News, Publications & Research | �Թ�Ⱥ�� School of Arts & Sciences

Scibilia to report on U.S. immigration as part of national fellowship

May 02, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | A �Թ�Ⱥ�� student journalist will spend his summer covering a story that makes international headlines daily: U.S. immigration policy.

SBU’s SWOB mission trip nurtures health, hope in DR

May 02, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Building on years of service, the latest mission by �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Students Without Borders (SWOB) took the group back to the Dominican Republic, where they left behind not only immediate care but the seeds of sustainable health practices.

SBU's Sabina named to two-year term on jazz journal editorial board

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, was recently appointed to the editorial board of Jazz Education in Research and Practice (JAZZ).

Essays by SBU's Phillips to be published; memoir to return in hardcover

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Essays by Mark Phillips, retired teacher and tutor with the SBU Higher Education Opportunity Program, are forthcoming in the May-June issue of Adirondack Life, summer's American Scholar literary magazine, and the autumn issue of Notre Dame Magazine.

SBU's Zhu presents 'leadership learning' paper at conference

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Jinjing Zhu, associate professor of Management, presented a working paper at the Midwest Decision Science Institute (MWDSI) conference, held April 11-12 at Penn State Behrend, Erie, Pennsylvania.

SBU's McDivitt presents paper at Great Lakes Philosophy Conference

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Heather McDivitt, assistant professor of Philosophy, presented a paper during the Great Lakes Philosophy Conference, held April 11.

Paper co-authored by SBU's Smith to be published in new volume

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Caitlin Smith, assistant professor of English, co-authored a paper with Dr. Trenton Ford, assistant professor of Computer Science at William & Mary, on Mormon science fiction and fantasy author Brandon Sanderson.

SBU's Simpson among select group to join Netherlands workshop

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry and Honors Program director, participated in a workshop on computational materials research, with a special focus on molecular dynamics (MD) methodologies applied to energy and storage materials, at the Lorentz Center, Universiteit Leiden, the Netherlands.

Chemistry Society journal to publish research by SBU's Simpson

May 01, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of Chemistry and Honors Program director, had a manuscript accepted for publication in ACS Omega, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Chemical Society that publishes broad, high-quality research across all areas of chemistry and related sciences.

Tree planted to mark 16th straight year as Tree Campus USA

Apr 25, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | �Թ�Ⱥ�� celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) tree on the northwest lawn outside of Robinson Hall.

SBU’s Quick Center celebrates budding young artists

Apr 25, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Works by 114 student artists, selected from more than 200 submissions, are on display at �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts as part of its annual High School Juried Art Exhibition. Selected through an extensive jurying process, the works are being exhibited on the Quick Center’s mezzanine level through May 11.

SBU sophomore Jacob Smeraldo presents research at WNY symposium

Apr 14, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Jacob Smeraldo, a sophomore at �Թ�Ⱥ�� from Jamestown, New York, presented his research at the American Chemical Society Western New York Undergraduate Research Symposium April 4 at Canisius University.

SBU’s Quick Center to host open house for 30th Anniversary

Apr 11, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | As part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) will host a community open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The event is free and open to the public.

Former professor to talk about ways to cope in challenging times

Apr 10, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | In an environment of change and challenge, the Enchanted Mountains Village (EMVi) and the DePerro School of Health Professions at �Թ�Ⱥ�� are co-sponsoring “Finding a Silver Lining in Challenging Times” on Thursday, April 24.

SBU offers early college opportunities for high schoolers

Apr 09, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.

SBU's Stevens contributes to book about by women composers

Apr 06, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Dr. Brian Stevens, lecturer of Music, is a contributing author to a newly published book titled "Choral Repertoire by Women Composers." Published by G.I.A., the book profiles the lives and works of more than 200 women choral composers.

Journal to publish article by SBU's Gavin, Dombek and Dombek

Apr 06, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | An article by three SBU professors titled "Study Abroad Programs: Real-Life Considerations and Cautions" was accepted for publication in a special edition of the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.

SBU’s Quick Center plans yearlong 30th anniversary celebration

Apr 04, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today announced a yearlong celebration marking its 30th anniversary, kicking off April 26, �Թ�Ⱥ��, and continuing through April 2026. The milestone will be commemorated with a range of performances, special events and community engagement initiatives, reflecting the Quick Center’s history and commitment to the visual and performing arts.

SBU’s Fisher to be honored with Franciscan Mission Service award

Mar 31, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Claire Fisher, a �Թ�Ⱥ�� senior majoring in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy, will receive the San Damiano Servant Leadership Award from the Franciscan Mission Service (FMS).

Atlantic Brass Quintet to perform April 11 at SBU’s Quick Center

Mar 28, �Թ�Ⱥ�� | Atlantic Brass Quintet, whose musicianship has been called “impeccable” with an “irresistibly infectious spirit,” will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at �Թ�Ⱥ��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.