[CHPFacultyStaff] Highlights - Upstate Online, Sept. 25, 2026

[Susan Wright]

In the News: Henry S. Roane, PhD, BCBA-D, distinguished professor of Pediatrics and joint faculty member in Behavior Analysis Studies, Linda Levu, BAS ’26, and Daniel Hodge, BAS ’26, are quoted in a Syracuse.com story about the new therapeutic playground at the Golisano Children’s Pavilion: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.syracuse.com/health/2026/09/kids-with-behavioral-conditions-at-upstates-golisano-now-have-a-playground-of-their-own.html__;!!GobTDDpD7A!MRdZjxJmDkzWbIUxeGjj1fudUcY9xRJNoxXy6JIeK8AUfMfTS6BWQfzt8GIc12UViIMfB04MZN8r4zAvVd_v7inzPplcPYG5cGg$ 

Upstate’s self-study for Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accreditation is available

The self-study process in preparation for the re-accreditation visit from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education results in a written report. This institutional report demonstrates how well Upstate's programs accomplish our institutional goals, align with the strategic plan, and comply with Middle States accreditation standards. The Self-Study Report was submitted to Middle States in August. If you have questions about the report, the self-study process, or the impending site visit scheduled for Nov. 1 to 4, email Lynn Cleary or Cara Howe.

Community Giving Campaign underway

Did you know? Just $1 per paycheck can make a meaningful difference. The Community Giving Campaign is an opportunity for the Upstate community to come together and make a lasting impact by supporting organizations and causes that strengthen our local community.

Choose agencies that are meaningful to you using ePledge on self-serve here: https://selfserve.upstate.edu/ais/applications/marketing/sefa/epledge/ . There is an opportunity to win $100 in the first two weeks of the campaign Sept. 21 to Oct. 2 and five grand prizes worth $3,000 each. To view prizes, visit: https://www.upstate.edu/communitygiving/giving/incentives.php . Questions? Email Christina Dickerson at dickersc at upstate.edu or visit: https://www.upstate.edu/communitygiving/index.php .

Active Shooter Knowledge (ASK) presentation is Sept. 30




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[TOP ALUMNI HONOREE: Upstate’s Dr. Sharon Brangman, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, receives Upstate’s highest honor for medical alumni, the Distinguished Alumnus Award, from President Dr. Mantosh Dewan, the Alan and Marlene Norton Presidential Chair. A member of the Upstate Class of ’81 who joined the faculty in 1987, Brangman was honored at Medical Alumni Reunion for building one of New York’s premier academic geriatrics programs, advancing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, championing diversity in clinical research, and training generations of physicians dedicated to improving the health and independence of older adults.]
TOP ALUMNI HONOREE: Upstate’s Dr. Sharon Brangman, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor, receives Upstate’s highest honor for medical alumni, the Distinguished Alumnus Award, from President Dr. Mantosh Dewan, the Alan and Marlene Norton Presidential Chair. A member of the Upstate Class of ’81 who joined the faculty in 1987, Brangman was honored at Medical Alumni Reunion for building one of New York’s premier academic geriatrics programs, advancing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, championing diversity in clinical research, and training generations of physicians dedicated to improving the health and independence of older adults.
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[Upstate joins rare three-way living donor exchange, helping three patients receive kidney transplants in less than 24 hours]<https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-09-24-transplant.php?mtm_campaign=newsletters/upstate-online&mtm_keyword=upon_2026-09-25 >
Three kidneys, three states, one lifesaving chain<https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-09-24-transplant.php?mtm_campaign=newsletters/upstate-online&mtm_keyword=upon_2026-09-25 >
Upstate joins rare three-way living donor exchange, helping three patients receive kidney transplants in less than 24 hours
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[Upstate and Binghamton researchers will examine how medications for opioid use disorder move into breast milk and reach nursing infants, to provide better evidence to guide treatment decisions]<https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-09-22-opioid.php?mtm_campaign=newsletters/upstate-online&mtm_keyword=upon_2026-09-25 >
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Upstate and Binghamton researchers will examine how medications for opioid use disorder move into breast milk and reach nursing infants, to provide better evidence to guide treatment decisions
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[The Rev. Jake Marvel brings clinical pastoral education, chaplaincy and military experience to new role; Rev. Terry Culbertson to retire after 23 years at Upstate.]<https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-09-23-spiritualcare.php?mtm_campaign=newsletters/upstate-online&mtm_keyword=upon_2026-09-25 >
Upstate University Hospital welcomes new director of Spiritual Care<https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-09-23-spiritualcare.php?mtm_campaign=newsletters/upstate-online&mtm_keyword=upon_2026-09-25 >
The Rev. Jake Marvel brings clinical pastoral education, chaplaincy and military experience to new role; Rev. Terry Culbertson to retire after 23 years at Upstate.
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Supporting healthcare workers: 2026 Fay Whitney Lectureship expands to three days<https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2026/2026-09-25-whitney1.php?mtm_campaign=newsletters/upstate-online&mtm_keyword=upon_2026-09-25 >
Free sessions Oct. 7-9 will explore the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers and the challenges of providing care within complex healthcare systems
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