Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University News


Mar 18, 2025

Study finds link between teenage boys' exposure to violence and partner aggression

A recent study led by Rachel Kidman from Stony Brook University has found that adolescent boys who experience violence are more likely to engage in intimate partner violence (IPV).

Mar 18, 2025

Advocacy Corps urges Senator Schumer's staff for timely federal research funding

Members of Stony Brook University’s Advocacy Corps recently engaged in a virtual meeting with the Long Island Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director of U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Sen.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook updates EcoLeader Internship Program for enhanced student involvement in sustainability

Stony Brook University is enhancing its sustainability efforts with the updated EcoLeader Internship Program.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook advances green transportation with new sustainability initiatives

Since its inception in 2011, the Stony Brook University Office of Sustainability has been dedicated to offering sustainable transportation options to reduce the university's carbon footprint.

Mar 18, 2025

SBU introduces on-campus micro-farm to enhance dining experience

SBU Eats has launched a micro-farm initiative at East Side Dining on the Stony Brook University campus.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook University launches new lecture series on clean energy transition

Stony Brook University has initiated a new lecture series, "Navigating the Clean Energy Transition," with a breakfast reception held on March 6 at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook University updates course retake policy after student advocacy

For several years, undergraduate students at Stony Brook University have voiced dissatisfaction with the institution's course retake policy.

Mar 15, 2025

College announces spring lecture series featuring experts from Harvard and Missouri universities

The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the Spring 2025 Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture Series.

Mar 15, 2025

Neuroscientist Anthony Zador to deliver lecture on AI and neuroscience at Stony Brook

Neuroscientist Anthony Zador, MD, PhD, is set to deliver the 27th annual Swartz Foundation Mind Brain Lecture on March 31 at 4 pm.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook's Wolfie enters SUNY Mascot Madness aiming for third title

The Stony Brook University community is gearing up for the annual SUNY Mascot Madness tournament, where they will rally behind their mascot, Wolfie.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook University holds employee appreciation day celebrating staff contributions

Stony Brook University recently held an Employee Appreciation Day at the Charles B. Wang Center on March 7, where over 800 staff members gathered for a morning of gratitude and engagement.

Mar 13, 2025

Syncopated Ladies deliver inspiring tap performance at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University's Staller Center witnessed an energetic tap performance by the Syncopated Ladies on March 14.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook VP seeks congressional support for critical defense research funding

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, visited the US Capitol to advocate for defense research funding.

Mar 13, 2025

Jennifer Cano wins Stony Brook Discovery Prize for innovative research

Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the 2025 Stony Brook Discovery Prize.

Mar 13, 2025

Researchers develop method for lifelong learning in home assistant robots

Researchers at Stony Brook University and MIT are making strides in developing robots that can learn and improve their skills over time.

Mar 13, 2025

Wendy Pearson honored as 'Woman of Distinction' by Town of Southampton

Wendy Pearson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Stony Brook Southampton at Stony Brook University, was recognized by the Town of Southampton as one of its "Women of Distinction" on March 6.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook's Georgakis joins surgical oncology mentorship program

Georgios Georgakis, MD, PhD, from Stony Brook University's Department of Surgery, has been accepted into the Society of Surgical Oncology's (SSO) 2025 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program (CCMP).

Mar 13, 2025

Study identifies key period for preventing cognitive decline

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) highlights a distinct pattern in brain aging, offering insights into when interventions might be most effective to prevent cognitive decline.

Mar 13, 2025

SBU professor explores ecofeminism and filmmaking through Three Mile Island documentary

Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island recounts the 1979 nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, considered the worst commercial nuclear power disaster in U.S. history.

Mar 13, 2025

Marci Lobel receives Fulbright award for research on stress in pregnant women

Stony Brook University's Distinguished Teaching Professor Marci Lobel has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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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

KD Still Moves the Needle

This weekend Kevin Durant was sitting on a stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City when the host of the panel he was on informed him that he was just traded to the Houston Rockets. Durant seemed stunned by the move and had little to say other than "We will see what happens."


Sports

Are We In The New Dead Ball Era?

Aaron Judge has been flirting with batting .400 all season long, he also is on pace to hit nearly 60 home runs again. Cal Raleigh became the first switch hitter to ever hit 30 home runs before the halfway point in the season, and he has a chance to set the all-time home run mark for a catcher. Eugenio Suarez and Shohei Ohtani are on pace to hit 50 home runs and Kyle Schwarber is not far behind.