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Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook Student Awarded Voyager Scholarship

Senior Honors College student Rachel Alexandre has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Alexandre, who is pursuing a double major in globalization studies and international relations and political science, with a minor in creative writing and literature, is one of only 100 students nationwide selected for the 2024-2026 cohort.

Sep 4, 2024

Stony Brook Receives Historic Collection Documenting Fight for Fire Island Preservation

Sixty years ago, a grassroots movement worked to preserve Fire Island, one of New York's most treasured natural landscapes. Today, the movement's legacy lives on as Stony Brook University Libraries has received a historic donation chronicling the battle that led to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS), a United States National Seashore that protects a 26-mile section of Fire Island.

Aug 29, 2024

Alumni provide mentorship for Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology students

For student employees in Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.

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Local

Dive Club president on first film festival: 'Renowned divers from all over the country'

The Dive Club will host its first-ever film festival on Saturday, April 12, bringing together diving enthusiasts and renowned explorers for an evening celebrating the ocean’s wonders.


Local

Unsolved Cases During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Crime Victims Rights' Week is this week and Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) is looking for your help. SCPD hopes to garner information from the public to aid getting justice for victims.


National

So It Goes: Upcoming Billy Joel HBO Doc to World-Premiere at Tribeca

The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre on June 4. The festival runs through June 15. Additional programming has yet to be announced.