News, Publications & Research

St. �山ǿ�� partners with Duquesne’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Oct 22, 2024 | St. �山ǿ�� has signed an articulation agreement with Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) designed to streamline the path for aspiring medical students.

Pitt-Bradford and St. Bonaventure sign articulation agreement, easing acceptance into Occupational Therapy program

Oct 17, 2024 | A new articulation agreement between the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and St. �山ǿ�� creates a new pathway for outstanding Exercise Science or health-related science students from Pitt-Bradford to pursue �山ǿ��’s Occupational Therapy program.

Soltysik publishes article and presents at state conference

Oct 03, 2024 | An article co-authored by Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, RN-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, focusing on an evidence-based practice initiative she spearheaded with the staff development team at Olean General Hospital was published in the American Nurses Association-New York news magazine.

Perkins earns Best Practices award for event presentation

Oct 03, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, received a Claire Murray Best Practices award for her presentation titled "Dual Degree Nursing Program: the Ultimate Double Dip."

Join �山ǿ�� faculty and students and community partners Oct. 5 for interactive science activities

Sep 30, 2024 | St. �山ǿ�� faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.

Team organized by St. Bonaventure's Nursing Department walks to help prevent suicide

Sep 19, 2024 | A team organized by the Department of Nursing at St. �山ǿ�� raised $740 in the Cattaraugus County Out of the Darkness Community Walk, held Sept. 13 in Olean, to raise awareness of suicide prevention and funding in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Lundeen and Perkins published in American Nurse Journal

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, published an article in American Nurse Journal, the premier journal of the American Nurses Association.

Perkins elected to two-year term as president of ANA-NY

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has been elected the next president of the American Nurses Association-New York. Her two-year term begins in October, when she will be sworn in at the association's annual conference.

Perkins completes Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, has completed an Agrisafe Nurse Scholar program focused on the agriculture-producing population's health, wellness, and safety.

Perkins and Soltysik complete Friday Night at the ER training

Sep 10, 2024 | Dr. Suzanne Soltysik (right), clinical assistant professor of Nursing, and Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, completed training to become game facilitators for Friday Night at the ER, an experiential team-learning game.

Kent and Perkins conducting mental health first aid courses

Sep 10, 2024 | A 2024-25 �山ǿ�� Keenan Grant has enabled faculty from the DePerro School of Health Professions to again provide free mental health first aid certification courses to the community.

�山ǿ��’s OT program now a satellite TRAID Center, providing free loans of assistive technology to the community

Sep 03, 2024 | St. �山ǿ��’s Department of Occupational Therapy is now a satellite location of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Program. This program offers short-term assistive technology loans to the public, including people with disabilities or short-term injuries, caregivers, parents, students requiring technology for education, healthcare providers and/or educators, and many more.

All in first cohort of dual-degree JCC/�山ǿ�� Nursing program pass national licensure exam

Aug 28, 2024 | Every student in the first cohort of St. �山ǿ��’s dual-degree Nursing program has passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Master’s nursing students at St. Bonaventure get invaluable experience at Trauma I center

Jul 09, 2024 | Students in the Master’s Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. �山ǿ�� had an experience this summer they won’t soon forget.

St. Bonaventure 2024 Physician Assistant graduates go 33 for 33 on national exam

Jul 08, 2024 | Every 2024 graduate of St. �山ǿ��’s Physician Assistant Studies program has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The national pass rate for first-time PANCE takers is 93% over the last five years.

Jandoli Institute to publish hybrid journalism series

Jun 20, 2024 | Climate change, artificial intelligence and NCAA conference realignment are among the topics St. �山ǿ�� faculty members tackled in a hybrid journalism project for the Jandoli Institute.

Fall ’24 freshman confirmations highest in 35 years at St. Bonaventure

Jun 04, 2024 | Despite significant delays in the federal financial aid process, St. �山ǿ�� has more than 600 incoming freshmen confirmed for the fall semester.

St. Bonaventure’s master’s program in Nursing receives accreditation from CCNE

May 22, 2024 | The Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing program at St. �山ǿ�� has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

�山ǿ�� to celebrate 164th Commencement Exercises May 12 on campus

May 07, 2024 | As the seniors at St. �山ǿ�� prepare to conclude their collegiate journey, the distance that once separated them has now transformed into an unbreakable bond, symbolizing their shared experiences and growth throughout their time together.

�山ǿ��’s Students Without Borders serves hundreds during Dominican Republic medical mission

Apr 25, 2024 | While Hanover, Massachusetts, native Taylor Crimi has always had a passion for mission trips, the recent St. �山ǿ�� Students Without Borders (SWOB) medical mission to the Dominican Republic validated that medicine is indeed her true calling.