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Stony Brook celebrates faculty achievements in arts and sciences
The annual Artists, Authors, and Editors celebration by the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University honored faculty for their creative and scholarly achievements.
Footprints show extinct human ancestors shared landscapes
The Koobi Fora Research Project, led by Louise Leakey, has unveiled significant findings from Lake Turkana in Kenya.
Interim President McCormick discusses vision with student leaders at Stony Brook
Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick recently engaged in a "Fireside Chat" with Sarah Alberouti and Lamia Rothi, both vice presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government.
Thanksgiving feasts held at William Floyd Learning Center and Floyd Academy
The William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy organized Thanksgiving feasts to celebrate the season with their school communities.
100-Year-Old Navy Vet and Author Visits Great Hollow Middle School
Just ahead of his appearance on Mon. Dec. 2nd in Smithtown, Dr. Jack Weber told The South Shore Press the key to good, long living is one-fold: golfing.
Bayport-Blue Point HS Takes it Personally: Outdoor Wellness Center Unveiled
The Bayport-Blue Point school district held a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 25th to unveil the outdoor portion of its wellness center built to operate as a sanctuary for students to combat their inner turmoil.
Neftali Collazo joins SUNY's 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute
Suffolk County Community College has announced that Neftali Collazo, the College Associate Dean of Athletics and Special Events, has been chosen as a fellow for the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) 2025 cohort.
William Floyd United Teachers hold annual coat giveaway benefiting local community
The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently organized the second annual 1,000 coat giveaway.
ESBOCES students explore culinary arts at Stony Brook University
Students from the Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology's ESBOCES program recently visited Stony Brook University to explore culinary arts.
John S. Hobart Elementary School Dedicates Plaque to Esteemed Artist Al Plastino
In the lobby of the elementary school that bears his name, sits a portrait of former U.S. Senator John Sloss Hobart painted by famed artist and former resident Al Plastino, who had what many would call a “super” career as an artist.
William Floyd student-musicians selected for SCMEA PEAK Festival
Eighteen fourth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have been selected to participate in the 16th Annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK Festival.
WUSB-FM seeks support during annual Radiothon amid budget challenges
Stony Brook University's WUSB-FM is concluding its annual Radiothon on Giving Tuesday, December 3.
Stony Brook AIChE attends annual student conference in San Diego
Students from the Stony Brook chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) participated in the 2024 AIChE Annual Student Conference in San Diego.
William Floyd seeks nominations for fine arts wall of distinction
The William Floyd Fine Arts and Music departments are currently seeking nominations for the "Wall of Distinction" Class of 2025.
Stony Brook University addresses food insecurity through student-led initiative
Students from Stony Brook University's School of Social Welfare (SSW) and School of Dental Medicine (SDM) organized a food distribution event last week to address food insecurity.
William Floyd students showcase art at Brookhaven's Red Ribbon Week
Fourteen students from William Floyd Middle School were recognized for their artistic contributions at the Town of Brookhaven’s Red Ribbon Week art exhibition.
Stony Brook alum awarded prestigious Milken Educator Award
John Melandro, a teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School in Mastic Beach, New York, has been honored with the Milken Educator Award.
Scientists explore quantum entanglement inside protons through high-energy particle collisions
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), along with collaborators including Dmitri Kharzeev, a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, have developed a new method to...
Undergrad excels in collaborative medical research at Stony Brook
Divleen Kaur Singh, an undergraduate in the Scholars for Medicine dual degree program, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for December.
Stony Brook University partners with NYLS for series on civic leadership
Stony Brook University and New York Law School launched a new program series titled "Civic Leadership, Law and Social Welfare" on November 25 at New York Law School in Manhattan.
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Fire, EMS Volunteers Honored at Installation Dinners
Volunteer first responders were honored for their service and leadership during recent installation dinners held by the North Patchogue Fire Department and the Mastic Beach Ambulance Company, celebrating new officers and longtime dedication to their communities.