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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.