Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University News


Mar 22, 2025

Atacama telescope captures clearest view yet of early universe

Research conducted by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced unprecedented images of the universe's earliest moments, captured as cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook's Wolfie advances in SUNY Mascot Madness

Wolfie, the mascot for Stony Brook University, has advanced to the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.

Mar 22, 2025

Rowan Ricardo Phillips receives prestigious arts award

Stony Brook University’s Distinguished Professor Rowan Ricardo Phillips has been honored with the 2025 Arts and Letters Award by the American Academy of Arts.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook coach Matt Senk reaches milestone with his 950th career win

Stony Brook University's head baseball coach, Matt Senk, has achieved his 950th career win.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook hosts conference focusing on future of quantum education

Stony Brook University recently hosted the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference, aiming to address the growing need for a workforce knowledgeable in quantum science.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University prepares for its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26

Stony Brook University is set to hold its seventh annual Giving Day on March 26.

Mar 18, 2025

Sunkoo Yuh shares journey from aspiring athlete to celebrated ceramicist

Sunkoo Yuh, a renowned ceramicist and professor of art at the University of Georgia, recently shared his artistic journey during the opening reception for his exhibition "Cycles of Clay" at the Charles B. Wang Center.

Mar 18, 2025

Computer science lecturer receives fellowship to develop innovative course on cultural heritage

Tony Scarlatos, a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and recipient of the 2024 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, has been awarded a faculty fellowship for 2025–2027.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook student earns marine policy fellowship in Senator Murkowski's office

Alyson Lowell, a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), has been awarded the New York Sea Grant (NYSG) John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook educator Clare Whitney named 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar

Clare Whitney, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been named a 2025 Macy Faculty Scholar.

Mar 18, 2025

Study finds link between teenage boys' exposure to violence and partner aggression

A recent study led by Rachel Kidman from Stony Brook University has found that adolescent boys who experience violence are more likely to engage in intimate partner violence (IPV).

Mar 18, 2025

Advocacy Corps urges Senator Schumer's staff for timely federal research funding

Members of Stony Brook University’s Advocacy Corps recently engaged in a virtual meeting with the Long Island Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director of U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Sen.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook updates EcoLeader Internship Program for enhanced student involvement in sustainability

Stony Brook University is enhancing its sustainability efforts with the updated EcoLeader Internship Program.

Mar 18, 2025

Stony Brook advances green transportation with new sustainability initiatives

Since its inception in 2011, the Stony Brook University Office of Sustainability has been dedicated to offering sustainable transportation options to reduce the university's carbon footprint.

Mar 18, 2025

SBU introduces on-campus micro-farm to enhance dining experience

SBU Eats has launched a micro-farm initiative at East Side Dining on the Stony Brook University campus.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook University launches new lecture series on clean energy transition

Stony Brook University has initiated a new lecture series, "Navigating the Clean Energy Transition," with a breakfast reception held on March 6 at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook University updates course retake policy after student advocacy

For several years, undergraduate students at Stony Brook University have voiced dissatisfaction with the institution's course retake policy.

Mar 15, 2025

College announces spring lecture series featuring experts from Harvard and Missouri universities

The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the Spring 2025 Sir Run Run Shaw Lecture Series.

Mar 15, 2025

Neuroscientist Anthony Zador to deliver lecture on AI and neuroscience at Stony Brook

Neuroscientist Anthony Zador, MD, PhD, is set to deliver the 27th annual Swartz Foundation Mind Brain Lecture on March 31 at 4 pm.

Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook's Wolfie enters SUNY Mascot Madness aiming for third title

The Stony Brook University community is gearing up for the annual SUNY Mascot Madness tournament, where they will rally behind their mascot, Wolfie.

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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.