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Nov 22, 2024

Stony Brook honors outstanding employees at second annual Stony Awards

Stony Brook University held its second annual Stony Awards on November 20 at Flowerfield in St. James, recognizing the contributions of its faculty, staff, and healthcare personnel.

Nov 22, 2024

Students make toys accessible for children with disabilities this holiday season

With the holiday season approaching, students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have collaborated with student groups 3D PATH (Printing and Assistive Technology for Health) and VIP BEAR (Bioengineering Education, Application and...

Nov 22, 2024

Stony Brook hosts symposium empowering women in marine science

Stony Brook University recently hosted the Society for Women in Marine Science (SWMS) Symposium, gathering marine scientists from across the nation.

Nov 21, 2024

Be Well Fest 2024 promotes student health services with increased participation

Be Well Fest returned for its second year, aiming to introduce students to the various Student Health, Wellness, and Prevention Services in an engaging setting.

Nov 21, 2024

Study shows AI struggles with NYT Connections game despite advanced capabilities

A recent study led by Tuhin Chakrabarty, an assistant professor at Stony Brook's Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with researchers from Columbia University, has revealed insights into the capabilities of AI models when faced with...

Nov 21, 2024

Stony Brook study finds seasonal brain size change mechanism in common shrew

Research conducted by Stony Brook University has uncovered the seasonal changes in brain and body size of the Eurasian common shrew.

Nov 21, 2024

Stony Brook students explore abolition history at National Hall of Fame

On October 14-15, students from Stony Brook University's Living Learning Community, part of the Socially Just Seawolves (SJS) program, visited the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum in Peterboro, NY.

Nov 21, 2024

Rowan Ricardo Phillips shares insights into poetry at Stony Brook University

Last month, Rowan Ricardo Phillips, a Distinguished Professor at Stony Brook University, was acknowledged for his latest poetry collection, "Silver."

Nov 21, 2024

Dubins donate $10M to New York Climate Exchange; total impact reaches $20M

The New York Climate Exchange has announced a significant financial contribution from Glenn Dubin and Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD.

Nov 21, 2024

Carly Gomes named fellow at SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute

Carly Gomes, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been named a fellow in the State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class of 2025.

Nov 21, 2024

Michael E. White named interim director at Stony Brook University's WRMI

Stony Brook University has appointed Michael E. White as the interim director of the Waste Reduction and Management Institute (WRMI).

Nov 20, 2024

Stony Brook University introduces new climate sciences major for Spring 2025

Stony Brook University is introducing a new major in Climate Sciences through its School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Nov 20, 2024

Staller Center hosts annual Messiah sing-along on December 8

Members of the University Orchestra, vocal soloists, and conductors will perform Handel’s Messiah at Stony Brook's Staller Center on December 8.

Nov 19, 2024

Stony Brook leaders featured at national higher education conference

Stony Brook University leaders played a significant role at the 2024 Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Annual Meeting held in Orlando, Florida.

Nov 19, 2024

Staller Center announces diverse Spring lineup for arts enthusiasts

The Staller Center for the Arts has announced its Spring 2025 lineup, offering a range of performances that include theater, music, and dance.

Nov 19, 2024

Researchers explore sustainable shelter options for Ukrainian refugees with 3D printing

Stony Brook University is leading an initiative to develop sustainable shelters for Ukrainian refugees using innovative 3D printing techniques.

Nov 19, 2024

Collaborative for the Earth's podcast explores interdisciplinary approaches to climate challenges

Stony Brook University's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) is preparing to launch the second season of its podcast, "C4E Presents," in Spring 2025.

Nov 19, 2024

Gillibrand promotes cybersecurity scholarships at Stony Brook University

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Stony Brook University to promote the DoD Cyber Service Academy scholarship program.

Nov 19, 2024

Youth summit aims to inspire future healthcare leaders

The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, in collaboration with its Black Men in White Coats chapter, hosted the second annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit on November 14.

Nov 18, 2024

Student-led mural brightens Stony Brook University's ECC building

A new mural has been unveiled at the Educational Communications Center (ECC) building at Stony Brook University, bringing a vibrant touch to the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ).

Daily Feed

Sports

William Floyd Celebrates the Olympics

This week, as Olympic fever swept across the globe, the William Floyd School District joined in the excitement with its own celebration of the Winter Games. While many of the world’s greatest athletes gathered in Milan Cortina, Italy, for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, William Floyd Elementary School hosted a memorable version of its own Winter Olympics opening ceremony.


Sports

Coaches of the Year and the Team to Beat

The William Floyd varsity wrestling team continues to impress. Less than a month after winning the League I dual meet championship for the first time in more than 40 years, the William Floyd boys’ varsity wrestling team made history once again by capturing the League I Tournament title for the first time since the 2001–02 season.


Sports

Bellport Runs to States

Bellport High School’s girls varsity track and field 4x200-meter relay team is headed to the New York State Track and Field Championships after an impressive first-place finish at the Section XI State Qualifier. The state meet will be held on March 6 at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, one of the premier indoor track facilities in the country.