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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.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook graduate student researches ways to improve Long Island water quality

Ian Robinson, a graduate student at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), is conducting research aimed at improving water quality on Long Island.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook welcomes third cohort of Simons STEM Scholars after summer bridge completion

Stony Brook University’s third cohort of Simons STEM Scholars concluded their six-week Summer Bridge Program with a closing ceremony on August 9.

Sep 3, 2025

Stony Brook University recognizes two faculty members with 2025 Outstanding Lecturer Award

Elizabeth Bojsza and Tara Rider have been named the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Lecturer Award at Stony Brook University.

Sep 3, 2025

Five early-career professors receive Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Awards

Five assistant professors at Stony Brook University have received the Stony Brook Trustees Faculty Award, each receiving up to $20,000 to further their research, scholarship, or art projects. “Early career awards like these are essential to...

Sep 3, 2025

Nancy Neff establishes endowed fund for Stony Brook’s WISE Honors Program

Nancy Neff, a 1972 graduate of Stony Brook University, has established an endowed fund to support the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Honors Program at her alma mater.

Sep 2, 2025

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

Suffolk County Community College will hold its Annual Visual Art Faculty Exhibition at the Flecker Gallery on the Ammerman Campus in Selden from September 25 through October 27, 2025.

Aug 29, 2025

Stony Brook University appoints Jane Savage as vice president for human resources

Stony Brook University has named Jane Savage as its next vice president for Human Resources, with her term set to begin in September 2025.

Aug 28, 2025

William Floyd High School honors 39 August graduates from Class of 2025

William Floyd High School held its annual summer school graduation ceremony on August 27, recognizing 39 seniors as the newest members of the Class of 2025.

Aug 28, 2025

Stony Brook launches CLEAR-IP program to streamline industry licensing of university-developed IP

Stony Brook University has introduced the Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, a new approach aimed at simplifying how industry partners can license intellectual property developed through applied...

Aug 28, 2025

Suffolk County launches first countywide drowning prevention action plan

Suffolk County has introduced its first comprehensive drowning prevention action plan in response to a significant increase in drownings, particularly among young children.

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Education

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.


Local

Historic Meth Seizure Nets Major Drug Charges

Law enforcement makes biggest meth bust in Suffolk History.


State

$140 million in state broadband funding aiding Suffolk

Better access to the Internet is coming to Suffolk County and across New York.