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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.
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 University Hospital rises into New York's top ten according to U.S. News
Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in New York State for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report.
One-Stop-Shop Unveiled for Military, Veterans, and Family Members Interested in SUNY
There is a new state-wide program offering a One-Stop-Shop for active duty service members, veterans and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university.
William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp
The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.
William Floyd School District releases 2025-26 academic calendar in digital format
The William Floyd School District has released its calendar for the 2025-26 school year in digital format.
Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as seventh president at Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith, PhD, began her role as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.
William Floyd School District updates kindergarten screening process for 2025-26
Most incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year at William Floyd School District have already completed their required screenings, either during Pre-K or in June.
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).
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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.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Impact Jays Are Returning
As the fantasy season starts to dwindle down it gets harder and harder to find gems off of the waiver wire. Sure, you will be able to grab the next hot thing from AAA when the rosters expand in a few weeks, but they are unproven talent. In order to get proven MLB talent off of waivers, or in a trade that doesn't give them their value back, you have to be very shrewd.
The Fantasy Baseball Experience - Who's Losing Playing Time?
Hi, I'm Jack Thaler and I hoped you enjoyed last week's edition of My Fantasy Baseball Experience. This week I will be talking about playing time.Believe it or not, playing time affects fantasy baseball more than you probably think so today I will be talking about two emerging conflicts that involve playing time as the MLB season gets closer to the final stretch.