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Dec 13, 2025

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.

Jun 25, 2025

Stony Brook University joins efforts at Vera C. Rubin Observatory

Stony Brook University faculty and students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy are gearing up to explore the universe using the newly built Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Jun 25, 2025

Stony Brook scholars urge global effort at UN conference on coral reef protection

Two scholars from Stony Brook University have called for increased international cooperation to protect endangered coral reefs.

Jun 25, 2025

Long Island State Veterans Home begins major recreational space project

The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University, a key provider of skilled nursing services for veterans and their families since 1991, has initiated a significant development project.

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Jo Bona establishes lecture series at Stony Brook University

Distinguished Professor Emerita Mary Jo Bona, who joined Stony Brook University in 1999 to advance Italian American Studies, has played a significant role in the development of the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS).

Jun 22, 2025

Thalamus plays crucial role in complex brain functions: New study

Research conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Stony Brook University suggests that the thalamus, traditionally viewed as a relay station in the brain, may have a more significant role in abstract thinking and executive control.

Jun 22, 2025

Stony Brook University shines at Press Club of Long Island Media Awards

Stony Brook University was prominently featured at the 2025 Press Club of Long Island Media Awards.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook launches summer research program for SUNY undergraduates

Stony Brook University has launched its 2025 Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (SOAR) program, welcoming a diverse group of undergraduates from the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook receives NSF funding for seabird study in Southern Ocean

A new research initiative led by Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) has received a three-year, $666,910 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook hosts conference on political behavior amid turbulent times

Stony Brook University recently hosted a significant conference on political behavior, organized by the Department of Political Science.

Jun 19, 2025

Clean energy professionals visit Long Island wind farm after completing training

A group of clean energy professionals recently embarked on a visit to a wind farm off the coast of Long Island.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook hosts camp for children who stutter

Stony Brook University is set to host a unique program this summer aimed at supporting children and teens who stutter.

Jun 19, 2025

Stony Brook's Center for Inclusive Education celebrates graduates' milestones

The Center for Inclusive Education (CIE) at Stony Brook University recently held its annual Graduation Celebration and Pinning Ceremony on May 21.

Jun 19, 2025

30 Stony Brook faculty honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards

Thirty faculty and staff members from Stony Brook University have been recognized with the 2024-2025 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence.

Jun 19, 2025

Tara L. Huston completes prestigious leadership fellowship

Stony Brook Surgery's Tara L. Huston, MD, has successfully completed the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship.

Jun 16, 2025

Jazz legends celebrated at Stony Brook Southampton on Juneteenth

Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater is set to honor the legacy of jazz musicians from Long Island's East End on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 16.

Jun 13, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival announces schedule for its 30th anniversary

The Stony Brook Film Festival has announced its full schedule for the 30th anniversary event, which will take place from July 17 to July 26 at the Staller Center for the Arts.

Jun 13, 2025

Quantum technology advances focus on scalability challenges at Stony Brook University

Scale remains a significant challenge in the field of quantum technology.

Jun 13, 2025

Stony Brook researchers advance material science for nuclear fusion reactors

Nuclear fusion, a process akin to the energy production in the sun and stars, holds promise for generating electricity on Earth without carbon emissions or long-lasting nuclear waste.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook alumna recognized for contributions to government relations

Since earning her master's degree in public policy from Stony Brook University, Czareena Dotchev has been active in advocating for legislation and building coalitions on Capitol Hill.

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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

Twisted Cycles’ motorcycle audio showdown returns to Long Island: ‘It’s not all about volume’

Twisted Cycles’ annual motorcycle audio competition is returning Sunday, June 29, with a larger venue and hopes of drawing a bigger crowd to Scott’s Pointe in Calverton.


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.