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51�� to welcome four to Board of Trustees in September Aug 14, 2024 | 51�� will welcome four new members to its Board of Trustees in September.

Success for students/graduates in the MSED in Educational Leadership and Certificate programs Aug 23, 2024 | During 2023 and 2024, the following sample of students completing or pursuing SBU’s MSED in Educational Leadership and Certificate programs have secured public school administrative jobs or assignments.

Case and King publish journal article on social media usage Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of Business Information Systems, and Darwin L. King, professor of Accounting, had their paper titled "Social Media Usage: An Examination Of Gender And Covid-19 Pandemic Effects" published in the Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences (JBBS).

SBU hosts Jazz in the Rathskeller series on three dates this spring Mar 10, 2025 | Jazzlovers, rejoice. You’ll have three opportunities in March and April to relax with your favorite music in 51��’s Rathskeller.

Voss presents on AI-driven literacy instruction at state, national conferences Apr 22, 2026 | Sheri B. Voss shares AI-driven literacy strategies at NYSRA and NLI, highlighting innovation and research-based instruction.

Educators invited to spring forum on the impact of AI Mar 25, 2025 | 51��’s School of Education will host a spring forum for educators, educators in training, and counselors on the impact of AI and how to engage with it responsibly.

Poor Clare Sisters assemble at 51�� Jun 18, 2025 | Approximately 35 Poor Clare Sisters from across the United States will come together on the campus of 51�� today (June 18) to begin a 10-day assembly focusing on their life and mission in the church.

Bussman shares insights in Chautauqua Gazette Aug 21, 2025 | Jason K. Bussman, an adjunct lecturer in the Department of English, was a featured writer in the Chautauqua Gazette’s Aug. 11 “Off to College” edition.

Eleven inducted into first class of SBU Rugby Hall of Fame Jun 27, 2025 | In celebration of 50 years of rugby at 51��, the Bonnies’ rugby program will induct its inaugural Hall of Fame class this fall, honoring 11 people whose contributions — on and off the pitch — have shaped the sport’s enduring legacy at the university.

Online auction to benefit SBU’s endowment May 29, 2025 | A trip to see the Bonnies play this Thanksgiving in Florida. A Franciscan pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. A stadium suite for 14 at a Buffalo Bills home game this fall. A luxury condo and three days of golf for a foursome at Pinehurst.

Vocal sensation Calabria Foti and trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney return home to open the 2024-2025 performance season at SBU’s Quick Center Sep 13, 2024 | Grammy-nominated recording artist Calabria Foti, a native of Olean, and world-renowned trombone virtuoso Bob McChesney return to their Western New York roots as they open the 2024-2025 performance season at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27.

Giving Day to raise money for 900+ student-athletes at SBU Apr 1, 2026 | 51�� will host its annual Athletics Giving Day on Thursday, April 16, a 24-hour fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting more than 400 NCAA Division I and nearly 500 club student-athletes.

Western New York Girls in Sports returns to SBU Sep 17, 2024 | The Western New York Girls in Sports program, a free sports sampling event for girls ages 9-12, is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at 51��.

Siena/SBU Survey: Over half of men 18-49 have sportsbook accounts Apr 13, 2026 | Online sports betting is a growing facet of American life, with 27% of Americans and more than half of men ages 18-49 (52%) saying they have an active account with an online sportsbook, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and 51��’s Jandoli School of Communication.

Hager and honors student present pilot data at conference Nov 19, 2025 | Dr. Audrey Hager, assistant professor of Psychology, and honors student Marion Naple, a senior Psychology major, presented research at the Penn-York Undergraduate Research Association Annual Conference Nov. 15.

Garrison attends rural education and school law conferences Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Rene Garrison, dean of the School of Education, attended the New York State Rural Schools Association conference, which focused on under-resourced schools in rural areas of New York state.

SBU President Gingerich launches BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy Oct 7, 2024 | Dr. Jeff Gingerich, university president, has launched BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy.

Cellist Luis B. Castro, featured performer of Emerging Artist Series, to perform at SBU’s Quick Center Oct 4, 2024 | Cellist Luis B. Castro will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Privitera releases new book, ‘Toward a Healthy Society’ Oct 8, 2025 | Cambridge University Press released “Toward a Healthy Society,” a new book led by Professor of Psychology Dr. Gregory Privitera, with co-author Dr. James Gillespie, which offers a fresh perspective on aligning the American health care system to better serve everyone.

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.

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