News, Publications & Research

Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal Oct 22, 2025 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — SBU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.

PA faculty engage in dialogue on clinical education, innovation Oct 22, 2025 | Faculty from the Physician Assistant Studies program — Dr. Keith Young, founding director and associate professor; Dr. Scott Medler, professor of PA Studies; Nicole Ackley, director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor; and Kate Nelson, clinical assistant professor — attended the Physician Assistant Education Association conference in San Diego, California.

Pitt-Bradford and St. Bonaventure sign articulation agreement, easing acceptance into Occupational Therapy program Oct 17, 2024 | A new articulation agreement between the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and St. Bonaventure University creates a new pathway for outstanding Exercise Science or health-related science students from Pitt-Bradford to pursue SBU’s Occupational Therapy program.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at St. Bonaventure University’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

SBU’s DePerro School receives grant for specialized equipment Jan 14, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has been awarded a $120,199 grant from the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) to strengthen hands-on education, research and community outreach through advanced health care technologies aimed at improving rural health outcomes.

Perkins presents innovative tabletop escape room at conference Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, delivered a podium presentation at the New York Organization of Nurse Leaders conference in Tarrytown, New York, on Sept. 8.

Six ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants May 17, 2026 | Six graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at St. Bonaventure University were commissioned as second lieutenants into the U.S. Army on Sunday, May 17.

Perkins completes Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has completed an Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program focused on the agriculture-producing population's health, wellness, and safety.

Dual Degree in Nursing program celebrates exam success Sep 16, 2025 | All six students in the second cohort of St. Bonaventure University’s Dual Degree in Nursing program have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Lundeen and Perkins published in American Nurse Journal Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, published an article in American Nurse Journal, the premier journal of the American Nurses Association.

SBU’s nursing programs receive CCNE accreditation for 10 years May 27, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s undergraduate nursing programs have received reaccreditation for the maximum 10-year term from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE),

Perkins elected to two-year term as president of ANA-NY Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has been elected the next president of the American Nurses Association-New York. Her two-year term begins in October, when she will be sworn in at the association's annual conference.

SBU's PA program achieves accreditation milestone Jul 21, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Studies program has achieved a significant milestone. The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the PA program in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

St. Bonaventure 2024 Physician Assistant graduates go 33 for 33 on national exam Jul 8, 2024 | Every 2024 graduate of St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Studies program has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The national pass rate for first-time PANCE takers is 93% over the last five years.

Olomofe publishes article, to present work at conference Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, published a journal article and has had an abstract accepted for oral presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference in Minneapolis in October.

New path for Commonwealth students to enter SBU OT program Jul 28, 2025 | An articulation agreement between St. Bonaventure University and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania establishes a new pathway for Commonwealth students to enter SBU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program.

SBU receives $750,000 Cabrini grant to launch mobile health clinic Jan 28, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to launch “Wellness on Wheels: Expanding Rural Health Access through Mobile Clinic,” an initiative designed to address persistent health disparities across the Southern Tier’s rural communities.

Richards advances expertise in specialized anatomy course Aug 22, 2025 | Clinical Assistant Professor Stephanie Richards, PT, DPT, participated in a highly specialized anatomical dissection course presented by Sue Falsone PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, founder of Structure & Function Education and a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation and performance.

University, county Health Department partnership expands wellness outreach across Cattaraugus County Oct 7, 2024 | A cadre of students in the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents.

SBU’s OT program now a satellite TRAID Center, providing free loans of assistive technology to the community Sep 3, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is now a satellite location of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program. This program offers short-term assistive technology loans to the public, including people with disabilities or short-term injuries, caregivers, parents, students requiring technology for education, healthcare providers and/or educators, and many more.