School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

‘Rural Voices’ chosen as All Bonaventure Reads selection for 2021-22

Aug 11, 2021 | The 2021-22 all-campus read at St. Bonaventure University features an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories and personal essays, diving deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home.

St. Bonaventure awarded $200,000 state grant to help registered nurses complete BS in Nursing degrees

Aug 06, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University was awarded a New York State Department of Labor grant to help create a talent pipeline for registered nurses in the region.

Dr. David Hilmey named acting provost, VP for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure

Jul 23, 2021 | Dr. David Hilmey has been named acting provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure University.

New Master of Public Health degree now available from St. Bonaventure University

Jul 12, 2021 | A Master of Public Health degree is now available from the School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University. The new graduate-level program prepares students for rewarding careers in the rapidly expanding public health field.

Orientation leaders prepare to welcome incoming freshmen at St. Bonaventure

Jul 08, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University’s Orientation Team is on campus and preparing to welcome the Class of 2025 to the university community.

St. Bonaventure nursing programs earn Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation

Jun 17, 2021 | Nursing programs at St. Bonaventure University have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

SBU’s School of Health Professions on path to becoming Apple Distinguished School

Jun 16, 2021 | Faculty in St. Bonaventure University’s School of Health Professions are convinced that Apples in their classrooms will do nothing but improve the health of their classrooms and labs.

St. Bonaventure University posts record-breaking fundraising year

Jun 15, 2021 | In response to a challenging year, the St. Bonaventure University community rallied together to raise a stunning $2.992 million for The Bonaventure Fund, making the 2021 fiscal year the most successful in unrestricted annual giving in the university’s history.

St. Bonaventure hosts inaugural White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistant Studies students

Jun 08, 2021 | Twenty-four graduate students made history at St. Bonaventure University Friday as the university held its first White Coat Ceremony for the inaugural class of its Physician Assistant Studies program.

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in the 2020-2021 academic year

May 16, 2021 | Graduates of programs in the five schools at St. Bonaventure University were recognized for excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year.

More than 600 graduate from St. Bonaventure during university’s 161st Commencement

May 15, 2021 | More than 600 students earned degrees and advanced certificates from St. Bonaventure University Saturday during the university’s 161st Commencement Exercises.

St. Bonaventure announces recipients of Fr. Joe Doino and Student Life awards

Apr 29, 2021 | A number of St. Bonaventure individuals and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the university community during the 2021 Fr. Joe Doino O.F.M. and Student Life Awards Ceremony Wednesday, April 28.

St. Bonaventure University's occupational therapy program gets final state approval

Apr 27, 2021 | The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at St. Bonaventure University has received final approval from the state of New York, opening the door for admittance of the program’s first class of 20 students in the fall.

Students in schools of Health Professions, Communication collaborate on short films

Apr 14, 2021 | the big screen on the green Thursday, April 29, as the School of Health Professions presents the inaugural Bonnes Film Festival.

Master of Science in occupational therapy degree now available at St. Bonaventure University

Mar 17, 2021 | A new graduate degree program resulting in a Master of Science in occupational therapy is now available from the School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University.

St. Bonaventure University, JCC offering new dual degree nursing program

Feb 09, 2021 | St. Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County campus in Olean will offer a unique dual degree program in nursing beginning this fall.

O’Connor named White House physician; ’88 Bona’s alum was Biden’s doctor as VP

Jan 27, 2021 | Dr. Kevin O’Connor, ’88, physician to Joe Biden when he was vice president, has been named President Biden’s White House physician.

Senior Clinton Afful finds his purpose at Bona's

Jan 26, 2021 | Connections and relationships. These are what matter most in life, says Clinton Afful, a senior public health major at St. Bonaventure University.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas announced for Dec. 1

Nov 16, 2020 | Twenty-four hours. That’s the amount of time in which the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) at St. Bonaventure University will host #GivingTuesdayatBonas, an online fundraising event with a goal of $40,000 on Dec. 1.

SBU students sought for participation in 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Nov 11, 2020 | Students interested in the “blue economy,” a growing global concept involving the economic, social and ecological sustainability of the oceans, are being sought to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.