News, Publications & Research

Watson attends European Public Health Association conference

Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Claire Watson, founding director of the Health Science and Public Health programs, collaborated with colleagues at the European Public Health Association conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on public health curricula.

�山ǿ�� graduate, undergraduate students present at 100th Annual NYS AHPERD Conference

Dec 04, 2024 | St. �山ǿ�� students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education.

Banik named dean of �山ǿ��’s DePerro School of Health Professions

Nov 12, 2024 | Swagata Banik, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. �山ǿ��.

Olomofe presents research at 2024 public health conference

Nov 08, 2024 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, was a panelist at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he presented a research paper titled "Exploring the predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tennessee: A statewide analysis of data."

St. Bonaventure’s Perkins elected president of ANA-NY

Nov 04, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. �山ǿ��, has been elected president of the American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-NY).

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.

University, county Health Department partnership expands wellness outreach across Cattaraugus County

Oct 07, 2024 | A cadre of students in the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. �山ǿ�� have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents.

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.

Olomofe publishes article, to present work at conference

Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, published a journal article and has had an abstract accepted for oral presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference in Minneapolis in October.

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.