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Andrea Goldsmith begins term as seventh president at Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith began her tenure as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.
Simons STEM Scholars participate in summer bridge program at Stony Brook University
The third group of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University participated in a day of hands-on learning on July 24, focusing on research and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.
Laiba Bilal completes PhD at Stony Brook after two-decade academic journey
Laiba Bilal, who also goes by Zenvee Pillay, completed her PhD in electrical engineering at Stony Brook University in May after a journey that spanned two decades and multiple continents.
Alda Center leads workshop for New York Climate Exchange's new storytelling initiative
The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University hosted a communication workshop on July 29, bringing together more than 20 partners from The New York Climate Exchange.
Stony Brook leaders recognized among City & State’s inaugural Long Island Trailblazers
Stony Brook University Associate Vice President for Government Relations Carl Mills III and Stony Brook Council Member Linda Armyn have been named to City & State’s inaugural Long Island Trailblazers list.
Stony Brook’s Pi Sigma Alpha wins best chapter award for third consecutive year
Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha has received the Best Chapter Award for the third consecutive year.
SUNY launches centralized website with resources for veterans at all campuses
Active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are enrolled in or considering any State University of New York (SUNY) institution, including Stony Brook University, now have access to a new online resource at suny.edu/military.
Stony Brook’s summer transition program supports incoming students with disabilities
Stony Brook University recently hosted its third annual Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC) Summer Transition Program, designed to help incoming students with disabilities adjust to college life.
Stony Brook launches new supercomputer cluster aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research
Stony Brook University has launched a new high-performance computing cluster, NVwulf, to support artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-intensive scientific research.
Stony Brook Film Festival marks 30 years with record attendance and global entries
The 30th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival concluded on July 26, marking three decades of independent filmmaking.
Alumni gather at golf classic to fund scholarships for Stony Brook students
For over 20 years, the Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic has played a vital role in supporting more than 400 Stony Brook students.
Stony Brook receives dual state designation as advanced tech centers
Two research centers at Stony Brook University have been designated as Centers for Advanced Technology (CATs) by New York State.
Patricia Wright receives lifetime achievement award from International Primatological Society
Stony Brook University Distinguished Service Professor Patricia Wright has been selected for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Primatological Society (IPS).
Stony Brook launches academy for future STEMM leaders
Stony Brook University and the State University of New York (SUNY) have announced the launch of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy.
Stony Brook scientists challenge negative perceptions of sharks through research
When the movie Jaws was released in 1975, it instilled a widespread fear of sharks, portraying them as dangerous predators.
Janet Hyunju Clarke named 2025 Library Journal 'Mover and Shaker
Janet Hyunju Clarke has been recognized for her dedication to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Stony Brook University.
Jazz Loft concert series continues with focus on Latin rhythms
The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton will host "The Spirit and Soul of Latin Jazz" on Thursday, July 24.
Stony Brook University partners with onsemi for $20M semiconductor research facility
A new semiconductor research and development facility is set to be established at Stony Brook University, following a $20 million partnership with onsemi, a leading manufacturer of silicon carbide power semiconductors.
Stony Brook engineering chair strengthens ties with Office of Naval Research
P. Scott Carney, the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University (SBU), visited the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in Arlington, Virginia on July 15.
Stony Brook Film Festival showcases global cinema at Staller Center
The Stony Brook Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Staller Center for Arts, offering a diverse selection of films from around the globe.
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Youth Leads Playoff Bound Floyd
The William Floyd girls’ varsity basketball team, led by head coach Rich Sinclair, finished the regular season with an impressive 16-4 overall record and a 13-3 mark in League I play.
Champions Once Again
The William Floyd boys’ varsity basketball team is back in the playoffs. While that may not come as a major surprise given the program’s sustained success, it is still an impressive accomplishment once again.