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Turkana Basin Institute marks two decades advancing science through collaboration
Stony Brook University recently hosted a conference to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI), an organization established in partnership with the late paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey.
Suffolk County Community College announces Fred Fleisher solo art exhibition at Ammerman Campus
Suffolk County Community College will host a solo exhibition by artist Fred Fleisher at the Flecker Gallery on its Ammerman Campus in Selden.
Willa Smith appointed as director of Stony Brook Small Business Development Center
Willa Smith has been named the new regional center director of the Stony Brook Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
William Floyd High School girls’ soccer team holds inaugural Teacher Appreciation Game
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity soccer team recently held its first Teacher Appreciation Game, led by head coach Kristin Carroll.
Stony Brook joins new SUNY–NY Creates institute focused on semiconductor innovation
The State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. has announced the creation of the SUNY – NY Creates Technology Innovation Institute (TII).
Stony Brook faculty named to key roles on SUNY climate research task force
Six faculty and staff members from Stony Brook University have been appointed to the State University of New York’s (SUNY) new STRIVE Climate and Sustainability Research Task Force.
Gabrielle Russo appointed interim director of Turkana Basin Institute
Gabrielle A. Russo has been appointed interim director of the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI), effective October 21.
Stony Brook president outlines strategic priorities during homecoming event
As part of Stony Brook University’s 2025 Homecoming, President Andrea Goldsmith participated in a public Q&A session titled “Meet the President: Connecting Past, Present and Future” on October 23 at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater.
Stony Brook's ART Tank event highlights student creativity across disciplines
The second annual "Artists Rising Through" (ART Tank) competition at Stony Brook University highlighted the creative work of student artists from a range of academic backgrounds.
Stony Brook University adapts toys to aid children with disabilities
More than 70 students from Stony Brook University participated in the third annual Toy Adaptation Event organized by the university’s 3D PATH (3D Printing and Assistive Technology for Health) Club.
SBU Eats showcases local vendors at annual market event
Hundreds of students attended the Annual Vendor Market Showcase at East Side Dining on October 29, an event organized by SBU Eats to highlight local and innovative food products through its Retail Incubator Program.
Stony Brook celebrates homecoming with Wolfstock Weekend events
Stony Brook University hosted its 44th annual Homecoming festival, known as Wolfstock, over the weekend.
Stony Brook professor receives NIH grant to develop AI for healthcare resource allocation
Jian Li, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University, has received a $1.2 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create artificial intelligence systems that improve the allocation of healthcare resources for...
Nathaniel Woodhull students study river science at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School fourth-grade students recently took part in an educational field trip to Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.
Stony Brook researchers awarded NSF grant for study using ancient fern in climate mitigation
A team at Stony Brook University has received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the potential of an ancient aquatic fern, Azolla, in offsetting carbon emissions.
Stony Brook honors students present innovative projects at INNOVATE challenge
A group of undergraduate students from Stony Brook University participated in INNOVATE: Honors Edition, an all-day innovation challenge held on October 17 at the Student Activities Center.
Stony Brook researchers contribute to first joint analysis on neutrino oscillation
Researchers from Stony Brook University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy have participated in a joint analysis with international teams from the T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) and NOvA (NuMI Off-axis νe Appearance) experiments.
William Floyd High School to present 'Puffs' theater production on November 7-8
The William Floyd High School Theater Arts program will stage the play "Puffs" on November 7 and 8 at 6:30 pm in the Nick Poulos Auditorium.
WFSD students visit Riverhead Building Supply for hands-on learning
Students from William Floyd High School's Business Ownership & Management and Woodworking courses recently visited Riverhead Building Supply to gain firsthand experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment.
Stony Brook researchers contribute to first joint T2K-NOvA neutrino experiment analysis
Researchers from Stony Brook University have participated in a joint analysis with teams from the T2K (Tokai to Kamioka) and NOvA (NuMI Off-axis νe Appearance) neutrino experiments.
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The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.