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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew receives top honor from Stony Brook University
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, received the Stony Brook Council University Medal at an event held at Stony Brook Southampton.
Brookhaven announces annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive for 2025
The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services Youth Bureau Division will hold its Annual INTERFACE Thanksgiving Food Drive from October 14 through November 13.
Stony Brook licenses biotech startup SWFTLabs zero-waste tech aiming at agricultural sustainability
SWFTLabs, a biotechnology startup focused on converting organic waste into sustainable materials, has obtained an exclusive patent license for its main technology from the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY).
William Floyd senior Claira Parente recognized among top Long Island volleyball players
William Floyd High School senior Claira Parente has been named one of the top 100 varsity girls’ volleyball players on Long Island by Newsday.
President Goldsmith to give first State of the University Address September 29
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith will deliver her first State of the University Address on Monday, September 29, at 1 p.m. The event will take place on the Staller Center Main Stage and is open to students, faculty, staff, and...
Stony Brook hosts hands-on ocean acoustics training for graduate students
More than two dozen graduate students from universities across the United States took part in the Ocean Acoustics Summer in School program (OASIS) at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Marine Sciences Center this summer.
William Floyd Colonials shut out Brentwood in homecoming football game
The William Floyd Colonials football team secured a 20-0 victory over Brentwood during the school’s 2025 Homecoming event at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex.
Stony Brook launches pilot summer research program for transfer students
A group of 22 community college transfer students took part in a new summer pilot program at Stony Brook University aimed at introducing them to on-campus research before the start of fall classes.
Brookhaven hosts expo showcasing technology and learning at public libraries
The Brookhaven Town Public Libraries Expo, held on September 13 at Town Hall in Farmingville, attracted approximately 1,200 visitors.
Stony Brook University invites campus community to join Climate Week NYC events
Stony Brook University is encouraging its students, faculty, and staff to take part in Climate Week NYC, which will be held from September 21-28, 2025.
Stony Brook receives $300M from NYS for new quantum research hub
The State University of New York at Stony Brook has secured a $300 million investment from New York State to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub.
Suffolk County Community College student receives national Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship
Jennifer Smith, a student at Suffolk County Community College from Brentwood, New York, has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.
William Floyd School District prepares for annual homecoming celebration
The William Floyd School District will hold its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 20.
William Floyd High School schedules underclass picture days for early October
LifeTouch will conduct underclass portraits at William Floyd High School on October 6, 7, and 8.
SchoolNova offers free fall math and physics clubs for K-12 students
SchoolNova at Stony Brook University will offer free math and physics clubs for students from elementary through high school this fall.
Stony Brook faculty member named Jonas-Flynn Scholar for oncology nursing
Tracy Cavanaugh, RN, has been selected as one of six nurses nationwide for the fourth cohort of the Jonas-Flynn Oncology Nurse DNP Scholars program.
Stony Brook University named to national honor roll for transfer student support
Stony Brook University has been recognized by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) with a place on the 2025 Transfer Honor Roll.
Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars visit Flatiron Institute for Summer Bridge Program
The third group of students in the Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program visited the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute in New York City on July 31.
Stony Brook University researchers develop AI system to address recycling contamination
A research team at Stony Brook University is developing artificial intelligence tools to improve recycling processes and reduce contamination in waste streams.
National Inventors Hall of Fame spotlights Esther Takeuchi’s work at Stony Brook University
Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair of Energy and the Environment at Stony Brook University, was recently featured in a profile by the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
From the Newsroom: Thank You Veterans!
Every November 11th, our great nation honors the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States of America.
Inheriting Property as a Minor
My spouse died with a Will that leaves assets to our daughter, but she is a minor – what do I need to know about managing her inheritance?