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Graduate School hosts welcome barbecue for over 325 students at semester start
The Graduate School, in partnership with the Center for Inclusive Education (CIE), held its annual Welcome BBQ on August 28 to mark the start of the fall semester.
Po-Shen Loh to speak on adapting skills for artificial intelligence era
The Convergence lecture series is set to begin with a presentation on artificial intelligence and its impact on society and the workforce.
Stony Brook Southampton hosts weekly farmers market featuring FoodLab Farm produce
Fresh produce grown at Stony Brook Southampton’s FoodLab Farm is being offered every Friday at the campus’s Farmer’s Market Fridays.
Stony Brook’s Jeff Ge receives top honor from American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Jeff Ge, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has received the ASME Machine Design Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Stony Brook physicist receives NSF CAREER Award for few-body systems research
Jesus Perez Rios, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.
Stony Brook physics program reaches global top 40 in latest U.S. News ranking
Stony Brook University has achieved its highest placement to date in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities for Physics, ranking 39th worldwide and 19th nationally.
Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric hospital in New York by Money Magazine
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State and ranked seventh nationally by Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list.
Stony Brook researchers unveil new nanoscopy platform for advanced quantum material studies
Stony Brook University researchers have introduced a new nanoscopy platform that could advance quantum sensing and material characterization.
Stony Brook receives $13.77M NSF grant for national supercomputing resource
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a new supercomputer intended to broaden access to artificial intelligence and research computing resources across the country.
Suffolk County Community College secures $1.7M TRIO grant for student support
Suffolk County Community College has received a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant that will provide $348,514 each year for five years, totaling $1.7 million.
William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis aims for another playoff run in 2025
The William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis team is preparing for the 2025 fall season under the leadership of head coach Dave Pia.
Stony Brook team develops AI tool for earlier Alzheimer’s detection
Researchers at Stony Brook University are working to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using artificial intelligence.
William Floyd students mark Patriot Day with lessons on heroism
Students in the William Floyd School District participated in Patriot Day activities on September 11 to remember and honor those affected by the terrorist attacks in 2001.
Stony Brook University reschedules annual Concorso d’Eleganza car show to September 14
The Stony Brook University Center for Italian Studies has rescheduled the 19th annual Robert D. Cess Concorso d’Eleganza Annual Celebration of Italian Vehicle Excellence and Beauty to Sunday, September 14.
Stony Brook University honors alumni lost on September 11 with memorials and new mural project
Members of the Stony Brook University community gathered on September 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and honor the 21 alumni who died that day.
William Floyd students and staff participate in annual Smith Point Bridge Run for Literacy
More than 40 members of the William Floyd School District took part in the 24th annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy on September 6.
William Floyd varsity field hockey team focuses on playoffs with veteran leadership
The William Floyd varsity field hockey team enters the 2025 fall season with a roster dominated by experienced juniors and seniors, most of whom are returning from last year.
Stony Brook receives NYSERDA grant for innovative hospital-based hydrogen storage pilot
Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant exceeding $4.9 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a demonstration project focused on clean hydrogen storage.
Perseverance rover finds organic-rich mudstones on Mars; possible biosignatures reported
Data from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover have shown that rocks recently discovered in Jezero crater are mudstones containing organic carbon.
Stony Brook University prepares for annual CommUniversity Day celebration
Stony Brook University will host its annual CommUniversity Day on Saturday, September 27.
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Record Setting Maggie McCormick Competes at Nationals
The Bay Shore Schools Board of Education recently recognized and congratulated girls varsity cross country standout Maggie McCormick for her outstanding achievements on the track and on the national stage. McCormick, who has committed to the University of Florida, was honored for her performance at the Nike Cross Country Nationals, one of the most prestigious high school running events in the country.
Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.
The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.