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Oct 29, 2025

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.

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Oct 29, 2025

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).

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Oct 29, 2025

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).

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Oct 27, 2025

Stony Brook celebrates homecoming with Wolfstock Weekend events

Stony Brook University hosted its 44th annual Homecoming festival, known as Wolfstock, over the weekend.

Oct 26, 2025

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...

Oct 26, 2025

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.

Oct 23, 2025

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.

Oct 23, 2025

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.

Oct 23, 2025

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.

Oct 22, 2025

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.

Oct 22, 2025

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.

Oct 22, 2025

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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