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Stony Brook University News


Mar 15, 2025

Stony Brook University holds employee appreciation day celebrating staff contributions

Stony Brook University recently held an Employee Appreciation Day at the Charles B. Wang Center on March 7, where over 800 staff members gathered for a morning of gratitude and engagement.

Mar 13, 2025

Syncopated Ladies deliver inspiring tap performance at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University's Staller Center witnessed an energetic tap performance by the Syncopated Ladies on March 14.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook VP seeks congressional support for critical defense research funding

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, visited the US Capitol to advocate for defense research funding.

Mar 13, 2025

Jennifer Cano wins Stony Brook Discovery Prize for innovative research

Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the 2025 Stony Brook Discovery Prize.

Mar 13, 2025

Researchers develop method for lifelong learning in home assistant robots

Researchers at Stony Brook University and MIT are making strides in developing robots that can learn and improve their skills over time.

Mar 13, 2025

Wendy Pearson honored as 'Woman of Distinction' by Town of Southampton

Wendy Pearson, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Executive Director of Stony Brook Southampton at Stony Brook University, was recognized by the Town of Southampton as one of its "Women of Distinction" on March 6.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook's Georgakis joins surgical oncology mentorship program

Georgios Georgakis, MD, PhD, from Stony Brook University's Department of Surgery, has been accepted into the Society of Surgical Oncology's (SSO) 2025 Career Catalyst Mentorship Program (CCMP).

Mar 13, 2025

Study identifies key period for preventing cognitive decline

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) highlights a distinct pattern in brain aging, offering insights into when interventions might be most effective to prevent cognitive decline.

Mar 13, 2025

SBU professor explores ecofeminism and filmmaking through Three Mile Island documentary

Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island recounts the 1979 nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island, considered the worst commercial nuclear power disaster in U.S. history.

Mar 13, 2025

Marci Lobel receives Fulbright award for research on stress in pregnant women

Stony Brook University's Distinguished Teaching Professor Marci Lobel has been awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Mar 13, 2025

Colvin lecture explores open-source journalism's impact on truth-telling

Journalists play a crucial role in revealing truths and countering disinformation.

Mar 13, 2025

Stony Brook University receives APLU grant for international student mentorship program

Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) to enhance its peer mentorship program for international students.

Mar 12, 2025

Stony Brook honors employees with over two decades of service

Stony Brook University recently honored its employees who have served for 25 years or more with a Service Recognition Luncheon.

Mar 7, 2025

Dental school hosts retreat with Alda Center focus on healthcare communication

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) recently held its semi-annual Faculty Development Retreat, featuring a session with the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook's School establishes two new departments focused on communication

The School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) at Stony Brook University has announced the establishment of two new departments: the Department of Communication and the Department of Journalism.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook hosts symposium on teaching pedagogy

The Stony Brook Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is set to hold its annual symposium on April 11.

Mar 7, 2025

Stony Brook's president-elect Andrea Goldsmith shares vision during first campus visit

Andrea Goldsmith, the president-elect of Stony Brook University, made her first campus visit on March 3.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches 10-week geothermal energy program

Stony Brook University has launched a 10-week program focused on geothermal energy, which began on March 4.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $12M grant for marine energy research

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center, a part of the Department of Energy, has allocated $12 million to a research project at Stony Brook University aimed at advancing marine energy.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates Women's History Month with diverse events

Stony Brook University is marking Women's History Month this March with a series of events and activities under the theme "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations."

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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.