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Gillibrand promotes cybersecurity scholarships at Stony Brook University
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Stony Brook University to promote the DoD Cyber Service Academy scholarship program.
Youth summit aims to inspire future healthcare leaders
The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, in collaboration with its Black Men in White Coats chapter, hosted the second annual Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit on November 14.
Student-led mural brightens Stony Brook University's ECC building
A new mural has been unveiled at the Educational Communications Center (ECC) building at Stony Brook University, bringing a vibrant touch to the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ).
Dr. Tara Huston concludes term as NESPS president at annual meeting
Tara L. Huston, MD, from Stony Brook Medicine’s Department of Surgery, recently completed her term as president of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS).
Research identifies risk factors for substance use in pregnant women
More than 20 percent of pregnant women in the United States report using substances like tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs, according to the 2020 National Survey of Drug Use and Health.
William Floyd High School choir's song to air on NBC/Telemundo
The William Floyd High School Acabellas' rendition of "Deck the Halls" will be broadcast during commercial breaks on NBC 4/Telemundo 47 from November 20 to December 4.
Women leaders inspire future healthcare professionals at Stony Brook panel
Students interested in healthcare careers gathered at the Health Sciences Center on October 17 for a panel discussion featuring fifteen professionals from Stony Brook Medicine.
William Floyd Middle School hosts first annual PBIS kickoff celebration
William Floyd Middle School (WFMS) recently organized its inaugural Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) kickoff event.
Stony Brook hospitals receive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have both been awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 by The Leapfrog Group.
Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University's iGEM team has secured a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree, marking their third victory in this prestigious competition.
Stony Brook hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group.
Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.
Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy
In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.
Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next
The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.
New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute
Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.
Dr. Huseyin Isildak named chief at Stony Brook's ENT division
Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, the chair of the Stony Brook Department of Surgery, has announced the appointment of Dr. Huseyin Isildak as chief of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Dr. Isildak had been serving as interim...
SBU marks International Education Week with diverse events
Stony Brook University is set to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, an event aimed at promoting global awareness and cultural exchange on campus.
Stony Brook hosts inaugural accounting case competition testing student skills
Students at Stony Brook University’s College of Business participated in the first Accounting Case Competition on November 8.
Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week
William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions.
Fu-Pen Chiang retires after notable career at Stony Brook University
Over 50 individuals, including colleagues, friends, and family, gathered on November 8 at the Charles B. Wang Center to honor Fu-Pen Chiang's retirement after 57 years at Stony Brook University.
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The 25th Anniversary Team Adds Two More Members
The Ducks keep filling up their 25th Anniversary team and have added two more members this past week.
Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform
Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.
Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven
On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.