School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

Soltysik publishes article and presents at state conference

Jun 24, 2026 | An article co-authored by Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, RN-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, focusing on an evidence-based practice initiative she spearheaded with the staff development team at Olean General Hospital was published in the American Nurses Association-New York news magazine.

Several SBU Honors students shine in summer

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University Honors students past and present of Dr. Scott Simpson had sensational summers, at home and abroad.

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

Jun 24, 2026 | 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.

Medler’s research examines powerlifting trends

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Scott Medler, professor of Physician Assistant Studies, published a paper in the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning in January.

SBU's Perkins lobbies in support of legislation impacting nursing

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at SBU, recently lobbied in Albany with members of the American Nurses Association-New York for bills associated with health system transformation, expanding patients' access to care, attaining health equity, ensuring workplace health and safety, and expanding nursing workforce development and support.

Perkins serves on national nursing education panel

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, served as a panelist for a national webinar titled “Teaching with Families in Mind: Family Caregiving Competencies in Nursing Education: A Panel Presentation from the National Consortium for Family Caregiving in Nursing Education.”

SBU to partner with CABOCES on Health Professions program

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will partner with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES on its New Vision – Health Professions program beginning this fall, creating expanded dual-enrollment opportunities for high school seniors interested in exploring careers in the healthcare field.

SBU graduate, undergraduate students present at 100th Annual NYS AHPERD Conference

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education.

Jandoli Institute to publish hybrid journalism series

Jun 24, 2026 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics St. Bonaventure University faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.

SBU shines at state’s annual Physician Assistant conference

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program made a remarkable impression at this year’s New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) Conference, bringing home multiple recognitions and showcasing the university’s growing presence in the state’s PA community.

SBU hosts regional Anatomage Workshop

Jun 24, 2026 | The DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University welcomed health science educators Friday for a regional Anatomage Workshop.

St. Bonaventure’s Perkins elected president of ANA-NY

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University, has been elected president of the American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-NY).

SBU’s Perkins, Padilla advocate for nursing during trip to D.C.

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. Bonaventure University, and Angelina Padilla, a second-year student in the Master’s Entry to Practice program, spent two days in Washington, D.C., advocating for nurses.

Watson attends European Public Health Association conference

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Claire Watson, founding director of the Health Science and Public Health programs, collaborated with colleagues at the European Public Health Association conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on public health curricula.

SBU honors five nursing grads at traditional Stethoscope Ceremony

Jun 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University honored five graduates of its Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program Saturday during a traditional Stethoscope Ceremony, marking their transition into the nursing profession.

Perkins and Buttafarro accompany students on lobbying visit

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, and Tom Buttafarro, director of the Office of Government & Community Relations at SBU, lobbied with Master's Entry to Practice nursing students at the Olean office of state Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio on Feb. 16.

Join SBU faculty and students and community partners Oct. 5 for interactive science activities

Jun 24, 2026 | 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.

All in first cohort of dual-degree JCC/SBU Nursing program pass national licensure exam

Jun 24, 2026 | Every student in the first cohort of St. Bonaventure University’s dual-degree Nursing program has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Article by SBU's Lundeen, Perkins republished for Nurses Week

Jun 24, 2026 | An article by Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, was republished by American Nurse Journal in a special edition celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12.

SBU faculty, staff explore tools to enhance accessibility

Jun 24, 2026 | SBU faculty and staff explored new ways to support students with diverse learning needs during a series of informational workshops this fall.