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Stony Brook alumni establish scholarship to aid engineering and atmospheric sciences students
Frank and Michele Fischer, alumni of Stony Brook University, have chosen to support current students and the Stony Brook Cancer Center through endowed funds.
Scientists reveal new cooperative behaviors in quantum optics study
A research team led by Dominik Schneble, a professor at Stony Brook University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has made significant advancements in the field of quantum optics.
William Floyd basketball honors late coach Darrell Sumpter with win
The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity basketball team recently paid tribute to their late assistant coach, Darrell Sumpter, with a victory against Longwood.
Stony Brook's Sritha Rajupet recognized as an American Medical Informatics Association fellow
Sritha Rajupet, the chair of Family, Population and Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook Renaissance School of Medicine, has been awarded the title of Fellow of AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association), known as FAMIA.
William Paca Middle School spreads holiday cheer through music and charity
William Paca Middle School recently engaged in spreading holiday cheer through music and acts of generosity.
William Floyd cheerleaders qualify for national championship; Marino earns top honors
The William Floyd High School cheerleading team has qualified for the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida.
Middle schoolers design and parade balloons for elementary school peers
William Paca Middle School's sixth-grade students recently participated in the "Balloons Over Paca" project, inspired by Melissa Sweet's children's book "Balloons Over Broadway."
Stony Brook research team wins life sciences award for wound-care innovation
A research team from the Department of Surgery at Stony Brook Medicine has emerged victorious in the Long Island High Tech Incubator's Venture Champions Challenge.
Music teacher shares map of holiday lights in Nassau and Suffolk counties
William Floyd Middle School's general music teacher, Jonathan Dignam, has taken the initiative to spread holiday cheer by creating a comprehensive map of festively decorated homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Stony Brook interim president shares holiday greetings in annual video
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick extended holiday greetings to the university community through an annual video message.
High school artists create portraits for Indian youth
William Floyd High School art students have engaged in a creative initiative through the "Memory Project," an endeavor aimed at fostering cultural connections and kindness worldwide.
William Floyd mourns loss of Coach Darrell Sumpter after fatal accident
The William Floyd School District has announced the passing of boys' varsity assistant basketball coach Darrell Sumpter.
College departments host inaugural Chemistry and P&A 5K Challenge
Two departments from the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University, the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics and Astronomy, collaborated for a new event on December 9.
Stony Brook University choral concert highlights diverse voices in winter performance
Stony Brook University's winter choral concert showcased a collection of songs that conveyed themes of hope, love, and peace.
Nature writing class culminates in student photo exhibit at SoMAS
At the start of the Fall 2024 semester, David Taylor and Chris Paparo launched a new course titled Nature Writing and Photography (SUS 350).
Stony Brook honors record number of fellowship applicants
This year, over 100 students submitted applications for competitive fellowships for the 2025-26 academic year, marking the largest group ever.
Moriches Elementary celebrates creativity in annual pumpkin carving contest
In late October, Moriches Elementary School hosted its 45th annual "Great Pumpkin" contest.
Stony Brook launches video series highlighting diversity perspectives
Members of the Stony Brook University community have an opportunity to express what Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) means to them through a new video series.
Stony Brook University fosters partnerships for climate solutions
The Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) at Stony Brook University held its third town hall event on December 4, aiming to strengthen partnerships with community and industry leaders.
Moriches Elementary School's card drive brings holiday cheer to local seniors
Moriches Elementary School collaborated with New York State Senator Dean Murray and the organization "Voices for Seniors" to conduct a holiday greeting card drive.
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Suffolk County Launches America 250 Celebration
Suffolk County officials launched a yearlong celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting history, civic pride and a series of public events designed to engage residents across the region.