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Stony Brook professor patents real-time sensor for nitrogen compounds in water
A new patent has been awarded to Qingzhi Zhu, Associate Professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, for a sensor system that can simultaneously detect nitrate/nitrite and ammonium in water in real time.
Stony Brook receives $13.77 million NSF grant for national supercomputing project
Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS), together with the University at Buffalo, has received a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a national supercomputing resource.
Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric care provider in New York by Money
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State by Money, and ranks seventh nationally on the publication’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list. “Being ranked as the top...
Staller Center announces fall lineup featuring Broadway stars and holiday performances
The Staller Center for the Arts has announced its Fall 2025 season, featuring a range of performances across Broadway, jazz, dance, and comedy.
Stony Brook professor Marci Lobel receives 2026 APS Mentor Award
Marci Lobel, a Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, has been honored with a 2026 Mentor Award by the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
Charles B. Wang Center announces fall 2025 arts programs including exhibitions and workshops
The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University will host several events and exhibitions for the fall 2025 season.
Appliance donations sought for CommUniversity Day’s Appliance Autopsy event
Donations of small appliances are being requested for the Appliance Autopsy event at CommUniversity Day.
Long Island Sound Partnership marks four decades with community events
The Long Island Sound Partnership (LISP), a group that includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York and Connecticut Sea Grant programs, and state agencies from both states, recently held three free community events to mark 40 years...
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew receives top honor from Stony Brook University
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church, received the Stony Brook Council University Medal at an event held at Stony Brook Southampton.
Stony Brook licenses biotech startup SWFTLabs zero-waste tech aiming at agricultural sustainability
SWFTLabs, a biotechnology startup focused on converting organic waste into sustainable materials, has obtained an exclusive patent license for its main technology from the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY).
William Floyd senior Claira Parente recognized among top Long Island volleyball players
William Floyd High School senior Claira Parente has been named one of the top 100 varsity girls’ volleyball players on Long Island by Newsday.
President Goldsmith to give first State of the University Address September 29
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith will deliver her first State of the University Address on Monday, September 29, at 1 p.m. The event will take place on the Staller Center Main Stage and is open to students, faculty, staff, and...
Stony Brook hosts hands-on ocean acoustics training for graduate students
More than two dozen graduate students from universities across the United States took part in the Ocean Acoustics Summer in School program (OASIS) at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Marine Sciences Center this summer.
William Floyd Colonials shut out Brentwood in homecoming football game
The William Floyd Colonials football team secured a 20-0 victory over Brentwood during the school’s 2025 Homecoming event at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex.
Stony Brook launches pilot summer research program for transfer students
A group of 22 community college transfer students took part in a new summer pilot program at Stony Brook University aimed at introducing them to on-campus research before the start of fall classes.
Stony Brook University invites campus community to join Climate Week NYC events
Stony Brook University is encouraging its students, faculty, and staff to take part in Climate Week NYC, which will be held from September 21-28, 2025.
Stony Brook receives $300M from NYS for new quantum research hub
The State University of New York at Stony Brook has secured a $300 million investment from New York State to establish the Quantum Research and Innovation Hub.
Suffolk County Community College student receives national Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship
Jennifer Smith, a student at Suffolk County Community College from Brentwood, New York, has been named a 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.
William Floyd School District prepares for annual homecoming celebration
The William Floyd School District will hold its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 20.
William Floyd High School schedules underclass picture days for early October
LifeTouch will conduct underclass portraits at William Floyd High School on October 6, 7, and 8.
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