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Town of Brookhaven honors William Floyd High School students for academic excellence
Twelve students from William Floyd High School will be recognized by the Town of Brookhaven Hispanic Advisory Board for their academic performance.
Stony Brook mechanical engineering professors receive national honors for research contributions
Two faculty members from Stony Brook University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jeff Ge and Shikui Chen, have been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for their contributions to research in mechanical...
Stony Brook researchers receive $11 million NIH grant for sphingolipid-cancer study
An interdisciplinary team at Stony Brook University, led by Dr. Yusuf Hannun, has received an $11 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study sphingolipids (SLs) and their role in cancer.
Stony Brook announces schedule for Wolfstock Homecoming Festival
Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Stony Brook University community are invited to participate in Wolfstock, the university’s 44th annual Homecoming festival.
Stony Brook professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips discusses significance of poetry at Provost Spotlight Talk
Rowan Ricardo Phillips, a Presidential Professor and Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at Stony Brook University, was featured in the Provost Spotlight Talk on September 25.
William Floyd Colonials defeat Longwood in close Parkway Power Bowl XIV
On October 4, the William Floyd Colonials varsity football team won against Longwood in Parkway Power Bowl XIV, with a final score of 21-18.
William Floyd Alumni Association honors James Giattino as outstanding educator for 2025
James Giattino has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
William Floyd Alumni Association names Silvio LaTassa Outstanding Educator for Class of 2025
Silvio LaTassa has been named the William Floyd Alumni Association Outstanding Educator for the Class of 2025.
Stony Brook hosts screening on rewilding as part of Science + Cinema series
More than 30 students and faculty at Stony Brook University attended a screening of the documentary “Escape from Extinction: Rewilding” on September 24.
Johnson Controls renews grant for Suffolk HVAC/R program with multi-year funding
Johnson Controls has renewed its commitment to Suffolk County Community College’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program.
Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars complete Alda Center-led science communication training
The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars recently participated in a two-session science communication workshop led by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
Stony Brook University awards $1.2M in seed grants to boost early-stage research
The Office for Research and Innovation at Stony Brook University has announced the recipients of its 2025 OVPR Seed Grant Program.
William Floyd girls’ varsity gymnastics team starts season undefeated
The William Floyd High School girls’ varsity gymnastics team has started the fall 2025 season with four consecutive victories.
Stony Brook University partners with Dynamic Systems on ultra-high temperature testing system
Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI), a subsidiary of Vishay Precision Group Inc., and Stony Brook University have begun a beta evaluation of DSI’s Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic and Composite (UHTC) testing system.
William Floyd School District partners with Northwell on student mental health services
Northwell Health has established a partnership with the William Floyd School District and other districts across Long Island to expand access to behavioral and mental health services for children.
William Floyd High School hosts Longwood Lions in annual Parkway Power Bowl
The William Floyd High School varsity football team will host the Longwood Lions in the 14th annual Parkway Power Bowl on Saturday, October 4 at noon.
William Floyd School District enforces updated football game attendance rules
The William Floyd School District has continued to enforce updated attendance procedures for varsity football games at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex, a policy that began last year.
William Floyd High School students study Long Island waterways in STEM field research
William Floyd High School marine science students recently took part in the annual “A Day in the Life of Long Island Waterways” program.
Climate Tech Fellows present innovations at inaugural showcase on Governors Island
The New York Climate Exchange held its first Climate Tech Showcase on September 24, featuring eight fellows from its university partner network.
Stony Brook physical therapy faculty earn international certification in healthcare simulation
Two faculty members from Stony Brook University’s Department of Physical Therapy have received the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential, an internationally recognized certification in healthcare simulation education.
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