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May 11, 2025

Stony Brook honors interim president Richard L. McCormick's leadership

Stony Brook University recently held a gathering to honor Interim President Richard L. McCormick for his service and leadership.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd Middle School honors eighth-grader as Artist of the Month

William Floyd Middle School recently recognized eighth-grader Toby Nicosia as their "Artist of the Month."

May 9, 2025

Suffolk County Community College students receive SUNY Chancellor's Award for excellence

Eight students from Suffolk County Community College have been honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd UPK opens applications for 2025-26 school year

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is still open for applications for the 2025-26 school year.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd alumni participate in NCAA lacrosse tournaments

Seventeen former lacrosse players from William Floyd High School are taking part in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s lacrosse tournaments across Division I, II, and III levels.

May 8, 2025

Stony Brook honors student achievements at third annual Wall of Honor reception

The External Fellowships and Scholarships office recently held its third annual Wall of Honor reception on May 8, celebrating the achievements of 31 fellowship awardees.

May 7, 2025

Stony Brook professor receives inaugural SUNY Chancellor's Horizon Award

Stony Brook University Associate Professor Jennifer Cano has been honored with the inaugural Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship by the State University of New York (SUNY).

May 7, 2025

Susan Lee joins American College of Physicians' Board

Susan Lee, MD, FACP, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP), a prominent policy-making body. Dr. Lee is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University...

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook hosts annual research day featuring student researchers

Stony Brook's Department of Surgery and Renaissance School of Medicine held their Annual Research Day on May 7 at Stony Brook Hospital’s MART Auditorium.

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook chosen as SUNY Regional Nursing Simulation Center

Stony Brook University School of Nursing has been designated as a State University of New York (SUNY) Regional Nursing Simulation Center.

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns gold and silver awards from AACN

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for excellence in its nursing units.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd students selected for Long Island String Festival

Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have been chosen to participate in the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) this school year.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook University to host new regional nursing simulation center under SUNY initiative

Nursing simulation centers will be developed at Stony Brook University and two additional State University of New York (SUNY) campuses under a new initiative to enhance simulation-based education within SUNY nursing programs.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students win SUNY GREAT Award for research excellence

Twelve graduate students from Stony Brook University have been awarded the 2025 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team aims for CAA championship against Drexel

Following a decisive victory over Elon with a score of 15-4 in the CAA Championship Semifinals on May 1, the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team is set to compete for the CAA championship.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook civil engineering students excel at metropolitan symposium

The American Society of Civil Engineers: Stony Brook Chapter (ASCE-SBU) took part in the 2025 ASCE Metropolitan Student Symposium from April 25 to 27 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students create eco-friendly fashion during Earthstock 2025

Stony Brook University students engaged in a unique project as part of Earthstock 2025, focusing on the intersection of environmental art, activism, and fashion.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School art students showcase talent at county exhibition

Four students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their artistic talents at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County and Senior Scholarship Show.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook researcher gains access to rare lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission

Timothy Glotch, a planetary scientist at Stony Brook University, is leading one of only two United States research teams granted access to lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission.

May 5, 2025

Jazz Loft concert series begins at Stony Brook Southampton with 'Jazz as Democracy

The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton began its concert series, The Jazz Loft @ Southampton, with a performance titled "Jazz As Democracy" on April 24.

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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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Career Con 2025 happening this Wednesday

Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting Suffolk County Career Con 2025 on Wednesday, November 12


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Two people were killed by hit and run drivers on the same day

Ten miles and several hours apart, a man and a woman were both killed in separate hit-and-run incidents.