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May 12, 2025

Stony Brook seniors present diverse research at honors symposium

More than 140 graduating seniors from Stony Brook University showcased their senior projects and theses at the 2025 University Honors Senior Symposium on April 29.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook University releases Spring 2025 issue of SBU Magazine

Stony Brook University, originally established as a teachers college in 1957, has grown into a prominent research institution.

May 12, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts annual Pride Fest Block Party

Stony Brook University recently wrapped up its annual Pride Fest with the Pride Fest Block Party on April 30.

May 11, 2025

Stony Brook University names four new Faculty Fellows

Four professors have been selected as the latest Faculty Fellows at Stony Brook University.

May 11, 2025

Stony Brook honors interim president Richard L. McCormick's leadership

Stony Brook University recently held a gathering to honor Interim President Richard L. McCormick for his service and leadership.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd Middle School honors eighth-grader as Artist of the Month

William Floyd Middle School recently recognized eighth-grader Toby Nicosia as their "Artist of the Month."

May 9, 2025

Suffolk County Community College students receive SUNY Chancellor's Award for excellence

Eight students from Suffolk County Community College have been honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd UPK opens applications for 2025-26 school year

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program is still open for applications for the 2025-26 school year.

May 9, 2025

William Floyd alumni participate in NCAA lacrosse tournaments

Seventeen former lacrosse players from William Floyd High School are taking part in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s lacrosse tournaments across Division I, II, and III levels.

May 8, 2025

Stony Brook honors student achievements at third annual Wall of Honor reception

The External Fellowships and Scholarships office recently held its third annual Wall of Honor reception on May 8, celebrating the achievements of 31 fellowship awardees.

May 7, 2025

Stony Brook professor receives inaugural SUNY Chancellor's Horizon Award

Stony Brook University Associate Professor Jennifer Cano has been honored with the inaugural Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship by the State University of New York (SUNY).

May 7, 2025

Susan Lee joins American College of Physicians' Board

Susan Lee, MD, FACP, has been elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians (ACP), a prominent policy-making body. Dr. Lee is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University...

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook hosts annual research day featuring student researchers

Stony Brook's Department of Surgery and Renaissance School of Medicine held their Annual Research Day on May 7 at Stony Brook Hospital’s MART Auditorium.

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook chosen as SUNY Regional Nursing Simulation Center

Stony Brook University School of Nursing has been designated as a State University of New York (SUNY) Regional Nursing Simulation Center.

May 6, 2025

Stony Brook University Hospital earns gold and silver awards from AACN

Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for excellence in its nursing units.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd students selected for Long Island String Festival

Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have been chosen to participate in the Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) this school year.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook University to host new regional nursing simulation center under SUNY initiative

Nursing simulation centers will be developed at Stony Brook University and two additional State University of New York (SUNY) campuses under a new initiative to enhance simulation-based education within SUNY nursing programs.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students win SUNY GREAT Award for research excellence

Twelve graduate students from Stony Brook University have been awarded the 2025 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team aims for CAA championship against Drexel

Following a decisive victory over Elon with a score of 15-4 in the CAA Championship Semifinals on May 1, the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team is set to compete for the CAA championship.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook civil engineering students excel at metropolitan symposium

The American Society of Civil Engineers: Stony Brook Chapter (ASCE-SBU) took part in the 2025 ASCE Metropolitan Student Symposium from April 25 to 27 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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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.


Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.


Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event

Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.