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Mar 10, 2025

William Floyd High School students create leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day

Students from William Floyd High School's Freshman Class Council teamed up with the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) club for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed arts and crafts activity.

Mar 7, 2025

Fifth graders honor loved ones with heartfelt tributes at Tangier Smith Elementary

Fifth-grade students at Tangier Smith Elementary School recently participated in a special event to honor their loved ones.

Mar 7, 2025

High school medical club explores health professions at Stony Brook University

William Floyd High School Medical Club students recently visited the School of Health Professions at Stony Brook University.

Mar 7, 2025

Dental school hosts retreat with Alda Center focus on healthcare communication

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) recently held its semi-annual Faculty Development Retreat, featuring a session with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook's School establishes two new departments focused on communication

The School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) at Stony Brook University has announced the establishment of two new departments: the Department of Communication and the Department of Journalism.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook hosts symposium on teaching pedagogy

The Stony Brook Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is set to hold its annual symposium on April 11.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook's president-elect Andrea Goldsmith shares vision during first campus visit

Andrea Goldsmith, the president-elect of Stony Brook University, made her first campus visit on March 3.

Mar 5, 2025

School district releases 2025-26 calendar with new orientation day

The school district has released the single-page calendar for the 2025-26 academic year.

Mar 5, 2025

Study suggests timing is key for preventing age-related brain decline

A recent study published in PNAS has revealed a distinct trajectory for brain aging, characterized by critical transition points.

Mar 5, 2025

Stony Brook professor awarded Fulbright scholarship for women's health research

Stony Brook University has announced that Professor Marci Lobel, a distinguished teaching professor in the Department of Psychology, has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for 2025-2026.

Mar 5, 2025

Suffolk County Community College hosts open house at multiple campuses

Suffolk County Community College is set to host an open house for new and prospective students on April 6, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. The event will be held across all three campuses in Riverhead, Selden, and Brentwood, as well as the Culinary Arts...

Mar 4, 2025

Exhibit by Annemarie Waugh opens at Suffolk County Community College

Across the Pond, an exhibit featuring the work of Annemarie Waugh, will be showcased at the Lyceum Gallery in the Montaukett Building on Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches 10-week geothermal energy program

Stony Brook University has launched a 10-week program focused on geothermal energy, which began on March 4.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $12M grant for marine energy research

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center, a part of the Department of Energy, has allocated $12 million to a research project at Stony Brook University aimed at advancing marine energy.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates Women's History Month with diverse events

Stony Brook University is marking Women's History Month this March with a series of events and activities under the theme "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations."

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins RAD-AID mission to improve healthcare in Cape Verde

The new year presented an unexpected opportunity for Joseph Whitton, a clinical assistant professor and program director of Radiologic Technology/MRI at Stony Brook University.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook student recognized for contributions to humanities research

Laci Burton, a University Scholar at Stony Brook, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for March.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Middle School hosts student bistro to reward good behavior

William Floyd Middle School organized its annual Student Bistro event in the faculty lounge, celebrating students recognized for positive behavior through the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Elementary hosts fundraiser for St. Baldrick's childhood cancer research

William Floyd Elementary School is set to host a "Brave the Shave" event on March 14, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Ward Melville

The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity basketball team secured a victory in their quarterfinal playoff game against Ward Melville, winning with a final score of 68-47.

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Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS

The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.


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Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature

Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.


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A Lesson in Kindness Within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District

South Street School students in the Eastport-South Manor Central School District demonstrated their philanthropic skills through two collections this past month.