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Feb 20, 2025

Frey Hall installs new video wall offering dynamic content

Over the winter break, a new video wall was installed in the lobby of Frey Hall.

Feb 20, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith named seventh president of Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, receiving unanimous approval from the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees.

Feb 20, 2025

Study finds similarities between whale calls and human speech

On February 20, 2025, a study was published in Science Advances by Mason Youngblood, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stony Brook University’s Institute for Advanced Computational Science.

Feb 19, 2025

Andrea Goldsmith appointed seventh president of Stony Brook University

Andrea Goldsmith has been appointed as the seventh president of Stony Brook University, as announced by The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees Chairman Merryl H. Tisch and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Darwin Day event explores evolution impacts at Chernobyl and Fukushima

Stony Brook University’s Department of Ecology and Evolution recently hosted a Darwin Day event focusing on the evolutionary impacts of nuclear fallout in regions like Chernobyl and Fukushima.

Feb 19, 2025

Stony Brook University receives grant for innovative cervical cancer diagnostics research

A research initiative at Stony Brook University is focusing on addressing barriers in cervical cancer diagnostics, backed by a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

Feb 18, 2025

Engineering deans discuss policy issues at ASEE colloquium

Dean Andrew Singer of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences participated in the Public Policy Colloquium held by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) from February 3 to 5 in Washington, DC.

Feb 18, 2025

Stony Brook podcast expands reach through WUSB radio broadcast

C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth (C4E), is now available on WUSB 90.1 FM and 107.3 FM.

Feb 17, 2025

Paul Shepson documents changing Arctic culture amid climate challenges

Since 1988, Paul Shepson has dedicated his career to studying the Arctic's natural atmosphere and the lives of its inhabitants.

Feb 17, 2025

Stony Brook student joins inaugural SUNY internship program

Stony Brook University student Marzia Amin has been selected as one of nine students statewide to join the inaugural cohort of the State University of New York (SUNY) Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Career Development Internship Program.

Feb 14, 2025

Musical 'Underground' premieres at Stony Brook Southampton's Avram Theater

Stony Brook Southampton recently hosted the Long Island premiere of "Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom" at the Avram Theater.

Feb 14, 2025

PhD graduate Amanda Rowe recognized as finalist for dissertation award

Amanda Rowe, a recent PhD graduate from Stony Brook University’s Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Anthropological Sciences, has been named a finalist for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Dissertation Award.

Feb 14, 2025

Stony Brook leaders urge Congress to address NIH grant caps and hospital funding

On February 12, William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine, traveled to Washington D.C. with SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. to discuss pressing federal issues with New York's congressional representatives and staff.

Feb 13, 2025

Stony Brook University's CELT launches new international education journal

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Stony Brook University has announced the launch of a new international journal, the International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJTTL).

Feb 12, 2025

Stony Brook innovators honored on National Inventors' Day

The Office for Research and Innovation, along with Intellectual Property Partners (IPP), took the opportunity on National Inventors’ Day to honor the contributions of Stony Brook University inventors.

Feb 12, 2025

Stony Brook hosts inaugural B.R.I.D.G.E.S., promoting interdisciplinary research among graduates

The inaugural B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Cross-Departmental Graduate Research Conference took place on January 30 at Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center, marking a significant milestone for graduate students across various departments.

Feb 11, 2025

Stony Brook hosts grant writing workshop with NEH & ACLS experts

The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook University is organizing a regional grant application writing workshop on February 27.

Feb 11, 2025

Artisan market at Stony Brook University highlights student creativity

Stony Brook University is set to host a new Artisan Market, organized by the Auxiliary Services Association (ASA) Department of Engagement and Guest Experience.

Feb 10, 2025

Neurosteroids linked to reduced sweet taste preference: Stony Brook University study

Researchers at Stony Brook University have explored the influence of neurosteroids on taste preferences using a laboratory brain model.

Feb 10, 2025

AI-grid project seeks resilience in power systems through advanced technology

Peng Zhang, a professor at Stony Brook University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading an AI-grid project to enhance the resilience of power grids.

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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.