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Nov 30, 2025

Tangier Smith Elementary welcomes students with Elf on the Shelf tradition

Principal Dominic Ciliotta and assistant principal Jackie Cabrera at Tangier Smith Elementary School marked the start of December by dressing in "Elf on the Shelf" costumes to greet students returning to school on Monday, December 1.

Nov 29, 2025

Stony Brook University introduces interdisciplinary ‘AI Ecologies’ course for spring 2026

A new course focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across different fields will be offered at Stony Brook University starting in Spring 2026.

Nov 29, 2025

Tim Chartier encourages students at Stony Brook University to pursue sports analytics

Mathematician and sports analytics expert Tim Chartier spoke to students and faculty at Stony Brook University on November 22 as part of the Convergence Lecture Series.

Nov 29, 2025

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary holds third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration

Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School held its third annual Woodhull-Giving celebration, an event aimed at fostering gratitude and community spirit among students, staff, and families.

Nov 29, 2025

Stony Brook University raises over $93K in first Back the Brook crowdfunding event

Back the Brook, a 24-hour crowdfunding event at Stony Brook University, took place on November 19 and raised more than $93,000 to support student clubs, organizations, and athletic programs.

Nov 29, 2025

Moriches Elementary celebrates diversity with multicultural family night

Moriches Elementary School recently held a Multicultural Family Night, an event organized in partnership with the Moriches PTO.

Nov 27, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts second annual accounting case competition

Stony Brook University’s College of Business held its second annual Accounting Case Competition in early November, providing students with an opportunity to apply their accounting knowledge to a real-world business scenario.

Nov 27, 2025

Stony Brook Future Teachers Association connects students with experienced educators at annual event

Last Monday, Stony Brook University’s Future Teachers Association (FTA) held its fourth annual Teacher Meet and Greet, bringing together teacher education students and experienced educators from the local area.

Nov 27, 2025

Four William Floyd High School juniors chosen for eVoco choral performance

Four juniors from William Floyd High School have been selected to perform with the eVoco Voice Collective, a choral ensemble recognized for its focus on combining poetry and music through group singing.

Nov 27, 2025

CNN senior producer Matthew Moskowitz discusses career journey during visit to Stony Brook University

Students at Stony Brook University's School of Communication and Journalism recently participated in a live, student-run interview event featuring Matthew Moskowitz, a senior producer at CNN and alumnus of the university.

Nov 27, 2025

Seawolves Pantry expands support against campus hunger through partnerships

Stony Brook University’s Seawolves Pantry continues to address food insecurity among students, staff, and faculty by providing access to healthy food and basic necessities.

Nov 27, 2025

Wolfie’s Holiday Toy Drive expands parade route across Stony Brook University campuses

Wolfie’s Holiday Toy Drive will take place on Wednesday, December 10, beginning with a parade at 9:30 am from the Charles B. Wang Center and ending at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Nov 27, 2025

Stony Brook supports student participation at major PhD career symposium

Stony Brook University’s Graduate School co-sponsored the 2025 “What Can You Be With a PhD?” (WCUB) symposium, an event focused on career development for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars.

Nov 26, 2025

East Islip Elementary Bakes Bread Ahead of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving celebrations took on a meaningful twist at East Islip’s Timber Point Elementary School last week, as students across grade levels participated in hands-on activities focused on community service and gratitude.

Nov 24, 2025

Stony Brook lecture series highlights faculty achievements in physics and biomedical engineering

Stony Brook University recently featured two SUNY Distinguished Professors in its Provost’s Lecture Series, highlighting faculty achievements in physics and biomedical engineering.

Nov 24, 2025

Stony Brook researchers highlight AI and quantum leadership at SUNY council meeting

Universities, industry leaders, and government representatives from across New York State gathered in New York City on November 12-13 for the annual State University of New York (SUNY) Research Council meeting.

Nov 24, 2025

William Floyd United Teachers host annual coat giveaway distributing thousands of winter items

On November 15, William Floyd High School hosted the third annual Coat Giveaway organized by the William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT).

Nov 23, 2025

Five Stony Brook faculty named among world’s most cited researchers by Clarivate

Five faculty members from Stony Brook University have been named to the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list, placing them among the top one percent of researchers globally.

Nov 23, 2025

Stony Brook University researchers continue Antarctic studies amid hopes for permanent presence

A research team from Stony Brook University has begun a new expedition to Antarctica, aiming to study the effects of global change.

Nov 22, 2025

Melissa Finucane named inaugural holder of endowed chair for climate policy at Stony Brook

Melissa Finucane has been appointed as the first William and Jane Knapp Endowed Infinity Chair at Stony Brook University.

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Back to States: Hills East’s Nicolaides Tees Up Another Milestone

Gabriella Nicolaides continues to make a name for herself as one of Suffolk County’s top young golfers after an outstanding performance at the Section XI Suffolk County Girls Golf Championship this past week. The Half Hollow Hills East High School standout finished fifth overall in Suffolk County, earning a coveted spot to represent Section XI at the upcoming NYSPHSAA Girls Golf Championship this June.