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Matthews explores transnational feminism in Namibian sports

Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor in Sports Journalism & Digital Journalism, had two peer-reviewed presentations accepted at the Second International Trans Studies Conference held Sept. 4-7, 2024, at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Dr. Ebony White presents on decolonizing counseling

Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Ebony White, associate professor of Counselor Education, presented with colleagues at the Caribbean Studies Association conference on June 1-7.

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.

Henry explores weight-inclusive health care in encyclopedia chapter

Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, authored a book chapter titled “Health at Every Size” that was published in The Encyclopedia of Mental Health Trainings, Certifications, & Credentials.

Jones completes pastoral and end-of-life training

Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Shatonda Jones, associate professor of Speech-Language Pathology and director of Clinical Education, graduated in May from Loyola University New Orleans’ Institute of Ministry with a Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS), emphasizing Christian Spirituality.

Rizzuto earns certified aging-in-place specialist credential

Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Aime Rizzuto, clinical assistant professor of Occupational Therapy, completed a rigorous three-part certification series to earn her CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) credential.

Garrison attends rural education and school law conferences

Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Rene Garrison, dean of the School of Education, attended the New York State Rural Schools Association conference, which focused on under-resourced schools in rural areas of New York state.

Hyun helps bring ‘Critical Incidents’ book to Korean readers

Aug 21, 2025 | A book that Dr. June (Jung) H. Hyun, associate professor of Counselor Education, translated into Korean, has been published in Korea.

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'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.

SBU receives $2.3 million to boost behavioral health workforce

Jun 27, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University has been awarded a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant to expand and strengthen the behavioral health workforce in rural communities across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.

SBU hosts regional Anatomage Workshop

Jun 16, 2025 | The DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University welcomed health science educators Friday for a regional Anatomage Workshop.

SBU’s SWOB mission trip nurtures health, hope in DR

May 02, 2025 | Building on years of service, the latest mission by St. Bonaventure University’s Students Without Borders (SWOB) took the group back to the Dominican Republic, where they left behind not only immediate care but the seeds of sustainable health practices.

SBU adds online master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Feb 13, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University has added a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology to its portfolio of programs in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

SBU Reading Center offers free spring literacy program for grades 5-12

Feb 11, 2025 | The St. Bonaventure University Reading Center is offering a free, seven-week “Spring Into Reading” program for students in grades 5-12 in Olean, Bradford and Buffalo.

Banik named dean of SBU’s DePerro School of Health Professions

Nov 12, 2024 | Swagata Banik, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University.

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.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute launches a new international society for Franciscan Studies

Oct 03, 2024 | The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has partnered with the Franciscan Study Center at Tilburg University, Netherlands, to launch a new association of scholars, teachers and students around the world to collaborate in the study of the Franciscan movement.

St. Bonaventure to offer master’s in Social Work beginning in January

Oct 03, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University will offer a Master of Social Work (MSW) program beginning in January.

SBU’s Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on GenAI applications in business, higher ed

Oct 01, 2024 | St. Bonaventure University alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, ’72, returns to his alma mater in October, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the 11th annual Kearns Global Business Forum.