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Stony Brook University News News


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.

May 23, 2025

Stony Brook University awards over 7,600 degrees at commencement ceremony

Today, Stony Brook University celebrated the graduation of over 7,600 students at LaValle Stadium.

May 23, 2025

New immune cell discovery may lead to alternative tuberculosis vaccine

A recent study published in Scientific Reports has identified a new population of immune cells that could be pivotal in developing an alternative tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook University's Renaissance School celebrates graduation of 133 new doctors

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, where 133 graduates received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.

May 20, 2025

App predicts fall risk advances in national start-up competition

Falling is a significant health risk for many Americans, particularly older adults.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University earns silver rating for sustainability efforts

Stony Brook University has achieved a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts, as recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

May 15, 2025

Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society

On May 15, 2025, Stony Brook University announced that Barry Barish, a distinguished physicist and Nobel Laureate, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS).

May 14, 2025

Stony Brook adopts AI tech for better heart disease diagnosis

Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare system on Long Island to adopt HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to improve the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.

May 7, 2025

Stony Brook professor receives inaugural SUNY Chancellor's Horizon Award

Stony Brook University Associate Professor Jennifer Cano has been honored with the inaugural Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship by the State University of New York (SUNY).

May 7, 2025

Susan Lee joins American College of Physicians' Board

Susan Lee, MD, FACP, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP), a prominent policy-making body. Dr. Lee is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University...

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook chosen as SUNY Regional Nursing Simulation Center

Stony Brook University School of Nursing has been designated as a State University of New York (SUNY) Regional Nursing Simulation Center.

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns gold and silver awards from AACN

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for excellence in its nursing units.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook professor recognized by APA for schizophrenia research contributions

Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham, a distinguished professor at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Award for Research in Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

May 1, 2025

Stony Brook hospitals receive top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.

May 1, 2025

Research on kidney cell communication receives $2.76 million NIDDK grant

Preserving kidney health in patients with diabetes is a significant challenge due to the disease's potential complications over time. Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu, a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension at Stony...

Apr 24, 2025

Stony Brook University recognized as an opportunity college by Carnegie Classification

Stony Brook University has been named an Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Apr 22, 2025

Susan Lane named fellow in ELAM program for women in academic medicine

Dr. Susan Lane has been selected as a fellow for the 2025-26 Class of Hedwig van Amerigen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program.

Apr 15, 2025

Stony Brook again recognized as SOAP Center of Excellence for obstetric anesthesia care

Stony Brook University Hospital has again been awarded the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) Center of Excellence designation, a recognition given to institutions demonstrating top-tier standards in obstetric anesthesia care.

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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.


Local

Mastic Beach Redevelopment Draws Praise, Concerns Over Traffic and Crime

Town hears resident concerns over the Beechwood Project: here’s what they had to say:


Local

Paving Season Continues! 33-Road Sound Beach Project Completed 

“Investing in our local roads is essential to maintaining the quality of life and safety for Sound Beach residents,” said Councilwoman Jane Bonner.