Graduate News & Events
Graduate news
St. Bonaventure’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold second annual conference
Sep 11, 2023 | The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at St. Bonaventure University 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.
SBU receives $250k educational grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Nov 1, 2023 | St. Bonaventure University 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.
Perkins advocates for nurses in Washington, D.C.
Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, along with a graduate student in the Master’s Entry to Practice nursing program, lobbied in Washington, D.C., with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Hindman examines AI ethics in play therapy practice
Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, presented a peer-reviewed presentation titled “Ethical Considerations for Using AI with Play Therapy” at the Association for Creativity in Counseling’s (ACC) 2025 Annual Conference.
Education faculty present research on teacher preparation
May 7, 2026 | Drs. Pamina Abkowitz, Adam Brown and René Garrison presented at the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) Conference.
Harris, DeSimone earn Best Paper Award for credibility study
Nov 19, 2025 | Faculty members Heather Harris, MFA, and Kimberly DeSimone, Ph.D., received the Best Paper Award in the Education Track at the Academy of Business Research Conference held Oct. 29-31 in Marathon, Florida.
Pruitt researches family-perpetrated abuse and survivor outcomes
May 7, 2026 | Doyle Pruitt, associate professor and director of the Master of Social Work program, had a manuscript accepted into the Journal of Sexual Aggression.
SBU’s SHARP Hub calls grades 5–12 to register for reading program
Sep 23, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s SHARP Hub (Hub for Advancing Reading & Practice), formerly known as the SBU Reading Center, is still accepting registrations for its fall and spring literacy program for students in grades 5 through 12.
Bynoe to publish second volume on school leadership mentoring
Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor and director of the Educational Leadership programs leading to advanced supervisory licensure, is the lead editor of an emerging book titled “Mentoring Within the Continuum of School Leadership Preparation, Vol 2."
Marasco presents fieldwork evaluation research at POTA Conference
Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Suzi Marasco, chair of the Occupational Therapy program, presented a two-hour workshop at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association conference in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Oct. 25.
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL
, St. BonaventureJoin us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at St. Bonaventure University! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.
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The School of Business Info Session (on-campus)
, St. BonaventureDiscover graduate opportunities at St. Bonaventure University — including what’s new with our MBA.
Join the School of Business during Common Hour to explore graduate opportunities in Business Administration (MBA), Professional Accountancy and Sport Administration.Hear what’s new with the MBA, learn about your options and get answers to your questions — whether graduate school is already in your plans or you’re just curious. Lunch provided. Swan 103.