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Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook joins SUNY leadership in DC to advocate for federal research funding

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. visited Capitol Hill on July 22 to advocate for federal support of SUNY campuses, including Stony Brook University.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University recognizes student art installations with commemorative plaques

Members of the Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University have marked two recent student art installations with commemorative plaques.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook student-athletes mentor local youth through annual LILTA summer programs

For the second consecutive year, Stony Brook University student-athletes engaged with middle and high school students as part of the Long Island Latino Teachers Association (LILTA) Summer Programs.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook University installs state’s first solar-powered micro-mobility charging station

Stony Brook University has installed New York State’s first EnerFusion solar-powered micro-mobility charging station, located outside the Chapin Apartments on East Campus.

Aug 13, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes record class at Renaissance School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

A group of 141 students officially began their medical training at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) during the White Coat Ceremony held on August 8 at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center.

Aug 6, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins term as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith began her tenure as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 6, 2025

Simons STEM Scholars participate in summer bridge program at Stony Brook University

The third group of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University participated in a day of hands-on learning on July 24, focusing on research and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.

Aug 6, 2025

Laiba Bilal completes PhD at Stony Brook after two-decade academic journey

Laiba Bilal, who also goes by Zenvee Pillay, completed her PhD in electrical engineering at Stony Brook University in May after a journey that spanned two decades and multiple continents.

Aug 6, 2025

Alda Center leads workshop for New York Climate Exchange's new storytelling initiative

The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University hosted a communication workshop on July 29, bringing together more than 20 partners from The New York Climate Exchange.

Aug 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital rises into New York's top ten according to U.S. News

Stony Brook University Hospital has been named one of the top 10 hospitals in New York State for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report.

Aug 6, 2025

One-Stop-Shop Unveiled for Military, Veterans, and Family Members Interested in SUNY

There is a new state-wide program offering a One-Stop-Shop for active duty service members, veterans and family members currently enrolled or interested in attending any SUNY college or university.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd boys’ soccer competes in Brookhaven league and runs youth camp

The William Floyd High School boys’ varsity soccer team spent part of their summer break participating in the 2025 Town of Brookhaven summer soccer league.

Aug 5, 2025

William Floyd School District releases 2025-26 academic calendar in digital format

The William Floyd School District has released its calendar for the 2025-26 school year in digital format.

Aug 4, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith begins tenure as seventh president at Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith, PhD, began her role as the seventh president of Stony Brook University on August 4, 2025.

Aug 4, 2025

William Floyd School District updates kindergarten screening process for 2025-26

Most incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year at William Floyd School District have already completed their required screenings, either during Pre-K or in June.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook leaders recognized among City & State’s inaugural Long Island Trailblazers

Stony Brook University Associate Vice President for Government Relations Carl Mills III and Stony Brook Council Member Linda Armyn have been named to City & State’s inaugural Long Island Trailblazers list.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook’s Pi Sigma Alpha wins best chapter award for third consecutive year

Stony Brook University’s Eta Theta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha has received the Best Chapter Award for the third consecutive year.

Aug 3, 2025

SUNY launches centralized website with resources for veterans at all campuses

Active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are enrolled in or considering any State University of New York (SUNY) institution, including Stony Brook University, now have access to a new online resource at suny.edu/military.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook’s summer transition program supports incoming students with disabilities

Stony Brook University recently hosted its third annual Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC) Summer Transition Program, designed to help incoming students with disabilities adjust to college life.

Aug 3, 2025

Stony Brook launches new supercomputer cluster aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research

Stony Brook University has launched a new high-performance computing cluster, NVwulf, to support artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-intensive scientific research.

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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.


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Suffolk County on the hook for $112 million after losing lawsuit

Suffolk County is on the losing end of a $112 million jury award involving 674 immigrants that were unlawfully held and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


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Holocaust Center calls on second generation to carry torch

Holocaust survivors are looking to the second generation to combat hate and intolerance.