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Stony Brook contributes to groundbreaking research at Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Stony Brook University is actively participating in the work at the newly constructed Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on Cerro Pachón in Chile.
Rubin Observatory unveils first high-definition images at Washington D.C. event
Stony Brook University researchers are gearing up to measure the universe using the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a collaborative project between the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.
Study suggests thalamus plays significant role beyond traditional relay functions
Research conducted by the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Stony Brook University has revealed a potentially expanded role for the thalamus in brain function.
Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable video display wall
Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, described as the world's largest flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.
New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine
A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).
Stony Brook appoints Lav Varshney as inaugural director of AI Innovation Institute
Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).
Stony Brook University Hospital earns top national ranking for environmental excellence
Stony Brook University Hospital has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Hospitals in the United States for its commitment to environmental excellence.
Stony Brook University awards over 7,600 degrees at commencement ceremony
Today, Stony Brook University celebrated the graduation of over 7,600 students at LaValle Stadium.
New immune cell discovery may lead to alternative tuberculosis vaccine
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has identified a new population of immune cells that could be pivotal in developing an alternative tuberculosis (TB) vaccine.
Stony Brook University's Renaissance School celebrates graduation of 133 new doctors
The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, where 133 graduates received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.
App predicts fall risk advances in national start-up competition
Falling is a significant health risk for many Americans, particularly older adults.
Stony Brook University earns silver rating for sustainability efforts
Stony Brook University has achieved a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts, as recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society
On May 15, 2025, Stony Brook University announced that Barry Barish, a distinguished physicist and Nobel Laureate, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS).
Stony Brook adopts AI tech for better heart disease diagnosis
Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare system on Long Island to adopt HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to improve the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
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).
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...
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.
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.
Stony Brook professor recognized by APA for schizophrenia research contributions
Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham, a distinguished professor at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has been selected to receive the 2025 Award for Research in Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
Stony Brook hospitals receive top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group
Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety.
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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.
Eight Dee-Wees a Week: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Several Drunken Drivers
“I commend my staff for their hard work in safely removing these impaired and dangerous drivers from our streets so residents who drive responsibly can arrive home safe,” said Sheriff Toulon.
Seides and Scerri: Historic Preservation Dream Team Leads Revival of Bay Area Landmarks
South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk sat down with the Bay Area’s historic preservation dream team.