Graduate News & Events
Graduate news
SBU鈥檚 Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on GenAI applications in business, higher ed
Oct 1, 2024 | 51爆料 alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, 鈥72, returns to his alma mater in October, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the 11th annual Kearns Global Business Forum.
SBU receives $2.3 million to boost behavioral health workforce
Jun 27, 2025 | 51爆料 has been awarded a four-year, $2.3 million federal grant to expand and strengthen the behavioral health workforce in rural communities across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Pruitt publishes trauma research on adult survivors
Feb 10, 2026 | Dr. Doyle Pruitt, associate professor and Master of Social Work program director, published an empirical manuscript titled 鈥淚nnocence betrayed: The impact of grooming and family betrayal on trauma symptoms in adult survivors of child sexual abuse鈥 in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect with colleagues from PennWest University and Penn State University.
PA faculty present and earn honors at NYSSPA Conference
Nov 19, 2025 | Keith Young DHSc, PA-C, SBU鈥檚 Physician Assistant Studies program director and faculty member, along with Nicole Ackley, MPAS, PA-C, presented a well-attended session titled 鈥淪urviving Clinical Rotations鈥 at the New York State Society of Physician Associates (NYSSPA) conference.
Vaughan showcases Jamaica鈥檚 first OT program at international conferences
Sep 10, 2025 | Molly Vaughan, clinical assistant professor of Occupational Therapy, presented in April at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Inspire Conference in Philadelphia, where she shared her team鈥檚 work in developing the first occupational therapy program in Jamaica.
Schilling co-edits book on school leadership challenges
Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Nicole V. Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, is pleased to share the publication of her new co-edited book, 鈥淧roblems of Practice: Case Studies of the Superintendency.鈥
Duenyas explores music-based activities in Counseling Education
Oct 8, 2025 | Dr. Deborah Duenyas, professor of Counselor Education, presented on 鈥淔inding my Rhythm in Counselor Education: Integrating Music-based Activities into Teaching and Supervision,鈥 at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) conference in Philadelphia, on Oct. 9.
New research on inclusive playrooms for Marshallese children
Oct 8, 2025 | In September, Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, published 鈥淐reating a child-centered playroom for Marshallese children鈥 through Qeios.
Steger earns doctorate with dissertation on Gen Z giving
Sep 10, 2025 | Jack Steger successfully defended his dissertation on Aug. 15, titled 鈥淏eyond the Degree & Financial Obligations: An Examination of Generation Z (1995-2010) Perspectives, Attitudes, and Motivations on Giving to American Higher Education.鈥
Banik serves on Community Health Needs Steering Committee
Oct 8, 2025 | Dr. Swagata Banik, dean and professor in the DePerro School of Health Professions, served as a Steering Committee member for Cattaraugus and McKean County Community Health Needs Assessment.
Graduate events
Graduate program information sessions and other events related to graduate studies will be posted as these activities are finalized. Please return to this site often.
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Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) Nursing VIRTUAL Info Session
Learn more about the Master's Entry to Practice program in our virtual information session.
- 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 10 2026;
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants.
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to registrants.
Join us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at 51爆料! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.