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Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition
Stony Brook University’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has won a gold medal at the 2025 iGEM Competition in Paris, marking its second consecutive win and fourth overall gold since the university began participating in 2014.
Oakdale-Bohemia Names 44 to NJHS
Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School in the Connetquot Central School District celebrated academic excellence and community leadership as it inducted 44 students into the National Junior Honor Society. The annual ceremony recognized students who have demonstrated exemplary scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
William Floyd High School teacher presents nutritional curriculum at Culinary Institute of America
Amanda Huff, a science teacher at William Floyd High School, recently presented her nutritional science curriculum to an audience of more than 100 educators, administrators, and food service professionals at the Culinary Institute of America’s...
SUNY launches campaign focused on boosting student retention with evidence-based strategies
State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. has announced new financial support and technical assistance aimed at improving student retention and completion rates through the Academic Momentum Campaign.
William Floyd football heads to Suffolk County Championship after semifinal win over Longwood
The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a place in the Suffolk County Championship after defeating Longwood 41-7 in the Section XI playoff semifinals.
Stony Brook University hosts youth summit focused on diversity in healthcare careers
Hundreds of students from Long Island and New York City gathered at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) on November 13 for the third annual Youth Summit.
Senator Murray and Assemblyman DeStefano tour Moriches Elementary School in William Floyd district
William Floyd School District officials hosted New York State Senator Dean Murray and Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano for a visit to Moriches Elementary School.
William Floyd varsity football advances to semifinals after win over Sachem East
The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team advanced to the semifinals of the Section XI playoffs after defeating Sachem East 34-14.
Stony Brook study reveals how new drug fights deadly parasitic infection
A research team led by Stony Brook University has conducted the first comprehensive analysis of how the drug fexinidazole kills trypanosomatid parasites, which are responsible for more than a billion potentially fatal infections globally each year.
Stony Brook veteran leader builds support network for military-connected students
Pamela Pfeil, associate director of Military and Veterans Affairs at Stony Brook University, did not initially plan to serve in the military.
WolfieTank competition highlights student innovation across disciplines at Stony Brook University
For the 11th year, Stony Brook University hosted its annual WolfieTank competition, encouraging students to develop and present entrepreneurial ideas.
Geek Talks celebrates ten years connecting science enthusiasts at Stony Brook University
Chris Paparo, assistant director for Southampton programs and Marine Sciences Center Manager at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), marked the 10th anniversary of his popular lecture series, now known as Geek Talks, earlier this...
Stony Brook professor Anatoly Frenkel receives Ross Coffin Purdy Award for ceramic research
Anatoly Frenkel, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, and his research team have been honored with the Ross Coffin Purdy Award for their work on ceramic materials.
Stony Brook faculty member joins second year of SUNY nursing simulation fellowship
Debra Giugliano, a clinical assistant professor at the Stony Brook School of Nursing, will participate in the second year of the SUNY Nursing Simulation Fellowship for 2025-2026.
Stony Brook University hosts lecture on data analytics in sports
The Convergence lecture series at Stony Brook University will continue with a presentation titled “Get in the Game!
Stony Brook University hosts workshop on tackling PFAS contamination
Researchers and faculty at Stony Brook University gathered on October 31 to discuss strategies for addressing PFAS, microplastics, and other emerging contaminants in Long Island’s environment.
Stony Brook launches inaugural ‘Back the Brook’ fundraising event for student activities
The State University of New York at Stony Brook will launch its first "Back the Brook" 24-hour crowdfunding campaign on November 19.
Moriches Elementary holds annual pumpkin carving contest
Moriches Elementary School recently held its 46th annual “Great Pumpkin” contest, inviting students and their families to carve pumpkins into creative designs.
SUNY announces new tuition rate program for active-duty service members
The State University of New York (SUNY) has introduced the SUNY Military Tuition Rate Program, a new initiative aimed at making higher education more affordable for active-duty service members, National Guard members, and reservists.
State mandates climate and finance education in all NY schools
Students across New York from K-12 will now be required to learn climate theory.
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Cut Above the Rest: WFHS Students Excel at CTE Competition
Three William Floyd High School students demonstrated they are a cut above the rest after earning top placements at the SkillsUSA Area VI Regional Competition, held at Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood campus.