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Oct 14, 2025

Stony Brook University launches podcast highlighting faculty research and mentorship

Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new podcast titled “The Difference You Make: The Ideas That Matter.” The series is hosted by Dean David Wrobel and features conversations with faculty members about their...

Oct 14, 2025

Lecture explores historical patterns and global context of femicide

Julia Burkhardt, a professor of medieval history at Ludwig Maximilians Universität in Munich, delivered a lecture at Stony Brook University on September 23 focused on the historical roots of femicide.

Oct 14, 2025

Stony Brook researchers develop robot system to detect objects around corners

Researchers at Stony Brook University have introduced a navigation system that enables robots to detect objects around corners using commercially available, lightweight sensors.

Oct 14, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton announces drone technology showcase highlighting future career opportunities

Stony Brook Southampton, in collaboration with Stony Brook University’s Office for Research and Innovation, the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and Drone Cadets, will hold an event focused on drone technology and its impact on future careers.

Oct 14, 2025

Stony Brook launches 2025 Dean’s Challenge to unite academics and athletics

Eleven colleges and schools at Stony Brook University have been selected to take part in the 2025 Stony Brook Athletics Dean’s Challenge.

Oct 14, 2025

Utah woman sues pharmaceutical companies over alleged DES-related cancer

A Utah woman has filed a lawsuit against three pharmaceutical companies, alleging that their negligence and misrepresentation led to her developing cancer. The complaint names Eli Lilly and Company, E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC as defendants.

Oct 14, 2025

Brownyard Group files lawsuit alleging financial misconduct at family business

Brendan J. Brownyard, acting both individually and as trustee of The Brendan J. Brownyard Revocable Trust, has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and a company for alleged misconduct involving financial mismanagement and fraud. The complaint names Wendy Manson and Bender Ciccotto & Co., C.P.A.'s, L.L.P. as defendants.

Oct 14, 2025

Liberty Mutual sues NY physical therapy practices over alleged $863,000 insurance fraud

Liberty Mutual has filed a lawsuit against multiple New York physical therapy practices and individuals, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $863,000.

Oct 13, 2025

Ashley Liegi named as returning fellow in SUNY civil discourse initiative

Ashley Liegi, assistant director in Stony Brook University’s Department of Student Community Development, has been named to the second cohort of the State University of New York (SUNY) Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellowship...

Oct 13, 2025

Stony Brook study links severe WTC dust exposure to higher lung cancer risk

A new study led by researchers from the Stony Brook World Trade Center (WTC) Health and Wellness Program has found a significant increase in lung cancer rates among 9/11 responders who experienced higher levels of toxic exposure at Ground Zero.

Oct 13, 2025

William Paca Middle School’s Bridge Crew supports incoming sixth graders

Each year, William Paca Middle School selects about 40 seventh- and eighth-grade students to join the Bridge Crew, a group established in the 2018-19 school year to support incoming sixth graders as they transition from elementary to middle school.

Oct 12, 2025

Priscilla Knapp Teich establishes endowment to boost research at Stony Brook Medicine

Priscilla Knapp Teich, a longtime supporter of Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine, has created an endowed fund to advance research at the university’s medical school.

Oct 12, 2025

Stony Brook University opens International Student Center for global community

International students at Stony Brook University now have a dedicated space on campus with the opening of the International Student Center.

Oct 12, 2025

Stony Brook nursing faculty member wins Nurse of Excellence Award

Giselle Gerardi, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has received the Nurse of Excellence Award from the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council.

Oct 12, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton offers boat trip for campus community

Student Life at Stony Brook Southampton, in collaboration with the School of Health Professions and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, will hold a complimentary boat trip for students, faculty, and staff on Friday, October 10.

Oct 12, 2025

Stony Brook researchers develop selective privacy tool for blind users’ AI assistants

For blind and low-vision individuals, visual assistant applications such as BeMyAI and SeeingAI provide help with daily tasks by answering questions about images.

Oct 12, 2025

Stony Brook University opens Hispanic Heritage Month with calls for pride and reflection

The Spirit of Stony Brook marching band and mascot Wolfie led a parade across the Student Activities Center plaza to open Hispanic Heritage Month at Stony Brook University.

Oct 12, 2025

Adam Charboneau named inaugural SUNY Sustainability Faculty Fellow at Stony Brook

Adam Charboneau, a lecturer in sustainability studies at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), has been named one of the first State University of New York (SUNY) Sustainability Faculty Fellows.

Oct 12, 2025

Stony Brook University announces finalists for its 2025 Homecoming Court

Stony Brook University has announced the members of its 2025 Homecoming Court, continuing a tradition that began in 1984.

Oct 12, 2025

Grace Arnold shares award-winning biscuits through Stony Brook's Cooking from Home program

Grace Arnold, a first-year marine science major at Stony Brook University, introduced her award-winning biscuits to the campus community as part of the Cooking from Home program.

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Education

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.


Sports

Bayport-Blue Point runs to a playoff victory

The three-time defending Suffolk IV champion Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms are back in form after an up-and-down regular season. The Phantoms had an unusual record by their own high standards — not bad by anyone else’s measure, but a reminder of just how dominant this program has been in recent years.


Sports

Bellport celebrates 50 years of greatness

Bellport High School football is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, marking five decades of excellence, pride, and community spirit.