School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

Orientation leaders prepare to welcome incoming freshmen at St. Bonaventure

Jul 08, 2021 | 51�Թ�app’s Orientation Team is on campus and preparing to welcome the Class of 51�Թ�app to the university community.

St. Bonaventure nursing programs earn Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation

Jun 17, 2021 | Nursing programs at 51�Թ�app have been granted accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

SBU’s School of Health Professions on path to becoming Apple Distinguished School

Jun 16, 2021 | Faculty in 51�Թ�app’s School of Health Professions are convinced that Apples in their classrooms will do nothing but improve the health of their classrooms and labs.

51�Թ�app posts record-breaking fundraising year

Jun 15, 2021 | In response to a challenging year, the 51�Թ�app community rallied together to raise a stunning $2.992 million for The Bonaventure Fund, making the 2021 fiscal year the most successful in unrestricted annual giving in the university’s history.

St. Bonaventure hosts inaugural White Coat Ceremony for Physician Assistant Studies students

Jun 08, 2021 | Twenty-four graduate students made history at 51�Թ�app Friday as the university held its first White Coat Ceremony for the inaugural class of its Physician Assistant Studies program.

St. Bonaventure graduates recognized for academic excellence in the 2020-2021 academic year

May 16, 2021 | Graduates of programs in the five schools at 51�Թ�app were recognized for excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year.

More than 600 graduate from St. Bonaventure during university’s 161st Commencement

May 15, 2021 | More than 600 students earned degrees and advanced certificates from 51�Թ�app Saturday during the university’s 161st Commencement Exercises.

St. Bonaventure announces recipients of Fr. Joe Doino and Student Life awards

Apr 29, 2021 | A number of St. Bonaventure individuals and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the university community during the 2021 Fr. Joe Doino O.F.M. and Student Life Awards Ceremony Wednesday, April 28.

51�Թ�app's occupational therapy program gets final state approval

Apr 27, 2021 | The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program at 51�Թ�app has received final approval from the state of New York, opening the door for admittance of the program’s first class of 20 students in the fall.

Students in schools of Health Professions, Communication collaborate on short films

Apr 14, 2021 | the big screen on the green Thursday, April 29, as the School of Health Professions presents the inaugural Bonnes Film Festival.

Master of Science in occupational therapy degree now available at 51�Թ�app

Mar 17, 2021 | A new graduate degree program resulting in a Master of Science in occupational therapy is now available from the School of Health Professions at 51�Թ�app.

51�Թ�app, JCC offering new dual degree nursing program

Feb 09, 2021 | 51�Թ�app and Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County campus in Olean will offer a unique dual degree program in nursing beginning this fall.

O’Connor named White House physician; ’88 Bona’s alum was Biden’s doctor as VP

Jan 27, 2021 | Dr. Kevin O’Connor, ’88, physician to Joe Biden when he was vice president, has been named President Biden’s White House physician.

Senior Clinton Afful finds his purpose at Bona's

Jan 26, 2021 | Connections and relationships. These are what matter most in life, says Clinton Afful, a senior public health major at 51�Թ�app.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas announced for Dec. 1

Nov 16, 2020 | Twenty-four hours. That’s the amount of time in which the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) at 51�Թ�app will host #GivingTuesdayatBonas, an online fundraising event with a goal of $40,000 on Dec. 1.

SBU students sought for participation in 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Nov 11, 2020 | Students interested in the “blue economy,” a growing global concept involving the economic, social and ecological sustainability of the oceans, are being sought to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.

Soltysik is one of only 30 chosen for virtual innovation bootcamp

Oct 13, 2020 | Suzanne Soltysik, clinical assistant professor of nursing, was selected by the America Association of Colleges of Nursing to participate in the inaugural AACN-Apple Digital Innovative Bootcamp: From Content to Action, held in July.

Nursing program at 51�Թ�app bolstered by $200,000 state grant

Sep 22, 2020 | St. Bonaventure has received a $200,000 grant from the New York Department of Labor to bolster its R.N. to B.S. in Nursing program.

St. Bonaventure enrollment continues to trend up in spite of pandemic

Sep 14, 2020 | Despite the challenges and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, 51�Թ�app continued to see healthy enrollment gains this fall. More than 500 freshmen enrolled for the fall semester, with fewer than 20 deferring their enrollment until spring or fall 2021.

Ten staff members named to St. Bonaventure’s Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Aug 27, 2020 | Ten members of the university community have been named to the Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.