Stony Brook University News
Stony Brook University News
Seawolves Lax Debut at #16
The Stony Brook women’s lacrosse program earned its first national ranking of the year, checking in at No. 16 in the USA Lacrosse Division I Women’s Preseason Top 20, as released by USA Lacrosse Magazine. The ranking reflects the program’s continued rise and sustained success on the national stage.
Stony Brook Remains Unbeaten at Home
The Stony Brook men’s basketball team earned CAA Team of the Week honors this week after putting together an impressive stretch of performances at home. The Seawolves picked up victories over Columbia and Central Michigan, continuing their strong start to the season.
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.
Spallina is the Cover Girl
Alexa Spallina is the new cover girl of Inside Lacrosse, gracing the front of the magazine as one of the nation’s most exciting rising stars. The Mount Sinai standout was officially named the No. 1 incoming freshman in the country this week by Inside Lacrosse, a recognition that further solidifies her status as one of the most decorated recruits to ever emerge from Long Island.
Seawolves celebrate homecoming
This weekend, Stony Brook University held its 44th annual Homecoming festival, Wolfstock, as students, alumni, faculty, and staff came together for a spirited celebration.
Stony Brook celebrates historic championship
This past week Stony Brook celebrated two of their first and honored those championship teams.
Stony Brook inducts their 2025 hall of fame class
This weekend Stony Brook University proudly inducted four exceptional Seawolves into the Rita & Kurt Eppenstein Athletics Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at Stony Brook Arena, where the Class of 2025 was honored for their outstanding contributions to Stony Brook Athletics.
Reilly Rich makes SportsCenter's top 10
Stony Brook's Reilly Rich has won the National Player of the Week honors from TopDrawerSoccer.com. The women's soccer standout was outstanding as she led Stony Brook past one of the top teams in the Ivy League, 5-3.
From Long Island to North Carolina
Stony Brook's star baseball player is now headed to North Carolina.
Stony Brook Punter Nominated for Prestigious Award
Stony Brook has been receiving a lot of off-season attention after their turnaround season last year and the expectations are high for this season. Some Seawolves are also being looked at for individual awards. Senior punter Clayton Taylor has been nominated for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy.
Stony Brook Volleyball Off to a Hot Start
The Stony Brook Seawolves volleyball team has gotten off to a rousing start this season and with their red hot start has come some personal accolades. Mercedes Motton earned her first career weekly honor after leading the Seawolves with 14 blocks over the weekend and then was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week.
Stony Brook student uses AI project in rooftop garden for air pollution detection
In a section of Stony Brook University Hospital, undergraduate student Amy Chen is leading a project to use artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting ozone damage on plants.
Stony Brook Southampton student gains experience through speech-language pathology program
Maya Klatsky, a graduate student in speech-language pathology at Stony Brook Southampton, is preparing to enter her final year of the program.
Stony Brook University hosts open house highlighting clean energy careers
More than 200 people attended the second annual Energy & Infrastructure Open House and Union Apprenticeship Awareness Day at Stony Brook University’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) on August 12.
Stony Brook leaders highlight importance of coordinated advocacy at national APLU meeting
Stony Brook University leaders participated in a national panel at the 2025 Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Council on Governmental Affairs and Council on Research Joint Summer Meeting.
Three Stony Brook University graduate students awarded SUNY/OMH mental health scholarships
Three graduate students from Stony Brook University have been selected for the SUNY/OMH Scholarship Program, joining 15 other State University of New York (SUNY) students who are pursuing degrees in mental health fields.
Stony Brook awards travel grants to 22 faculty for global research presentations
Twenty-two faculty members from Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences have been awarded grants through the President’s Distinguished Travel Grants program.
Black And Latino Initiative builds community at Stony Brook University
The Black and Latino Initiative at Stony Brook University is a student-led mentorship and leadership program that aims to build a stronger sense of community and support for Black and Latino students.
Stony Brook partners on film screening during Climate Week NYC
A new documentary film screening will take place during Climate Week NYC, organized by The New York Climate Exchange in partnership with Stony Brook University and the Science Communication Lab/Wonder Collaborative.
Pamela Abshire named chair of electrical engineering at Stony Brook University
Pamela Abshire has been appointed chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with her term beginning on September 1, 2025.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.