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Wolfie reaches semifinal stage in SUNY Mascot Madness competition
Wolfie, the mascot of Stony Brook University, has progressed to the semifinals in the SUNY Mascot Madness competition.
Victor Canela honored with Norman R. McConney Jr. Award by SUNY
Stony Brook University student Victor Canela has been recognized with the Norman R. McConney Jr.
Four William Floyd Student-Musicians Selected for SCMEA Private Study Scholarship
Each student will receive a $500 award for private lesson study this summer and were recognized at the SCMEA concerts held earlier this month.
William Floyd High School students provide salon services to local police officers
William Floyd High School's senior cosmetology students recently hosted officers from the Suffolk County Police Department's 7th Precinct.
Two Parents and One William Floyd Girls’ Track Team Member: A Biological Boy is on the Girls’ Varsity Track Team
A concerned parent who contacted the South Shore Press who wishes to remain anonymous says that is the case, and expressed concern over student safety and future funding for the William Floyd School District.
Stony Brook medical students begin residencies nationwide following successful Match Day
130 students from the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University are preparing to start their residency training across New York State and the nation.
William Floyd school community hosts K-12 STEAM symposium
The William Floyd school community is invited to the K-12 STEAM Symposium on Thursday, April 10, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the William Floyd High School west gym.
Amir Rahmati named senior member by National Academy of Inventors
Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
William Floyd students awarded SCMEA scholarships for music excellence
Four students from the William Floyd School District have been awarded the 2025 Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) Private Study Scholarship.
William Floyd High School Soundsations perform at scholarship gala
The William Floyd High School Soundsations a cappella group, led by Michelle Seifert, performed at the inaugural Scholarship Gala organized by the Dr. Calabro Lodge #3011 Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy.
Stony Brook University celebrates AAPI heritage with diverse cultural events
Stony Brook University is set to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this April, acknowledging the diverse culture of Asian Americans within its community.
Stony Brook University hosts NMDP donor drive amid rising demand for transplants
Every few minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.
Staller Center names Katie Stockhammer as first assistant director
The Staller Center for the Arts has introduced a new leadership role, appointing Katie Stockhammer as its first assistant director.
Javits Foundation donates $1 million for largest endowment at SBU Libraries
The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation has donated $1 million to establish the largest endowment for Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries.
Stony Brook's Pathways to Healthcare bridges campuses through student engagement
Stony Brook University has seen a successful initiative in its "Pathways to Healthcare" program, which bridges the gap between its East and West Campuses.
Atacama telescope captures clearest view yet of early universe
Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced unprecedented images of the universe's earliest moments, captured as cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation.
Stony Brook's Wolfie advances in SUNY Mascot Madness
Wolfie, the mascot for Stony Brook University, has advanced to the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.
Rowan Ricardo Phillips receives prestigious arts award
Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been honored with the 2025 Arts and Letters Award by the American Academy of Arts.
Stony Brook coach Matt Senk reaches milestone with his 950th career win
Stony Brook University's head baseball coach, Matt Senk, has achieved his 950th career win.
Stony Brook hosts conference focusing on future of quantum education
Stony Brook University recently hosted the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference, aiming to address the growing need for a workforce knowledgeable in quantum science.
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Hikers Trek 80 Miles to Montauk to Save Lives from Colon Cancer
They’re hiking 80 miles along the South Shore’s beaches in a Mission to Montauk.
Lawsuit accuses Freeport police of unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme
A small village's police department is accused of running an unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme that exploits motorists for profit. Plaintiff Phillip the Village of Freeport, Police Chief Michael Smith, JCB & Sons, Inc. (operating as Non-Stop Towing & Recovery), Jerome Bonomo, and an unnamed police officer referred to as Officer John Doe #1.
Former Rikers inmate sues NYC, alleging brutal assault due to negligence and understaffing
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers, claiming he was brutally assaulted while in custody.