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Jun 28, 2025

Stony Brook University pioneers new approach in quantum education

A laser beam interference exercise at a New York City science museum introduces high school students to the peculiarities of quantum mechanics, where photons can take multiple paths simultaneously.

Jun 28, 2025

Stony Brook Children's hosts annual health expo at Long Island Ducks Ballpark

Stony Brook Children's Hospital recently organized its Annual Kids Health and Safety Expo at the Long Island Ducks Ballpark.

Jun 28, 2025

Harvey Milk Scholarship Award nominations open at Stony Brook University

In recognition of Pride Month, Stony Brook University has announced the opening of applications for the Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership.

Jun 28, 2025

Machinist at SBU combines passion for cars with scientific research

Demetri Papagermanos is a machinist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University (SBU).

Jun 25, 2025

Stony Brook University joins efforts at Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Stony Brook University faculty and students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy are gearing up to explore the universe using the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Jun 25, 2025

Stony Brook scholars urge global effort at UN conference on coral reef protection

Two scholars from Stony Brook University have called for increased international cooperation to protect endangered coral reefs.

Jun 25, 2025

Long Island State Veterans Home begins major recreational space project

The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University, a key provider of skilled nursing services for veterans and their families since 1991, has initiated a significant development project.

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Jo Bona establishes lecture series at Stony Brook University

Distinguished Professor Emerita Mary Jo Bona, who joined Stony Brook University in 1999 to advance Italian American Studies, has played a significant role in the development of the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS).

Jun 22, 2025

Thalamus plays crucial role in complex brain functions: New study

Research conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Stony Brook University suggests that the thalamus, traditionally viewed as a relay station in the brain, may have a more significant role in abstract thinking and executive control.

Jun 22, 2025

Stony Brook University shines at Press Club of Long Island Media Awards

Stony Brook University was prominently featured at the 2025 Press Club of Long Island Media Awards.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook launches summer research program for SUNY undergraduates

Stony Brook University has launched its 2025 Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (SOAR) program, welcoming a diverse group of undergraduates from the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook receives NSF funding for seabird study in Southern Ocean

A new research initiative led by Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) has received a three-year, $666,910 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook hosts conference on political behavior amid turbulent times

Stony Brook University recently hosted a significant conference on political behavior, organized by the Department of Political Science.

Jun 19, 2025

Clean energy professionals visit Long Island wind farm after completing training

A group of clean energy professionals recently embarked on a visit to a wind farm off the coast of Long Island.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook hosts camp for children who stutter

Stony Brook University is set to host a unique program this summer aimed at supporting children and teens who stutter.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook's Center for Inclusive Education celebrates graduates' milestones

The Center for Inclusive Education (CIE) at Stony Brook University recently held its annual Graduation Celebration and Pinning Ceremony on May 21.

Jun 19, 2025

30 Stony Brook faculty honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards

Thirty faculty and staff members from Stony Brook University have been recognized with the 2024-2025 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

Jun 19, 2025

Tara L. Huston completes prestigious leadership fellowship

Stony Brook Surgery's Tara L. Huston, MD, has successfully completed the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship.

Jun 16, 2025

Jazz legends celebrated at Stony Brook Southampton on Juneteenth

Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater is set to honor the legacy of jazz musicians from Long Island's East End on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 16.

Jun 13, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival announces schedule for its 30th anniversary

The Stony Brook Film Festival has announced its full schedule for the 30th anniversary event, which will take place from July 17 to July 26 at the Staller Center for the Arts.

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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.