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Sep 9, 2025

Stony Brook University launches inaugural climate tech fellowship with eight innovators

Stony Brook University and The New York Climate Exchange have launched the inaugural Climate Tech Fellowship, selecting eight early-stage innovators for the program.

Sep 8, 2025

Stony Brook hosts congressional staff to highlight impact of federal funding on research

Stony Brook University hosted staff from the offices of Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Representative Nick LaLota, and Representative Laura Gillen for its first annual Congressional Staff Visit Day on August 21.

Sep 8, 2025

Suffolk County Community College announces annual visual art faculty exhibition for fall 2025

Suffolk County Community College will host its Annual Visual Art Faculty Exhibition at the Sagtikos Art Gallery on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood from September 17 to October 24, 2025.

Sep 5, 2025

Stony Brook researchers use simulations to uncover how ice helps spark lightning

A study published in Nature Physics has shown that ordinary ice can generate electricity, providing new understanding of how lightning forms.

Sep 5, 2025

Suffolk County Community College hosts contemporary art exhibit through October

Suffolk County Community College’s Lyceum Gallery is hosting The Show of Delights in Contemporary Art through October 25, 2025.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook University and BNL announce winners of 2025 seed grant program

The Office of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 SBU-BNL Seed Grant Program.

Sep 4, 2025

William Floyd School District shares first day of school 2025 photo slideshows

The William Floyd School District marked the start of the 2025-2026 academic year by sharing a series of videos featuring first-day photos from students, staff, and families.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $4M NSF grant for multi-institutional quantum network project

A team led by Stony Brook University has secured a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the development of a 10-node quantum network, known as SCY-QNet.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook leads $4M NSF-backed effort on regional quantum network expansion

A team led by Stony Brook University has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the development of a 10-node quantum network.

Sep 4, 2025

Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program offering flexible licensing options for industry partners

Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, aimed at improving how companies can access intellectual property developed through university research collaborations.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook youth employment program prepares students for renewable energy careers

Seventeen high school students have completed the Summer Youth Employment: Powering Your Future program at Stony Brook University, an initiative aimed at preparing participants for careers in renewable energy and advanced infrastructure.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook alumnae discuss balancing careers with motherhood during virtual panel

Stony Brook University alumnae who are mothers recently participated in a virtual panel to discuss the realities of managing both their careers and parenting responsibilities.

Sep 3, 2025

Maker Faire Long Island moves to Stony Brook University for its eighth annual event

The Long Island Explorium will hold its eighth annual Maker Faire Long Island on September 14, marking the first time the event will take place at Stony Brook University.

Sep 3, 2025

Jane Savage appointed vice president for human resources at Stony Brook University

Jane Savage has been named the next vice president for Human Resources at Stony Brook University, with her appointment set to begin in September 2025.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook researcher awarded KidneyCure grant for glomerulus disease study

Robert Bronstein, a faculty research investigator in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine, has received a grant from KidneyCure to support his work on kidney disease.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook researcher receives KidneyCure grant for study on kidney disease

Robert Bronstein, PhD, a faculty research investigator in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine, has been awarded a grant from KidneyCure to support his research on the kidney...

Sep 3, 2025

Eight Stony Brook University instructors receive awards for excellence in teaching

Eight faculty members at Stony Brook University have been honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT).

Sep 3, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary highlights parent involvement under Title I program

At Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School, staff, parents, and the community are working together to support student academic, social, and emotional growth.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook researcher receives NSF CAREER Award for small-mammal fossil study

Tara Smiley, an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a recipient of the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.

Sep 3, 2025

Study finds regional differences crucial for maximizing US climate benefits from solar

A recent study co-authored by Minghao Qiu, assistant professor at Stony Brook University, has found that the climate benefits of solar power in the United States vary significantly by region.

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Leaders React After Gilgo Monster Admits 8 Killings

Political leaders across Suffolk County reacted Wednesday with a mix of relief, sorrow and reflection after accused Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to eight killings.