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Stony Brook hospital earns Level One accreditation for geriatric emergency care
Stony Brook University Hospital's Emergency Department has been awarded Level One Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Craig Lehmann remembered for contributions to health education
The Stony Brook Medicine community mourns the loss of Craig Lehmann, PhD, CC (NRCC), FACB, a notable clinical chemist and innovator who passed away on January 26.
Stony Brook receives funds for solar projects under environmental bond act
Stony Brook University is set to receive funding to design and construct solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays across its campus.
Stony Brook University’s physics students earn national recognition for third straight year
The Stony Brook University chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been recognized as an Outstanding Chapter for the 2023-24 academic year.
Stony Brook University awards $500K for AI research projects
Thirteen teams from Stony Brook University have been awarded funding through the institution's AI Seed Grant Program.
Frey Hall installs new video wall offering dynamic content
Over the winter break, a new video wall was installed in the lobby of Frey Hall.
Andrea Goldsmith named seventh president of Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, receiving unanimous approval from the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees.
Study finds similarities between whale calls and human speech
On February 20, 2025, a study was published in Science Advances by Mason Youngblood, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science.
Whale study finds parallels between marine mammal calls and human speech
A recent study conducted by Mason Youngblood, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science, suggests that whales and humans share similar linguistic features.
Study finds whales use efficient communication similar to human speech
Mason Youngblood, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science, has conducted a study revealing intriguing similarities between whale communication and human speech.
Andrea Goldsmith appointed seventh president of Stony Brook University
Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, as announced by The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees Chairman Merryl H. Tisch and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.
Darwin Day event explores evolution impacts at Chernobyl and Fukushima
Stony Brook University’s Department of Ecology and Evolution recently hosted a Darwin Day event focusing on the evolutionary impacts of nuclear fallout in regions like Chernobyl and Fukushima.
Stony Brook University receives grant for innovative cervical cancer diagnostics research
A research initiative at Stony Brook University is focusing on addressing barriers in cervical cancer diagnostics, backed by a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Engineering deans discuss policy issues at ASEE colloquium
Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences participated in the Public Policy Colloquium held by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) from February 3 to 5 in Washington, DC.
Stony Brook podcast expands reach through WUSB radio broadcast
C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), is now available on WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM.
Stony Brook University hosts grant application workshop with ACLS participation
Stony Brook University is set to host a full-day "Regional Grant Application Writing Workshop" on February 27, 2025.
Go ESM! Spotlighting a Congressional App Challenge Winner and World Read Aloud Day Participants
Trevor Flores, of Eastport-South Manor (ESM) Jr.-Sr. High School was recently crowned the victor of the annual 2024 Congressional App Challenge in New York's Second District, which is represented by Andrew Garbarino.
Paul Shepson documents changing Arctic culture amid climate challenges
Since 1988, Paul Shepson has dedicated his career to studying the Arctic's natural atmosphere and the lives of its inhabitants.
Stony Brook student joins inaugural SUNY internship program
Stony Brook University student Marzia Amin has been selected as one of nine students statewide to join the inaugural cohort of the State University of New York (SUNY) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Career Development Internship Program.
Floyd Academy celebrates first mid-year graduates of Class of 2025
The Floyd Academy held its mid-year graduation ceremony, recognizing 15 students who completed their high school requirements and became the first graduates of the Class of 2025.
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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.
Is there a new ace for fantasy?
The hardest thing for fantasy managers is always trying to evaluate the unknown. That evaluation has usually been tricky with minor league players, but the recent influx of international talent has made the playing field that much more difficult.
Clase closed
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on administrative leave in July while Major League Baseball investigated them for potentially violating the league’s gambling policies.