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Stony Brook University earns silver rating for sustainability efforts
Stony Brook University has achieved a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts, as recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society
On May 15, 2025, Stony Brook University announced that Barry Barish, a distinguished physicist and Nobel Laureate, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS).
Suffolk student wins prestigious national transfer scholarship
Udya Dewanamuni, a student from Suffolk County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Stony Brook's EOP/AIM honors outstanding students at annual awards ceremony
The Educational Opportunity Program/Advancement on Individual Merit (EOP/AIM) at Stony Brook University held its annual awards ceremony on May 1 at the DeVries Center.
Stony Brook showcases student innovation at first engineering design event
Stony Brook University recently held its inaugural Engineering Senior Design Showcase, highlighting the innovative work of its senior engineering students.
Stony Brook hosts 'Disrupt the Brook' to foster student entrepreneurship
Stony Brook University recently hosted "Disrupt the Brook," an event designed to encourage students to explore entrepreneurial thinking and build an inclusive innovation ecosystem.
SBU students gain valuable insights at BEYA Conference
Stony Brook University students recently attended the Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Stony Brook University receives silver rating for sustainability achievements
Stony Brook University has been awarded a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Student innovation takes center stage at URECA/VIP Symposium
Multidisciplinary collaboration was showcased at the Student Activities Center Ballrooms during the 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Celebration and Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Symposium on April 30.
Stony Brook hosts third annual Big Jewish Block Party
Stony Brook University celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month with its third annual Big Jewish Block Party on May 8.
Stony Brook University earns national recognition for excellence in cybersecurity research
Stony Brook University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency.
AI technique aims to improve speed and safety of CT scans
Researchers at Stony Brook University are working on an AI-based method that could change the landscape of medical imaging by making CT scans faster, safer, and more accurate.
Stony Brook launches new Facilities Master Plan with community input
Stony Brook University has embarked on the first phase of its Facilities Master Plan (FMP), a strategic initiative aimed at shaping the campus's future over the next decade.
William Floyd athletes honored by National Football Foundation
The National Football Foundation's James C. Metzger Suffolk County Chapter recently hosted its annual Scholar Athlete Brunch, celebrating student-athletes for their performance both on the field and in academics.
Stony Brook alumni highlight benefits of earning an MBA
In a recent panel hosted by the Career Center at Stony Brook University, alumni shared insights on how their MBA degrees have shaped their careers.
William Floyd Middle School celebrates student achievements at annual showcase night
William Floyd Middle School recently held its annual "Showcase Night," an event aimed at celebrating the work of both students and staff.
Stony Brook adopts AI tech for better heart disease diagnosis
Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare system on Long Island to adopt HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to improve the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
William Floyd Athletic Department celebrates student-athletes on signing day
The William Floyd Athletic Department recently held its annual senior signing day ceremony to honor 19 student-athletes who will continue their sports careers at the collegiate level.
William Floyd senior receives East End Counselors Association Scholarship
William Floyd High School senior Maisy Miller has been awarded the East End Counselors Association Scholarship.
Véronique Gouverneur honored with Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award
On April 25, the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery (ICB&DD), and the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated Véronique Gouverneur with the 2025 Ojima Distinguished Lectureship Award.
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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.
Lawsuit claims Town of Islip excluded child with diabetes from summer camp
A woman is taking legal action against the Town of Islip for allegedly discriminating against her diabetic son by denying him necessary accommodations at a summer camp.
Warrant Executed in Bay Shore – 25 Dogs Rescued
Suffolk County SPCA and police rescued 25 dogs from a Bay Shore home in “unsanitary and inhumane conditions."