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Wolfieland carnival draws record attendance at Stony Brook University
The annual Wolfieland carnival returned to Stony Brook University on September 20, drawing large crowds of students to the Student Activities Center parking lot.
Colvin Center hosts Cambodian and Slovakian scholars through international fellowship
The Marie Colvin Center for International Reporting at the School of Communication and Journalism will host two visiting fellows this fall as part of an international program aimed at enhancing media, communications, and leadership skills.
Oprah Winfrey features Stony Brook University’s Carl Safina on podcast about animal emotions
Carl Safina, an ecologist and conservationist who holds the Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, appeared as a guest on The Oprah Podcast to discuss whether dogs...
SUNY launches Research Leadership Academy at Stony Brook focused on science communication
Stony Brook University hosted the first session of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy, a new year-long program aimed at improving science communication and public engagement among faculty across the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
William Floyd School District receives donated backpacks from local organizations
Administrators and staff from the William Floyd Learning Center and the Floyd Academy recently received a donation of more than 100 backpacks filled with school supplies.
Stony Brook sets new records for applications and enrollment
Stony Brook University has reported record-breaking application and enrollment numbers for the 2025 academic year.
Scientists launch airborne mission to study New York City’s air quality
Scientists from several universities, led by John Mak of Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), have launched a major airborne study to examine air quality above New York City.
Stony Brook University announces details for CommUniversity Day set for September 27
Stony Brook University will host CommUniversity Day on September 27, 2025, offering local residents an opportunity to explore the university and Stony Brook Medicine.
Stony Brook University researchers outline keys to sustainable funding for marine protected areas
Researchers at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) have published a study examining how marine protected areas (MPAs) can achieve financial sustainability to support conservation worldwide.
Stony Brook University receives $5.3 million NIH grant for physician scientist training
The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University has secured a new five-year, $5.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support its Medical Science Training Program (MSTP).
Stony Brook University announces fall Art Crawl featuring campus-wide exhibitions
Stony Brook University will host its Fall 2025 Art Crawl on Friday, September 26, from 2 to 5 pm.
Stony Brook University adds new EV charging stations as part of sustainability plan
Stony Brook University is increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging capacity with the installation of eight new public dual port charging stations.
Stony Brook professor patents real-time sensor for nitrogen compounds in water
A new patent has been awarded to Qingzhi Zhu, Associate Professor at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, for a sensor system that can simultaneously detect nitrate/nitrite and ammonium in water in real time.
Stony Brook receives $13.77 million NSF grant for national supercomputing project
Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS), together with the University at Buffalo, has received a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a national supercomputing resource.
Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric care provider in New York by Money
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State by Money, and ranks seventh nationally on the publication’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list. “Being ranked as the top...
Staller Center announces fall lineup featuring Broadway stars and holiday performances
The Staller Center for the Arts has announced its Fall 2025 season, featuring a range of performances across Broadway, jazz, dance, and comedy.
Stony Brook professor Marci Lobel receives 2026 APS Mentor Award
Marci Lobel, a Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, has been honored with a 2026 Mentor Award by the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
Charles B. Wang Center announces fall 2025 arts programs including exhibitions and workshops
The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University will host several events and exhibitions for the fall 2025 season.
Appliance donations sought for CommUniversity Day’s Appliance Autopsy event
Donations of small appliances are being requested for the Appliance Autopsy event at CommUniversity Day.
Long Island Sound Partnership marks four decades with community events
The Long Island Sound Partnership (LISP), a group that includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New York and Connecticut Sea Grant programs, and state agencies from both states, recently held three free community events to mark 40 years...
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
Career Con 2025 happening this Wednesday
Suffolk County Department of Labor is hosting Suffolk County Career Con 2025 on Wednesday, November 12
Two people were killed by hit and run drivers on the same day
Ten miles and several hours apart, a man and a woman were both killed in separate hit-and-run incidents.