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Dec 13, 2025

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.

May 13, 2025

William Floyd Athletic Department celebrates student-athletes on signing day

The William Floyd Athletic Department recently held its annual senior signing day ceremony to honor 19 student-athletes who will continue their sports careers at the collegiate level.

May 13, 2025

William Floyd senior receives East End Counselors Association Scholarship

William Floyd High School senior Maisy Miller has been awarded the East End Counselors Association Scholarship.

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.

May 12, 2025

Susan Lee joins Board of Regents at American College of Physicians

Susan Lee, MD, a professor of clinical medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP). Dr. Lee is also the medical director of Stony...

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook University honors 20 students with Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence

Twenty students from Stony Brook University have been selected to receive the Provost’s Award for Academic Excellence this year.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook students honored at Japan Center's essay contest

The Japan Center of Stony Brook (JCSB) recently celebrated its 20th Annual Essay Competition, supported by Canon U.S.A., with an awards ceremony on May 4.

May 12, 2025

GradMag releases second edition highlighting diverse graduate experiences

The SBU Graduate Arts & Sciences Magazine, known as GradMag, marked the release of its second edition titled "The Four Seasons" with a reception on April 30.

May 12, 2025

Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Stony Brook University

The Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival took place at the Charles B. Wang Center, Stony Brook University, on April 27.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook students join New York Climate Exchange summer internship

Four students from Stony Brook University have been chosen to participate in the New York Climate Exchange Summer Internship Program.

May 12, 2025

Research funding boosts Long Island Sound studies

New York Sea Grant (NYSG) has announced a significant investment of $6.8 million in research funding, supplemented by an additional $3.6 million in matched dollars.

May 12, 2025

Kimberly Kang's journey from early interest in music to doctoral studies

Growing up in Southern California, Kimberly Kang was influenced by her mother's piano playing, which sparked her interest in music.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital units earn AACN beacon awards

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has received notable recognition from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Brooklyn residents sue NYPD for false arrest and malicious prosecution after drug raid

A lawsuit has been filed against several members of the New York City Police Department, accusing them of false arrest and malicious prosecution.


New York man sues medical device company over injuries from allegedly defective vein filter implant

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against major medical device company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), along with its subsidiaries C.R. Bard, Inc., and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., alleging severe injuries from a defective medical implant.