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Stony Brook professor Neelima Sehgal named 2025 American Physical Society Fellow
Stony Brook University Professor Neelima Sehgal has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
Stony Brook University mourns Nobel laureate C.N. Yang, founder of its theoretical physics institute
Chen-Ning Yang, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and founder of the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stony Brook University, died on October 18 at the age of 103.
5K run raises funds for new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Members of the community gathered at Stony Brook University on October 4 for the annual “Anthony’s Red Shoe Fund Run.” The event aimed to raise funds for a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.
Stony Brook University hosts annual employee wellness fair promoting staff health
More than 600 employees attended Stony Brook University's annual “Be Well, Work Well” Employee Wellness and Benefits Fair on October 7 at the Student Activities Center ballrooms.
Two William Floyd High School seniors recognized as National Merit Scholar Commended Students
Two William Floyd High School seniors, Katelynn Glover and Hannah Schultzer, have been recognized as Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Stony Brook University awarded $22 million for geothermal energy projects
Stony Brook University will receive $22 million as part of New York’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Program to design and build two geothermal network projects on its West Campus and at Stony Brook Southampton.
Stony Brook scientist helps expand global ocean conservation initiative to Chesapeake Bay
When the Chesapeake Bay was named a Mission Blue Hope Spot in June, Ellen Pikitch, a professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and executive director of the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science, said it...
Stony Brook alumnus curates exhibition on indigenous language at Zuccaire Gallery
Jeremy Dennis, a 2013 graduate of Stony Brook University, has curated an exhibition at the Zuccaire Gallery that focuses on Indigenous language in contemporary art.
Stony Brook team secures $11M NIH grant for sphingolipid-cancer research
An interdisciplinary team at Stony Brook University, led by Yusuf Hannun, MD, has been awarded an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the role of sphingolipids in cancer.
William Kiriazis recognized as outstanding educator by William Floyd Alumni Association
William Kiriazis has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
William Floyd Alumni Association honors Carmella Currao as outstanding educator for 2025
Carmella Currao has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
Ed Hajim to discuss leadership journey and sign books at Stony Brook University
Wall Street executive Ed Hajim is scheduled to speak at Stony Brook University, where he will also sign copies of his books, On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom and The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern...
William Floyd Alumni Association names Carrie Farra Outstanding Educator for 2025
Carrie Farra has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
Stony Brook University honors over 150 faculty at annual promotion and tenure event
More than 150 faculty members at Stony Brook University were recognized for their recent promotions during an event held earlier this semester.
Stony Brook University team studies coastal adaptation efforts on Long Island
More than 35 members of Stony Brook University, including faculty, students, and staff, visited Long Beach and the Rockaways on Long Island’s Atlantic coast to study how local communities are responding to climate-related challenges.
Smithtown Fire Department invites public to Fire Prevention Day on October 19
Fire Prevention Day will take place on October 19 at the Smithtown Fire Department.
William Floyd fourth-graders to participate in countywide music festival
Twenty-five fourth-grade students from the William Floyd School District have been selected to participate in the 17th annual Suffolk County Music Educators' Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival, which will be held on October 18 at Northport High...
William Floyd School District appoints three new assistant principals for 2025-2026
The William Floyd School District has named three new assistant principals for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Stony Brook names eight professors as SUNY distinguished faculty honorees for 2025
Eight faculty members from Stony Brook University have been appointed as State University of New York (SUNY) Distinguished Faculty for 2025.
Tangier Smith fourth graders take part in STEM field trip at Osprey Park
Tangier Smith Elementary School fourth-grade students recently participated in STEM activities at Osprey Park as part of an educational field trip.
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Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals
The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.
Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.
The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.