Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University News


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.

Mar 13, 2025

Colvin lecture explores open-source journalism's impact on truth-telling

Journalists play a crucial role in revealing truths and countering disinformation.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook University receives APLU grant for international student mentorship program

Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to enhance its peer mentorship program for international students.

Mar 12, 2025

Stony Brook honors employees with over two decades of service

Stony Brook University recently honored its employees who have served for 25 years or more with a Service Recognition Luncheon.

Mar 7, 2025

Dental school hosts retreat with Alda Center focus on healthcare communication

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) recently held its semi-annual Faculty Development Retreat, featuring a session with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook's School establishes two new departments focused on communication

The School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) at Stony Brook University has announced the establishment of two new departments: the Department of Communication and the Department of Journalism.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook hosts symposium on teaching pedagogy

The Stony Brook Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is set to hold its annual symposium on April 11.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook's president-elect Andrea Goldsmith shares vision during first campus visit

Andrea Goldsmith, the president-elect of Stony Brook University, made her first campus visit on March 3.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches 10-week geothermal energy program

Stony Brook University has launched a 10-week program focused on geothermal energy, which began on March 4.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $12M grant for marine energy research

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center, a part of the Department of Energy, has allocated $12 million to a research project at Stony Brook University aimed at advancing marine energy.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates Women's History Month with diverse events

Stony Brook University is marking Women's History Month this March with a series of events and activities under the theme "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations."

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins RAD-AID mission to improve healthcare in Cape Verde

The new year presented an unexpected opportunity for Joseph Whitton, a clinical assistant professor and program director of Radiologic Technology/MRI at Stony Brook University.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook student recognized for contributions to humanities research

Laci Burton, a University Scholar at Stony Brook, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for March.

Feb 28, 2025

Black History 101 Mobile Museum visits Stony Brook University

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum made a stop at Stony Brook University on February 27, providing an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage with artifacts that narrate the African American experience.

Feb 28, 2025

Stony Brook University increases food pantry donations amid rising demand

Stony Brook University is actively addressing food insecurity on campus through the efforts of its Finance & Administration Division.

Feb 28, 2025

Eddie Glaude Jr. urges Stony Brook University community toward historical reflection

Celebrated author and scholar Eddie Glaude Jr. addressed the Stony Brook University community on February 27, urging them to engage with the complexities of history, truth, and democracy during a Presidential Lecture.

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook therapists highlight benefits of personalized music and art therapy

Kara Gerstein and Angela Reis have joined Stony Brook Medicine's Functional Therapeutic Activities department, where they apply their expertise in music and art therapy at Stony Brook University Hospital’s psychiatric ward.

Feb 27, 2025

Anthropologists share insights at Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series

Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series recently featured two distinguished anthropologists, Lawrence Martin and Patricia Wright.

Daily Feed

Opinion

From the Newsroom: Democrat Hypocrisy on Immigration, Cuts, and the Deficit

Extremists in the Democratic Party hate and despise both President Trump and Elon Musk so much that they fight against the very same principles put forth by Clinton, Schumer, and Obama, only because the same ideals are now being shared by Trump and Musk.


Sports

The All Stars Look Like All Star at States

The Smithtown High School bowling team won the New York State Championship this week.


Education

High school and elementary students collaborate in buddy program

Throughout the academic year, students from William Floyd High School and John S. Hobart Elementary School have engaged in a collaborative buddy program.