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Research from B.O.N.A.S. Challenge published in journal Oct 22, 2025 | Data collected during the B.O.N.A.S. Challenge — SBU’s faculty and staff health and wellness program — has led to the publication of an article in Frontiers in Public Health.

Henry receives journal award, shares research at national conference Oct 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, associate professor of Counselor Education, presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, held Oct. 8-12 in Philadelphia.

PA faculty engage in dialogue on clinical education, innovation Oct 22, 2025 | Faculty from the Physician Assistant Studies program — Dr. Keith Young, founding director and associate professor; Dr. Scott Medler, professor of PA Studies; Nicole Ackley, director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor; and Kate Nelson, clinical assistant professor — attended the Physician Assistant Education Association conference in San Diego, California.

Study explores ‘crunchy mom’ culture and consumerism on TikTok Oct 22, 2025 | The early access version of a paper co-authored by Dr. Adrienne Foos, associate professor of Marketing, and William Magnus Northington of Appalachian State University, has been published to Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal.

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.

Quick Center: ‘Art of Storytelling’ audio tour with Ed. Simone Oct 20, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� invites visitors to experience a new kind of journey through time and beauty with “The Art of Storytelling,” now open in the center’s Beltz Gallery.

Couturier elected vice chairman of the board at Viterbo University Oct 16, 2025 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., director of the Franciscan Institute at 51��, has been elected vice chairman of the Board of Trustees at Viterbo University and will serve on the university’s executive committee.

SBU to host military education information night Nov. 11 Oct 15, 2025 | The Military Service Affinity Group of Western New York is holding its first ROTC, Service Academy and Student-Veteran Information Night on Veterans Day at 51��.

Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on challenging job market Oct 9, 2025 | 51�� alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, ’72, returns to his alma mater in October, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the 12th annual Kearns Global Business Forum.

Girls in Sports Event inspires local girls to get in the game Oct 9, 2025 | The 2025 Western New York Girls in Sports event, held on Saturday, October 4, at 51��, welcomed more than 75 girls from Cattaraugus and Allegany counties for a day of learning, teamwork, and fun.

Poet and critic Laura Jaramillo to read from her work Oct. 16 Oct 9, 2025 | The 51�� community is invited to a reading by poet and critic Laura Jaramillo at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Plassmann Hall, Room 11.

‘Unconditional Surrender’ brings Grant’s Civil War story to life Oct 8, 2025 | The latest book by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of Journalism and Mass Communication in the Jandoli School, offers a reader-friendly, intro-level overview of Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s wartime career.

New research on inclusive playrooms for Marshallese children Oct 8, 2025 | In September, Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, published “Creating a child-centered playroom for Marshallese children” through Qeios.

Bysiek honored with chamber’s Enterprising Business Award Oct 8, 2025 | Edward J. Bysiek, MBA, CPA, adjunct professor in the Department of Accounting and owner of Bysiek CPA, PLLC, was named the recipient of the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Enterprising Business Award.

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.

Harris and DeSimone to present research on student perceptions Oct 8, 2025 | Faculty members Heather Harris, MFA, and Kimberly DeSimone, Ph.D., have been selected to present their research at the upcoming Academy of Business Research Conference, to be held Oct. 29–31 in Marathon, Florida.

Bynoe and Superintendent Morris collaborate on book chapter Oct 8, 2025 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor and director of the educational leadership programs leading to advanced supervisory licensure, has co-authored a book chapter for publication with Dr. Genelle Morris, the lead author and superintendent of the Olean City School District.

Calabria featured in Religions of South Asia and PBS documentary Oct 8, 2025 | Fr. Michael Calabria’s article titled “Politics, Piety and Penitence: Shah Jahan’s Pilgrimages to Ajmer Sharif” was published in the journal Religions of South Asia (Vol. 19, No. 2).

Belfield contributes to ‘New Cambridge Companion on Christology’ Oct 8, 2025 | “The Cambridge Companion to Christology,” including a chapter written by Dr. Andrew Gertner Belfield, assistant professor of Theology & Franciscan Studies, was published in September.

New research explores social media habits across academic years Oct 8, 2025 | Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of Business Information Systems, and Darwin L. King, professor of Accounting, had their paper “Undergraduate Business Students Social Media Behavior: An Analysis of Academic Class" published in the Proceedings of the International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences International Academic Conference in Prague, Czech Republic.

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