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Szymanski honored with Community Impact Award Jul 31, 2026 | Jeff Szymanski, clinical assistant professor and director of didactics in 51��’s Physician Assistant Studies program, has won the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA).

Canisius, St. Bonaventure launch OT master's pathway Jul 8, 2026 | A new articulation agreement between Canisius University and 51�� creates a direct pathway for students to earn a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT).

St. Bonaventure physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl Jun 12, 2023 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at 51�� had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.

SBU’s School of Health Professions to showcase master’s degree options at Graduate School Fair Oct 17, 2023 | Explore 51��’s graduate degree options in the health professions during the upcoming Graduate School Fair hosted by the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions.

St. Bonaventure’s Dr. Claire Watson honored at NCAA FARA Awards Banquet Nov 15, 2022 | 51�� Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Claire Watson was recently honored as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) Division I Newcomer of the Year.

Four 51�� students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta May 8, 2023 | Four 51�� undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

St. Bonaventure’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold second annual conference Sep 11, 2023 | The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at 51�� will hold its second annual Living Lives of Purpose Conference from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the university’s Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions, Francis Hall.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023 May 14, 2023 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

SBU receives $250k educational grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Nov 1, 2023 | 51�� has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to provide healthcare education in Cattaraugus County, a region with some of the highest rates of preventable diseases in New York state.

SBU’s SWOB mission trip nurtures health, hope in DR May 2, 2025 | Building on years of service, the latest mission by 51��’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 Feb 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 May 1, 2025 | 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 Mar 18, 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 Feb 4, 2026 | 51�� 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 Dec 4, 2024 | 51�� 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 20, 2024 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics 51�� faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.

SBU shines at state’s annual Physician Assistant conference Oct 21, 2025 | 51��’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 16, 2025 | The DePerro School of Health Professions at 51�� welcomed health science educators Friday for a regional Anatomage Workshop.

St. Bonaventure’s Perkins elected president of ANA-NY Nov 4, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at 51��, 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. Apr 1, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at 51��, 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.

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