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May 19, 2025

Stony Brook University's peer support team aids student wellbeing

College life can be a challenging period for many students, with various factors such as being away from home for the first time, managing work and internships, and dealing with personal issues.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook's EOP/AIM honors outstanding students at annual awards ceremony

The Educational Opportunity Program/Advancement on Individual Merit (EOP/AIM) at Stony Brook University held its annual awards ceremony on May 1 at the DeVries Center.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook showcases student innovation at first engineering design event

Stony Brook University recently held its inaugural Engineering Senior Design Showcase, highlighting the innovative work of its senior engineering students.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook hosts 'Disrupt the Brook' to foster student entrepreneurship

Stony Brook University recently hosted "Disrupt the Brook," an event designed to encourage students to explore entrepreneurial thinking and build an inclusive innovation ecosystem.

May 15, 2025

SBU students gain valuable insights at BEYA Conference

Stony Brook University students recently attended the Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University receives silver rating for sustainability achievements

Stony Brook University has been awarded a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

May 15, 2025

Student innovation takes center stage at URECA/VIP Symposium

Multidisciplinary collaboration was showcased at the Student Activities Center Ballrooms during the 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Celebration and Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Symposium on April 30.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook hosts third annual Big Jewish Block Party

Stony Brook University celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month with its third annual Big Jewish Block Party on May 8.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook University earns national recognition for excellence in cybersecurity research

Stony Brook University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency.

May 15, 2025

AI technique aims to improve speed and safety of CT scans

Researchers at Stony Brook University are working on an AI-based method that could change the landscape of medical imaging by making CT scans faster, safer, and more accurate.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook launches new Facilities Master Plan with community input

Stony Brook University has embarked on the first phase of its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), a strategic initiative aimed at shaping the campus's future over the next decade.

May 15, 2025

Stony Brook alumni highlight benefits of earning an MBA

In a recent panel hosted by the Career Center at Stony Brook University, alumni shared insights on how their MBA degrees have shaped their careers.

May 12, 2025

Véronique Gouverneur honored with Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award

On April 25, the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery (ICB&DD), and the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated Véronique Gouverneur with the 2025 Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts annual scholarship celebration for students

Stony Brook University students had the opportunity to express their gratitude to scholarship and fellowship donors during the annual Scholarship Celebration held on April 22.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps earns national recognition at collegiate EMS conference

The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) has been serving the campus community for 55 years, focusing on healthcare delivery and emergency medical services.

May 12, 2025

Brook Con draws fans to Stony Brook University for anime convention

Stony Brook University recently hosted its annual Brook Con event, drawing a diverse crowd of fans, cosplayers, artists, and gamers to the Student Activities Center on April 19.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine advocates for federal healthcare support in Washington

Stony Brook Medicine's Executive Vice President William Wertheim and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Stony Brook University Hospital Carol Gomes visited Washington, D.C., in early April.

May 12, 2025

Jennifer Cano receives prestigious SUNY award for quantum material research

Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship.

May 12, 2025

Roth Regatta celebrates Greek mythology with creative cardboard boats

More than 5,000 spectators gathered on the banks of Roth Pond on May 2 as Stony Brook University students launched their homemade vessels for the 36th annual Roth Regatta.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook students advocate for environmental justice at Capitol Hill event

Two students from Stony Brook University participated in the Rachel Carson Council’s (RCC) second annual Advocacy Day, which took place on March 27.

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Sports

Is There a New Ace in Town?

The New York Mets have a new ace, and fantasy owners have been accustomed to viewing Freddy Peralta as a near-ace for some time. The move to a more pitcher-friendly park should help, but do not overreach, because the reality is that the lineup around him is roughly the same and the bullpen is likely worse at protecting his leads. Peralta has been a standout for years, and slotting him in as a high-value fantasy arm is easy. The question is just how high he should go.


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Super Bowl Props - Sometimes Boring Pays

My early thinking on the Big Game centers around the belief that I have that both of these defenses will steal the show. The Seahawks have allowed just 68 points in their last seven games that were not against the Stafford–McVay Rams, while the Patriots’ run defense has allowed 87, 79, and 48 rushing yards in their last three games.


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Estate Planning for Second Marriages

In a second marriage, ensure that respective estates go where you want.