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Stony Brook University hosts NMDP donor drive amid rising demand for transplants
Every few minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.
Staller Center names Katie Stockhammer as first assistant director
The Staller Center for the Arts has introduced a new leadership role, appointing Katie Stockhammer as its first assistant director.
Javits Foundation donates $1 million for largest endowment at SBU Libraries
The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation has donated $1 million to establish the largest endowment for Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries.
Stony Brook's Pathways to Healthcare bridges campuses through student engagement
Stony Brook University has seen a successful initiative in its "Pathways to Healthcare" program, which bridges the gap between its East and West Campuses.
Atacama telescope captures clearest view yet of early universe
Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced unprecedented images of the universe's earliest moments, captured as cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation.
Stony Brook's Wolfie advances in SUNY Mascot Madness
Wolfie, the mascot for Stony Brook University, has advanced to the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.
Rowan Ricardo Phillips receives prestigious arts award
Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been honored with the 2025 Arts and Letters Award by the American Academy of Arts.
Stony Brook coach Matt Senk reaches milestone with his 950th career win
Stony Brook University's head baseball coach, Matt Senk, has achieved his 950th career win.
Stony Brook hosts conference focusing on future of quantum education
Stony Brook University recently hosted the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference, aiming to address the growing need for a workforce knowledgeable in quantum science.
Stony Brook University prepares for its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26
Stony Brook University is set to hold its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26.
William Floyd High School artists win big in Lunar New Year Art Show
Three students from William Floyd High School have been recognized as winners in the Town of Brookhaven's fifth annual Lunar New Year Art Show.
Enrollment opens for William Floyd's summer sports camps for grades 1-12
The William Floyd School District Athletic Department has announced the opening of enrollment for the 2025 Summer Sports Camps.
Student honored with national awards for academic excellence
Suffolk County Community College has announced that Nina Kezys, a psychology major from East Northport, has been named to the 2025 All-USA Academic Team and selected as New York’s 2025 New Century Transfer Scholar.
William Floyd hosts annual K-12 districtwide art show
The William Floyd School District Fine Arts Department recently held its annual Districtwide Art Show at the south lobby of William Floyd High School.
Cosmic images reveal clearest view yet of universe's infancy
Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has yielded images that provide an unprecedented view of the universe's infancy.
Seventh grader wins countywide middle school spelling bee
Olivia Chen, a seventh-grade student at William Floyd Middle School, has been named the Suffolk County spelling bee champion.
Sunkoo Yuh shares journey from aspiring athlete to celebrated ceramicist
Sunkoo Yuh, a renowned ceramicist and professor of art at the University of Georgia, recently shared his artistic journey during the opening reception for his exhibition "Cycles of Clay" at the Charles B. Wang Center.
Computer science lecturer receives fellowship to develop innovative course on cultural heritage
Tony Scarlatos, a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and recipient of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, has been awarded a faculty fellowship for 2025–2027.
Stony Brook student earns marine policy fellowship in Senator Murkowski's office
Alyson Lowell, a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), has been awarded the New York Sea Grant (NYSG) John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
Stony Brook educator Clare Whitney named 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar
Clare Whitney, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been named a 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar.
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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.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.
Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event
Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.