therapy event April 8

Feb 18, 2022 | A man whose life had “hit rock bottom” and now serves as inspiration will be the keynote speaker at a special event for the occupational therapy community of Western New York.

Perkins published in nursing journal; new program approved

Jan 31, 2022 | An article by Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, has been published in American Nurse Journal.

Tkacik earns doctorate from University of Lynchburg

Jan 31, 2022 | Dr. James Tkacik, assistant professor in the physician assistant studies program, graduated in January 2022 from the University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia, with a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree.

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 St. Bonaventure University.

$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 St. Bonaventure University, 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 St. Bonaventure University’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 St. Bonaventure University 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.