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���߲ݴ�ý’s School of Education approved for CAEP accreditation

Jun 24, 2026 | The School of Education at ���߲ݴ�ý has received accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), an internationally recognized accrediting body that works to ensure excellence in education preparation programs.

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Four ���߲ݴ�ý students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta

Jun 24, 2026 | Four ���߲ݴ�ý undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

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Hindman examines AI ethics in play therapy practice

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, presented a peer-reviewed presentation titled “Ethical Considerations for Using AI with Play Therapy” at the Association for Creativity in Counseling’s (ACC) 2025 Annual Conference.

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Education faculty present research on teacher preparation

Jun 24, 2026 | Drs. Pamina Abkowitz, Adam Brown and René Garrison presented at the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES) Conference.

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School of Education faculty attend Visible Learning+ Institute

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Pamina Abkowitz and Dr. Kathryn Andrews, assistant professors of Elementary Education (left and right, respectively, in photo), and Dr. René Hauser, dean of the School of Education (center), recently attended the Visible Learning+ Institute in Wisconsin.

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SBU’s SHARP Hub calls grades 5–12 to register for reading program

Jun 24, 2026 | ���߲ݴ�ý’s SHARP Hub (Hub for Advancing Reading & Practice), formerly known as the SBU Reading Center, is still accepting registrations for its fall and spring literacy program for students in grades 5 through 12.

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SBU's Voss speaks about how AI is transforming literacy education

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor of Literacy, was a featured speaker at the National Literacy Institute (NLI) Conference in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 16, 2024.

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Kicior awarded Powel Honors Award from Alfred University

Jun 24, 2026 | Nicholas Kicior, adjunct instructor of Counselor Education at SBU and an advanced doctoral student at Alfred University, was awarded AU's 2024 Lea R. Powell Honors Award.

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Bynoe to publish second volume on school leadership mentoring

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Tyrone Bynoe, associate professor and director of the Educational Leadership programs leading to advanced supervisory licensure, is the lead editor of an emerging book titled “Mentoring Within the Continuum of School Leadership Preparation, Vol 2."

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Article by Oh published in the Physical Educator

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, co-authored a research article in the Physical Educator, an Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) peer-reviewed journal.

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Article by Oh published in physical education journal

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, published a paper in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. The article, titled "Cultivating Physical Literacy Through an Alternative Pedagogical Approach," provides a brief overview of the global political applications of physical literacy and explores pedagogical approaches that have been utilized to facilitate physical literacy.

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���߲ݴ�ý’s Franciscan Institute graduates cohort in Franciscan mission-based leadership

Jun 24, 2026 | The Franciscan Institute at ���߲ݴ�ý celebrated the achievement of 23 people today as they completed the Padua Program, the Franciscan mission-based leadership program, on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua (June 13).

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Paper by Oh published in Journal for Physical & Sport Educators

Jun 24, 2026 | A paper by Dr. Daekyun Oh, assistant professor of Physical Education, was published in the Journal for Physical and Sport Educators.

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Andrews hosts Nature Day event for elementary students

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Kathryn J. Andrews, assistant professor of Elementary Education, hosted a Nature Day event for Allegany-Limestone elementary students at Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville.

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Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders

Jun 24, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at ���߲ݴ�ý’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

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Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni: Class of 2026 student speakers

Jun 24, 2026 | ���߲ݴ�ý will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies in Reilly Center Arena, highlighted by student speakers whose stories reflect leadership, resilience and community impact.

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Book chapter coauthored by Henry focuses on RCT principles

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, coauthored a book chapter titled "Celebrating Demisexuality” that was published in the book "Queering Connection: Narratives of Healing in Relational Cultural Therapy with Queer and Transgender Clients."

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First-year SBU students to be required to take AI literacy

Jun 24, 2026 | ���߲ݴ�ý will introduce a new artificial intelligence literacy unit into its introductory seminar beginning this fall, ensuring that all first-year students gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most transformative technologies shaping higher education and the workforce.

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Hindman makes presentations for counseling association

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Margaret Hindman, assistant professor of Counselor Education, made two peer-reviewed presentations for the Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC), in November.

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Henry and Scherer publish article in counselor education journal

Jun 24, 2026 | Dr. Heidi L. Henry, assistant professor of Counselor Education, coauthored an article with Dr. Rebecca Scherer, associate professor of Counselor Education, that was published in the Journal of Technology in Counselor Education and Supervision.

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