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SBU’s DePerro School receives grant for specialized equipment Jan 14, 2026 | 51�� has been awarded a $120,199 grant from the Institute for Technology in Health Care (ITHC) to strengthen hands-on education, research and community outreach through advanced health care technologies aimed at improving rural health outcomes.

Buttafarro and Smith present at NYSACAC Conference Sep 7, 2023 | Tom Buttafarro, director of government & community relations, and Cindy Smith, director of the Higher Education Opportunity Program, presented at the statewide conference of the New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors (NYSACAC), hosted by St. Bonaventure in May.

Banik recognized for research and professional leadership Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Swagata Banik was invited by Columbia University Department of Psychiatry's Institute for Gender Sexuality and Health to deliver an Oct. 23 lecture at the LGBTQ+ Health Series.

Davis presents data strategies at CASE conference Apr 9, 2026 | Mandi Wilton Davis, ’03, director of Advancement Operations, co-presented “Swimming in Data, Not Drowning: Practical Strategies for Advancement Teams” with Felicity Meu, partner manager withGiveCampus, at the annual CASE Drive Conference in Los Angeles, California, March 25.

Bonnies wallop Walsh to advance to national rugby title game Dec 6, 2025 | The Bonnies (8-2-1 overall), ranked No. 3 in the latest NCR poll, dominated No. 4 Walsh University, 33-8, Saturday afternoon at Butler, Pennsylvania, to advance to the National Collegiate Rugby D-I title game for the third time in the last five years.

SBU's Sackett presents documentary work on Kinzua and the Senecas May 16, 2025 | Scott Sackett, a documentary filmmaker, public media producer and Jandoli School of Communication lecturer, co-presented his documentary work on Kinzua Dam and the Seneca Nation of Indians at the Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, on April 11. The screening and panel discussion were hosted by Dr. Quentin Lewis, museum curator.

SBU's Stevens contributes to book about by women composers Apr 6, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, lecturer of Music, is a contributing author to a newly published book titled "Choral Repertoire by Women Composers." Published by G.I.A., the book profiles the lives and works of more than 200 women choral composers.

SBU Biochemistry alumnus to discuss how plants defend themselves against bacterial pathogens Oct 7, 2024 | 51�� alumnus Dr. Jordan Powers, ’18, will return to campus Thursday, Oct. 10, to discuss his Ph.D. thesis research on how plants defend themselves against bacterial pathogens.

SBU hosting conference Nov. 21 on ‘Harnessing AI for Growth’ Oct 23, 2025 | 51��’s School of Business and the SBU Entrepreneurship Center are inviting business leaders, alumni and professionals to the SBU Growth Conference on Friday, Nov. 21.

SBU's Henry elected to executive board of counseling organization Mar 14, 2025 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, was elected to the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC) Executive Board.

Perkins presents innovative tabletop escape room at conference Sep 24, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, delivered a podium presentation at the New York Organization of Nurse Leaders conference in Tarrytown, New York, on Sept. 8.

Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament Mar 10, 2026 | Mike Cosentino knows the hill is only steeper now. But the 51�� hockey coach isn’t backing down from the challenge.

Agents For Advocacy founder Mark Talley to speak at St. Bonaventure, share efforts for social and economic justice Oct 8, 2024 | In the two years since Mark Talley’s mother, Geraldine Talley, was among the 10 people killed by a white supremacist at a Buffalo grocery store, he has fought grief and anger and dedicated himself to pursuing socioeconomic justice and eradicating systemic racism.

SBU partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT to students, faculty Feb 27, 2026 | 51�� will provide ChatGPT Edu licenses to all undergraduate students and faculty in the fall, significantly expanding the university’s commitment to AI integration throughout the educational experience.

St. Bonaventure’s Morales to be honored at ceremony Friday for Hall of Fame induction Oct 28, 2024 | Francisco “Frank” Morales, a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and director of the Military Aligned Students Program at 51��, will be honored Friday on campus for his induction to the New York state Senate’s Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

DeSimone to speak at WNY Women’s Leadership Summit Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor and director of the master’s in Leadership program in the Jandoli School of Communication, has been invited to speak at the WNY Women’s Foundation Leadership Summit May 29.

Educator and DEI leader Lori V. Quigley to discuss indigenous perspectives during visit to SBU Feb 23, 2024 | 51�� is pleased to welcome alumna Lori V. Quigley, ’81, as the Spring 2024 Lenna Visiting Professor, March 11-22.

Henry explores weight-inclusive health care in encyclopedia chapter Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Heidi Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, authored a book chapter titled “Health at Every Size” that was published in The Encyclopedia of Mental Health Trainings, Certifications, & Credentials.

Schilling co-authors study on superintendent burnout Feb 10, 2026 | An article published in the AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice titled “Are We Burned Out? A Multi-Year Statewide Study of P–12 Superintendents” was co-authored by Dr. Nicole V. Schilling, professor of Educational Leadership, and colleagues.

SBU’s Quick Center to end 30th anniversary with Grand Finale Mar 26, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will conclude its yearlong 30th anniversary with a Grand Finale Celebration on Friday, April 24 — an evening that captures the spirit, creativity and community that have defined the Quick Center for three decades.

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