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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.

Sep 27, 2025

Stony Brook University highlights contributions during National Postdoc Appreciation Week

The Graduate School and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at Stony Brook University observed National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) from September 15 to 19, highlighting the work of postdoctoral scholars within the university and their impact on...

Sep 27, 2025

Stony Brook receives $5.3 million NIH grant for physician-scientist training

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University has secured a five-year, $5.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its Medical Science Training Program (MSTP).

Sep 27, 2025

Stony Brook celebrates $1 million gift supporting preservation of senator jacob javits' archives

Stony Brook University Libraries recently welcomed the family of former U.S. Senator Jacob Javits for a private viewing of the Senator Jacob K. Javits Collection, housed in the university’s Special Collections and University Archive.

Sep 27, 2025

Sarah Jourdain appointed executive director to lead Stony Brook's teacher education

Stony Brook University has named Sarah Jourdain as the first executive director of teacher education.

Sep 27, 2025

Wolfieland carnival draws record attendance at Stony Brook University

The annual Wolfieland carnival returned to Stony Brook University on September 20, drawing large crowds of students to the Student Activities Center parking lot.

Sep 27, 2025

Colvin Center hosts Cambodian and Slovakian scholars through international fellowship

The Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism will host two visiting fellows this fall as part of an international program aimed at enhancing media, communications, and leadership skills.

Sep 27, 2025

Oprah Winfrey features Stony Brook University’s Carl Safina on podcast about animal emotions

Carl Safina, an ecologist and conservationist who holds the Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, appeared as a guest on The Oprah Podcast to discuss whether dogs...

Sep 26, 2025

SUNY launches Research Leadership Academy at Stony Brook focused on science communication

Stony Brook University hosted the first session of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy, a new year-long program aimed at improving science communication and public engagement among faculty across the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Sep 26, 2025

William Floyd School District receives donated backpacks from local organizations

Administrators and staff from the William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy recently received a donation of more than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies.

Sep 25, 2025

Stony Brook sets new records for applications and enrollment

Stony Brook University has reported record-breaking application and enrollment numbers for the 2025 academic year.

Sep 25, 2025

Scientists launch airborne mission to study New York City’s air quality

Scientists from several universities, led by John Mak of Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), have launched a major airborne study to examine air quality above New York City.

Sep 25, 2025

Stony Brook University announces details for CommUniversity Day set for September 27

Stony Brook University will host CommUniversity Day on September 27, 2025, offering local residents an opportunity to explore the university and Stony Brook Medicine.

Sep 25, 2025

Stony Brook University researchers outline keys to sustainable funding for marine protected areas

Researchers at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) have published a study examining how marine protected areas (MPAs) can achieve financial sustainability to support conservation worldwide.

Sep 24, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $5.3 million NIH grant for physician scientist training

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University has secured a new five-year, $5.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its Medical Science Training Program (MSTP).

Sep 24, 2025

Stony Brook University announces fall Art Crawl featuring campus-wide exhibitions

Stony Brook University will host its Fall 2025 Art Crawl on Friday, September 26, from 2 to 5 pm.

Sep 24, 2025

Stony Brook University adds new EV charging stations as part of sustainability plan

Stony Brook University is increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity with the installation of eight new public dual port charging stations.

Sep 24, 2025

Stony Brook professor patents real-time sensor for nitrogen compounds in water

A new patent has been awarded to Qingzhi Zhu, Associate Professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, for a sensor system that can simultaneously detect nitrate/nitrite and ammonium in water in real time.

Sep 24, 2025

Stony Brook receives $13.77 million NSF grant for national supercomputing project

Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS), together with the University at Buffalo, has received a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a national supercomputing resource.

Sep 24, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric care provider in New York by Money

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State by Money, and ranks seventh nationally on the publication’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list. “Being ranked as the top...

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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.


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