School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

SBU to celebrate 164th Commencement Exercises May 12 on campus

May 07, 2024 | As the seniors at St. Bonaventure University prepare to conclude their collegiate journey, the distance that once separated them has now transformed into an unbreakable bond, symbolizing their shared experiences and growth throughout their time together.

SBU’s Students Without Borders serves hundreds during Dominican Republic medical mission

Apr 25, 2024 | While Hanover, Massachusetts, native Taylor Crimi has always had a passion for mission trips, the recent St. Bonaventure University Students Without Borders (SWOB) medical mission to the Dominican Republic validated that medicine is indeed her true calling.

SBU announces faculty promotions and tenure appointments

Apr 18, 2024 | Faculty promotions and tenure appointments at St. Bonaventure University have been announced by Dr. David Hilmey, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs.

School of Health Professions sets Research Symposium for April 23 at SBU

Apr 11, 2024 | The Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University will host its annual Research Symposium featuring student research projects on Tuesday, April 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the University Conference Center in Doyle Hall.

Perkins advocates for more nursing funding on trip to D.C.

Apr 11, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, participated in a policy summit in Washington, D.C., through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. She advocated with House and Senate members for more funding for nursing education, diverse faculty, and nursing research.

Vallone and Marasco present posters at annual OT conference

Apr 11, 2024 | Dr. Theresa A. Vallone, interim OT program director, and Dr. Suzi Marasco, assistant professor of OT, presented posters at the American Occupational Therapy Association's 2024 Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Four St. Bonaventure students reflect on memorable MLK Jr. trip to Atlanta

Apr 09, 2024 | For four St. Bonaventure students, experiential learning took on a whole new meaning over spring break.

New testing rooms, resources available in SBU Office of Accessibility Services and Academic Support

Mar 19, 2024 | The Office of Accessibility Services and Academic Support is pleased to offer a revamped testing center and additional resources for students with disabilities.

Two concentrations added for public health majors at St. Bonaventure

Mar 08, 2024 | Two new concentrations have created new career pathways for students majoring in public health at St. Bonaventure University.

Perkins and Buttafarro accompany students on lobbying visit

Feb 23, 2024 | 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.

Perkins and Kent present MHFA certification course

Feb 23, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, and Dr. Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, both national Mental Health First Aid trainers, presented a course to help OT and Master's Entry to Practice nursing students complete their MHFA certification.

Soltysik presents at update course for EMS instructors

Feb 23, 2024 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, clinical assistant professor of nursing, presented Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning to the New York State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certified Instructor Update Course for EMS instructors, which took place on Feb. 13.

St. Bonaventure professors collaborate on interdisciplinary hybrid journalism stories

Feb 13, 2024 | The Jandoli Institute at St. Bonaventure University has launched a second round of its Hybrid Journalism Project in which professors from different disciplines will partner with faculty from the Jandoli School of Communication to develop and produce news stories.

Young, Ackley & Szymanski attend PA society annual meeting

Feb 09, 2024 | Dr. Keith Young, founding director of the physician assistant studies program, and clinical assistant professors Nicole Ackley and Jeffrey Szymanski, recently attended the annual meeting of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA) in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Perkins presents at nursing conference in Orlando, Florida

Dec 07, 2023 | Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, co-presented a podium talk titled “Family Caregiving Competencies for Nursing Education: Recommendations from a National Consortium” at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Transform Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Kent shares doctoral research in conference presentation

Nov 17, 2023 | Dr. Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, shared her doctoral research in a poster presentation. on Nov. 3, at the 2023 Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century Conference at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

PA Studies program faculty attend annual PAEA conference

Nov 17, 2023 | Dr. Keith Young, founding director of physician assistant studies. Nicole Ackley, director of clinical education, and clinical assistant professors Kate Nelson, Julie Elsigan, and Ashley Disney recently attended this year's PA Education Association (PAEA) Education Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Soltysik co-presents poster on CPR at ANA-NY conference

Nov 17, 2023 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, clinical assistant professor of nursing, co-presented, with Olean General Hospital, a poster titled "Improving CPR Competency, Compliance, and Confidence of Bedside Staff with RQI" at the 11th annual American Nurses Association - New York Conference in Verona, New York.

Perkins and Crumrine present at ANA conference in Verona

Nov 17, 2023 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, and Dr. Filane Crumrine, clinical assistant professor of nursing, presented at the 11th annual American Nurses Association - New York Conference in Verona, New York.

Perkins visits D.C. to lobby on behalf of nursing programs

Nov 03, 2023 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, lobbied in Washington, D.C., with a group of New York deans and directors of nursing on behalf of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.