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Stony Brook University News News


Aug 21, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins global team advancing probabilistic approach to quantum field theory

Stony Brook University announced that Professor Nikita Nekrasov from the Department of Physics and Astronomy has been named a Principal Investigator in the newly launched Simons Collaboration on Probabilistic Paths to Quantum Field Theory.

Aug 18, 2025

Stony Brook names Jennifer Almquist as chief of staff to President Goldsmith

Jennifer Almquist has been appointed chief of staff to Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith, with her tenure beginning on August 18, 2025.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes record class at Renaissance School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

A group of 141 students officially began their medical training at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) during the White Coat Ceremony held on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center.

Aug 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital rises into New York's top ten according to U.S. News

Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in New York State for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report.

Aug 4, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith, PhD, began her role as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook professor receives lifetime achievement award from International Primatological Society

Stony Brook University Distinguished Service Professor Patricia Wright has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Primatological Society (IPS).

Jul 25, 2025

Stony Brook launches academy focused on inclusive leadership in STEMM fields

Stony Brook University, in partnership with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and the State University of New York (SUNY), has announced the launch of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy.

Jul 18, 2025

Stony Brook receives $1M grant from Gray Foundation for student scholarships

Stony Brook University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation, aimed at supporting undergraduate students.

Jul 11, 2025

Study finds climate change delays shark migrations in North Atlantic

Certain migratory shark species in the North Atlantic may be delaying their migration south due to ocean warming, according to a study led by researchers at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Jul 9, 2025

Discovery reveals dinosaur wrist bones may have played role in evolution of flight

An important discovery has been made by researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Dr. James Napoli.

Jul 1, 2025

Study uncovers new insights into star-forming gases in galaxy M83

A recent study using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) Telescope has revealed significant findings about the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy M83.

Jun 30, 2025

Stony Brook pioneers new tech for bladder dysfunction diagnosis

Dr. Jason Kim and Dr. Steven Weissbart from the Women's Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital have conducted one of the first Glean Urodynamics procedures in the United States, marking a pioneering step on the East...

Jun 25, 2025

Study reveals long-term PTSD trends among World Trade Center responders

A recent study led by Stony Brook Medicine has analyzed the long-term effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in nearly 13,000 World Trade Center (WTC) responders over a period from July 2002 to December 2022.

Jun 23, 2025

Stony Brook contributes to groundbreaking research at Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Stony Brook University is actively participating in the work at the newly constructed Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on Cerro Pachón in Chile.

Jun 23, 2025

Rubin Observatory unveils first high-definition images at Washington D.C. event

Stony Brook University researchers are gearing up to measure the universe using the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a collaborative project between the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

Jun 20, 2025

Study suggests thalamus plays significant role beyond traditional relay functions

Research conducted by the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Stony Brook University has revealed a potentially expanded role for the thalamus in brain function.

Jun 10, 2025

Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable video display wall

Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, described as the world's largest flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.

Jun 6, 2025

New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine

A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook appoints Lav Varshney as inaugural director of AI Innovation Institute

Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).

May 29, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns top national ranking for environmental excellence

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its commitment to environmental excellence.

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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.


Opinion

From the Newsroom: The South Shore Press in Butler. PA

After spending a few days in and around Butler, Pennsylvania, with South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk, I truly question how one troubled young man was able to fire shots at President Trump at the Butler Farm Fairgrounds.


Sports

Miller Place junior finishes first in NYC

In New York City on a very emotional day last month Nicholas DiCaprio achieved an incredible milestone, finishing in first place in the Adult Male category at the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run.