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Nov 14, 2024

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...

Nov 13, 2024

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.

Nov 13, 2024

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.

Nov 13, 2024

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.

Nov 13, 2024

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.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University honors eight new SUNY Distinguished Professors

Stony Brook University held a ceremony on November 7 to honor eight faculty members who were named SUNY Distinguished Professors in 2024.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University wins third gold medal at international iGEM competition

Stony Brook University's International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has secured its third gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University highlights global impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' event

Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25.

Nov 13, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers hosts second annual coat giveaway on November 23

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23.

Nov 12, 2024

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs with a decisive 43-22 victory over Sachem East.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives

Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony

Stony Brook University commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony held on November 11 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts events for Native American Heritage Month

Stony Brook University is commemorating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous Peoples.

Nov 12, 2024

Documentary explores discovery of hidden rainforest in Madagascar

A newly discovered tropical rainforest in Madagascar is drawing global scientific attention.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook PhD student receives prestigious DoD NDSEG Fellowship

Adebayo Braimah, a PhD student in computer science at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook hosts conference promoting inclusive opportunities for disabled individuals

The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook reveals winners of Shop Red T-shirt design contest

The Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) has announced the winners of the Shop Red T-Shirt Design Contest at Stony Brook University.

Nov 8, 2024

Stony Brook’s 1974 club football team marks half-century milestone

Several players from Stony Brook University's 1974 club football team gathered on October 5 to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary.

Nov 8, 2024

William Floyd art teachers display works in annual faculty exhibit

Art teachers from the William Floyd School District recently gathered at the Sue Hersh Art Gallery in William Floyd High School to present their work.

Nov 8, 2024

Moriches Elementary School holds election-themed activity for students

As voters across the United States participated in the 2024 presidential and local elections, Moriches Elementary School engaged its students in a unique election of their own.

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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.


Local

Gorman on 'One Day, Three Parks': 'This is unique"

Long Island residents will have the opportunity to explore three parks in a single day on Saturday, Oct. 4, and join in a wealth of activities from manor tours to guided hikes.


Former employee sues Brooklyn tutoring company over discrimination and retaliation

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Ramsey Tutoring LLC, doing business as Smith Street Workshop, alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation.