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Apr 17, 2025

Simons Center exhibition explores intersection of art, science through 'Albedo

A recent exhibition at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics brings together the fields of science and art, offering visitors a reflective exploration on the concept of 'Albedo.'

Apr 17, 2025

John Pardon earns 2025 New Horizons in Mathematics Breakthrough Prize at Stony Brook

Stony Brook University Professor John Pardon is a recipient of the New Horizons in Mathematics Breakthrough Prize, a segment of the annual Breakthrough Prizes often referred to as the "Oscars of Science."

Apr 17, 2025

Inaugural Long Island Youth Climate Summit convenes student innovators at Stony Brook University

More than 300 high school students gathered at Stony Brook University for the inaugural 2025 Long Island Youth Climate Summit on April 4, organized by Students for Climate Action and Renewable Energy Long Island.

Apr 17, 2025

Southampton Writers Conference returns to Stony Brook Southampton for 50th anniversary

The Southampton Writers Conference will return to Stony Brook Southampton for its 50th summer from July 9-13.

Apr 17, 2025

AI Innovation Institute expands computing power with Nvidia HGX H100

The AI Innovation Institute (AI3) recently upgraded its computing capabilities with the Nvidia HGX H100, a high-performance system designed to assist in tackling complex machine learning challenges across various fields, including language,...

Apr 16, 2025

Stony Brook team wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Members of the Stony Brook University Department of Physics and Astronomy have been awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their work at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Apr 13, 2025

McCormick pushes for federal funding for Stony Brook University and Medicine priorities

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard L. McCormick visited Washington, D.C., on April 2 to meet with members of the New York congressional delegation and their senior staff.

Apr 13, 2025

University Orchestra to perform at Staller Center on April 29

The University Orchestra is scheduled to perform a concert on April 29 at the Staller Center for the Arts.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook PhD student wins top prize at endodontists' conference

Abdel Hameed Mahmoud, a PhD candidate at the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, recently received first place for his research poster at the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) annual meeting in...

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook honors outstanding alumni for 2025

The Stony Brook School of Health Professions commemorated its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards on March 26.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook program offers direct path to medicine for high-achieving students

When Meenu Johnkutty began her academic journey at Stony Brook University as a freshman, she had already secured a spot at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM).

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook researchers advocate for biomedical funding at Capitol Hill

On March 31, two prominent researchers from Stony Brook University, Lilianne Mujica-Parodi and Gábor Balázsi, participated in discussions at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The event was part of The American Institute for Medical and Biological...

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook hosts blood drive for Long Island man battling cancer

Stony Brook University is set to host a blood drive in honor of Aidan Fischer, a Long Island resident facing cancer for the third time.

Apr 10, 2025

Stony Brook University Giving Day sets new record with over $1 million raised

Stony Brook University celebrated a successful seventh annual Giving Day, raising over $1 million in a 24-hour span.

Apr 9, 2025

SBU counselors receive national grant for emotional regulation study

Emotional regulation poses a challenge for many individuals, particularly among college students.

Apr 9, 2025

Stony Brook University conducts climate research for Long Island's coastal future

The climate research being conducted at Stony Brook University is shaping the future of Long Island's coastal communities.

Apr 8, 2025

Jazz Loft announces concert series in Southampton, starting April 29 with Grammy winners

Stony Brook Southampton, in association with The Jazz Loft, will launch The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series on April 29.

Apr 8, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $5M from State for AI department transformation

Stony Brook University has secured a $5 million investment from New York State to reshape its Department of Technology and Society into the newly proposed Department of Technology, AI and Society.

Apr 8, 2025

Stony Brook and partners unveil new East Hampton emergency department

Stony Brook Medicine, alongside the Southampton Hospital Association and the Southampton Hospital Foundation, announced the anticipated opening of the Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department during a ribbon-cutting event held on April 5.

Apr 8, 2025

The 7 Fingers to present Duel Reality at Staller Center on April 11-12

The acclaimed performance group, The 7 Fingers, is set to present their latest show, Duel Reality, at the Staller Center.

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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.


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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.