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Schilling publishes study on superintendent resilience

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Nicole Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, recently published an article in the Journal of Educational Administration titled “Superintendent Resilience: A Qualitative Exploration of Resilience Leadership Skills.”

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.

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.

PA faculty present and earn honors at NYSSPA Conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Keith Young DHSc, PA-C, SBU’s Physician Assistant Studies program director and faculty member, along with Nicole Ackley, MPAS, PA-C, presented a well-attended session titled “Surviving Clinical Rotations” at the New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) conference.

Dr. Jessica Hare presents at 2025 CSWE Conference

Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Jessica Hare, MSW practicum director and assistant professor in the Master of Social Work program, presented at the 2025 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting in Denver, Colorado.

SBU faculty, staff explore tools to enhance accessibility

Oct 22, 2025 | SBU faculty and staff explored new ways to support students with diverse learning needs during a series of informational workshops this fall.

Henry receives journal award, shares research at national conference

Oct 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, associate professor of Counselor Education, presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, held Oct. 8-12 in Philadelphia.

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.

New research on inclusive playrooms for Marshallese children

Oct 08, 2025 | In September, Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, published “Creating a child-centered playroom for Marshallese children” through Qeios.

Banik serves on Community Health Needs Steering Committee

Oct 08, 2025 | Dr. Swagata Banik, dean and professor in the DePerro School of Health Professions, served as a Steering Committee member for Cattaraugus and McKean County Community Health Needs Assessment.

Harris and DeSimone to present research on student perceptions

Oct 08, 2025 | Faculty members Heather Harris, MFA, and Kimberly DeSimone, Ph.D., have been selected to present their research at the upcoming Academy of Business Research Conference, to be held Oct. 29–31 in Marathon, Florida.

Bynoe and Superintendent Morris collaborate on book chapter

Oct 08, 2025 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor and director of the educational leadership programs leading to advanced supervisory licensure, has co-authored a book chapter for publication with Dr. Genelle Morris, the lead author and superintendent of the Olean City School District.

Duenyas explores music-based activities in Counseling Education

Oct 08, 2025 | Dr. Deborah Duenyas, professor of Counselor Education, presented on “Finding my Rhythm in Counselor Education: Integrating Music-based Activities into Teaching and Supervision,” at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) conference in Philadelphia, on Oct. 9.

Join us for SBU's 5th annual Fall in Love with Science on Oct. 4

Sep 29, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.

Pruitt showcases groundbreaking sex offense grooming assessment at conference

Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Doyle Pruitt, program director of the Master in Social Work program and associate professor of Social Work, presented on the assessment measure she and her colleagues developed at the annual Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse conference in Orlando Florida, Sept. 15-17.

Harris wins Purple Dragonfly Award honorable mention for newest book

Sep 24, 2025 | Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Heather Lynn Harris has received an Honorable Mention in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the Children’s Picture Books, Ages 6+ category for her most recent title, "Something to Sing About."

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."

Dr. Kimberly DeSimone’s manuscript accepted for ABR Conference

Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone’s manuscript “Adam as the First Failed Leader: A Feminist-Epistemological Reframing of Genesis Through Leadership Theory” has been accepted for presentation at the Academy of Business Research Conference in Marathon, Florida, Oct. 29–31.

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.

Enrollment open for K–12 reading literacy at SHARP Hub, SBU

Sep 16, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s SHARP Hub (Hub for Advancing Reading & Practice),formerly known as the SBU Reading Center, is now accepting registrations for its fall and spring literacy programs for children in kindergarten through grade 12.