Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University News


Mar 26, 2025

Amir Rahmati named senior member by National Academy of Inventors

Amir Rahmati, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named a senior member by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Mar 25, 2025

Wolfie advances to round three in SUNY Mascot Madness tournament

Wolfie, the mascot of Stony Brook University, has secured a victory in the second round of the SUNY Mascot Madness tournament.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates AAPI heritage with diverse cultural events

Stony Brook University is set to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this April, acknowledging the diverse culture of Asian Americans within its community.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosts NMDP donor drive amid rising demand for transplants

Every few minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.

Mar 22, 2025

Staller Center names Katie Stockhammer as first assistant director

The Staller Center for the Arts has introduced a new leadership role, appointing Katie Stockhammer as its first assistant director.

Mar 22, 2025

Javits Foundation donates $1 million for largest endowment at SBU Libraries

The Marian B. and Jacob K. Javits Foundation has donated $1 million to establish the largest endowment for Stony Brook University (SBU) Libraries.

Mar 22, 2025

Stony Brook's Pathways to Healthcare bridges campuses through student engagement

Stony Brook University has seen a successful initiative in its "Pathways to Healthcare" program, which bridges the gap between its East and West Campuses.

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.

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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

Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub

No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.


State

Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming

Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.