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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.

Jul 31, 2025

Alumni gather at golf classic to fund scholarships for Stony Brook students

For over 20 years, the Alumni Scholarship Golf Classic has played a vital role in supporting more than 400 Stony Brook students.

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook receives dual state designation as advanced tech centers

Two research centers at Stony Brook University have been designated as Centers for Advanced Technology (CATs) by New York State.

Jul 31, 2025

Patricia Wright receives lifetime achievement award from International Primatological Society

Stony Brook University Distinguished Service Professor Patricia Wright has been selected for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Primatological Society (IPS).

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook launches academy for future STEMM leaders

Stony Brook University and the State University of New York (SUNY) have announced the launch of the SUNY Research Leadership Academy.

Jul 31, 2025

Stony Brook scientists challenge negative perceptions of sharks through research

When the movie Jaws was released in 1975, it instilled a widespread fear of sharks, portraying them as dangerous predators.

Jul 31, 2025

Janet Hyunju Clarke named 2025 Library Journal 'Mover and Shaker

Janet Hyunju Clarke has been recognized for her dedication to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at Stony Brook University.

Jul 29, 2025

Jazz Loft concert series continues with focus on Latin rhythms

The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton will host "The Spirit and Soul of Latin Jazz" on Thursday, July 24.

Jul 29, 2025

Stony Brook University partners with onsemi for $20M semiconductor research facility

A new semiconductor research and development facility is set to be established at Stony Brook University, following a $20 million partnership with onsemi, a leading manufacturer of silicon carbide power semiconductors.

Jul 29, 2025

Stony Brook engineering chair strengthens ties with Office of Naval Research

P. Scott Carney, the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University (SBU), visited the Office of Naval Research (ONR) in Arlington, Virginia on July 15.

Jul 21, 2025

Stony Brook Film Festival showcases global cinema at Staller Center

The Stony Brook Film Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Staller Center for Arts, offering a diverse selection of films from around the globe.

Jul 19, 2025

Shark migration delayed due to warming oceans

Certain migratory shark species are staying longer in the Atlantic Ocean's northeast waters before heading south, according to a study led by researchers at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS).

Jul 19, 2025

Stony Brook's Kristan Probeck named Nurse Practitioner of the Year

Kristan Probeck, a member of Stony Brook Surgery's Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has been recognized as the Nurse Practitioner (NP) of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI).

Jul 18, 2025

Stony Brook receives $1M grant for student scholarships from Gray Foundation

Stony Brook University has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Gray Foundation to support undergraduate scholarships.

Jul 18, 2025

Bill McNulty continues activism through radio broadcasting at age 90

For most individuals reaching the age of 90, it is a time for relaxation and retirement.

Jul 18, 2025

Kidney donor meets recipient for first time at Stony Brook University Hospital

Ann Marie Hassett from Coram made a significant impact by donating her kidney to Scott Scannell of Nesconset, whom she met for the first time on July 10 at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Jul 11, 2025

P. Scott Carney named chair of Stony Brook University's mechanical engineering department

P. Scott Carney has been appointed as the chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, starting September 1, 2025.

Jul 11, 2025

Stony Brook hosts teens' summer camp on cutting-edge quantum science

Thirty-five high school students recently participated in a four-day camp at Stony Brook University, focusing on quantum information science and technology.

Jul 11, 2025

Stony Brook student's journey from high school tour leads to key role in quantum research

As a high school senior visiting Stony Brook University, Leonardo Castillo Veneros did not expect his future to be shaped by a visit to Professor Eden Figueroa’s physics lab.

Jul 11, 2025

Stony Brook student receives Leakey Grant for primate study in Kenya

A doctoral student from Stony Brook University has received a notable grant from the Leakey Foundation to study primates in coastal Kenya.

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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.


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