School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

State approves St. Bonaventure’s Physician Assistant Studies program

Apr 02, 2020 | New York State’s Education Department today approved St. Bonaventure University’s Physician Assistant Studies program.

Noted epidemiologist and Olean native Dr. John Vena to present lectures at St. Bonaventure and JCC

Feb 19, 2020 | Olean native and St. Bonaventure University graduate Dr. John E. Vena will speak about his research and experiences as an epidemiologist, educator and mentor during his March 9-19 residency at St. Bonaventure and Jamestown Community College.

Former physician to vice president tabbed to head Bona’s FHCP program

Jan 30, 2020 | Dr. Kevin O’Connor, ’88, former physician to the U.S. vice president, has been named medical director of St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Health Care Professions program

University to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King with program ‘What Does Justice Look Like?’

Jan 17, 2020 | St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the University Chapel, Doyle Hall. The public is invited.

New scholarship money available for students interested in St. Bonaventure’s Oxford program

Dec 05, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University has created more financial incentives for students to participate in the university’s summer Oxford program.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas soars beyond goal

Dec 04, 2019 | Passionate support from alumni, students, staff, parents and friends pushed St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) over its $40,000 goal during yesterday’s #GivingTuesdayatBonas.

Psychology major Timothy Walter to give student address at SBU December Recognition Ceremony

Dec 03, 2019 | Timothy Walter of Wading River, New York, has been selected to give the student address during St. Bonaventure University’s December Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14.

U.S. Public Health Service officer addresses nursing students at St. Bonaventure University

Nov 15, 2019 | Students in the RN to B.S. in Nursing program at St. Bonaventure University marked the week of Veterans Day with a presentation by a member of the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas launches Dec. 3 to raise funds for SBU outreach ministries

Nov 15, 2019 | The Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its second annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas fundraising initiative on Dec. 3.

State Elks Association Major Projects grant aids Special Olympics program at St. Bonaventure University

Nov 12, 2019 | A New York State Elks Association Major Projects grant will help a student club at St. Bonaventure University promote a healthy lifestyles program at its annual spring Unified Basketball Competition serving Special Olympics athletes.

University to hold Veterans Day Ceremony, host combat Marine veteran for public talk

Nov 08, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Veterans Services and Student Veterans Association invite the public to join them for two upcoming events that honor veterans.

Judges announced for Bona’s Got Talent event

Nov 05, 2019 | Judges have been announced for the Bona’s Got Talent show, which will take place on Nov. 12, 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The judges will sit on a three-person panel that will vote for the top three acts using a top-secret scoring system.

Nursing staff completes instructor and prevention training

Oct 16, 2019 | Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of the RN to B.S. in Nursing program, and two nursing faculty members recently completed instructor and prevention training programs.

‘Dear America,’ All Bonaventure Reads author Jose Antonio Vargas to give Oct. 1 campus address

Sep 26, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University welcomes this year’s All Bonaventure Reads author Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and theatrical producer, to campus Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Watson and Scraba win grant, lauded for Girls in Sports Day

Sep 24, 2019 | Dr. Claire Watson, founding director of the university's public health program, and Dr. Paula Scraba, associate professor of physical education, have been awarded a mini-grant from the United Way of Cattaraugus County to assist with Girls in Sports Day and a Healthy Athlete Program at St. Bonaventure.

Luke Brown, Mark Gianniny, Laurie Krupa, James Walsh appointed to St. Bonaventure Board of Trustees

Sep 17, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. Luke H. Brown, of McLean, Virginia, Mark R. Gianniny of Rochester, New York, Laurie R. Krupa of Oradell, New Jersey, and James T. Walsh of Marietta, New York, will all serve three-year terms on the Board of Trustees.

St. Bonaventure to host second annual Girls in Sports event Sept. 20

Sep 10, 2019 | Area girls will have the opportunity to meet college female athletes and try various sports during the second annual Girls in Sports event Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Bonaventure University.

Program director speaks at Rochester conference

Sep 10, 2019 | Dr. Claire Watson, director of the public health and health science programs, was an invited speaker at the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry conference held in May in Rochester.

St. Bonaventure career center teams up with JCPenney to help students dress for success

Sep 09, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University’s Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) is teaming up with JCPenney for two events aimed at helping students dress for success.

St. Bonaventure to host talk on Franciscan influence on health care in 2030

Sep 05, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University will peer into the future of health care Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Rigas Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.