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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

Stony Brook women's lacrosse wins third straight CAA title, faces Loyola Maryland next

The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team secured its third consecutive CAA Championship by defeating second-seeded Drexel 12-10 on May 3 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

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.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students create eco-friendly fashion during Earthstock 2025

Stony Brook University students engaged in a unique project as part of Earthstock 2025, focusing on the intersection of environmental art, activism, and fashion.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School art students showcase talent at county exhibition

Four students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their artistic talents at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County and Senior Scholarship Show.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook researcher gains access to rare lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission

Timothy Glotch, a planetary scientist at Stony Brook University, is leading one of only two United States research teams granted access to lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission.

May 5, 2025

Jazz Loft concert series begins at Stony Brook Southampton with 'Jazz as Democracy

The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton began its concert series, The Jazz Loft @ Southampton, with a performance titled "Jazz As Democracy" on April 24.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students engage in community service to tackle food insecurity and support hospitals

May is National Volunteer Month, and students at Stony Brook University are actively participating in various community service projects.

May 5, 2025

Study receives $2.76 million grant to investigate diabetic kidney disease mechanisms

Preserving kidney health in diabetes patients remains a significant challenge due to complications that arise over time.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook Hospitals achieve top safety grade from Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have each earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

May 5, 2025

Visiting artist Carolyn Lazard explores themes of care and ableism at Stony Brook University

Over a week in April, faculty and doctoral students at Stony Brook University engaged with visiting artist Carolyn Lazard, whose work addresses themes of care, ableism, and dependency.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates academic innovators at annual NAI-SBU Chapter meeting

The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University hosted the annual meeting of the Stony Brook University Chapter of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI-SBU Chapter) on May 6.

May 5, 2025

William Floyd High School hosts annual coffee house and art auction

The William Floyd High School Literary Magazine and Art Honor Society are organizing their annual Coffee House & Art Auction.

May 5, 2025

Former Petco employee sues over disability discrimination and wrongful termination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major pet supply company Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., and Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., accusing them of violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various New York state laws.

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Education

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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.