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Nov 15, 2024

Women leaders inspire future healthcare professionals at Stony Brook panel

Students interested in healthcare careers gathered at the Health Sciences Center on October 17 for a panel discussion featuring fifteen professionals from Stony Brook Medicine.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals receive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have both been awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 by The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 14, 2024

Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork

The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy

In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next

The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.

Nov 14, 2024

New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute

Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.

Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Huseyin Isildak named chief at Stony Brook's ENT division

Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, the chair of the Stony Brook Department of Surgery, has announced the appointment of Dr. Huseyin Isildak as chief of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Dr. Isildak had been serving as interim...

Nov 13, 2024

SBU marks International Education Week with diverse events

Stony Brook University is set to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, an event aimed at promoting global awareness and cultural exchange on campus.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook hosts inaugural accounting case competition testing student skills

Students at Stony Brook University’s College of Business participated in the first Accounting Case Competition on November 8.

Nov 13, 2024

Fu-Pen Chiang retires after notable career at Stony Brook University

Over 50 individuals, including colleagues, friends, and family, gathered on November 8 at the Charles B. Wang Center to honor Fu-Pen Chiang's retirement after 57 years at Stony Brook University.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University honors eight new SUNY Distinguished Professors

Stony Brook University held a ceremony on November 7 to honor eight faculty members who were named SUNY Distinguished Professors in 2024.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University wins third gold medal at international iGEM competition

Stony Brook University's International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has secured its third gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University highlights global impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' event

Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives

Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University's SBU Eats fosters community through unique hospitality initiatives

At Stony Brook University, dining services aim to provide more than just meals.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony

Stony Brook University commemorated Veterans Day with a ceremony held on November 11 at the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts events for Native American Heritage Month

Stony Brook University is commemorating Native American Heritage Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Native American and Indigenous Peoples.

Nov 12, 2024

Documentary explores discovery of hidden rainforest in Madagascar

A newly discovered tropical rainforest in Madagascar is drawing global scientific attention.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook PhD student receives prestigious DoD NDSEG Fellowship

Adebayo Braimah, a PhD student in computer science at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook hosts conference promoting inclusive opportunities for disabled individuals

The second annual Inclusion Done Right! (IDR!) Conference convened a diverse group of participants at Stony Brook University to discuss and advance practices that promote inclusion, participation, and accessibility.

Daily Feed

Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Library Trustees Thank Taxpayers for Victories

I’m deeply grateful to the residents of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library District for approving the library budget, as well as for re-electing me.


State

State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up

Long Islanders out on the water are looking to stay safe this summer.


National

South Shore Press Reporter Makes a Stop at the Grand Canyon

South Shore Press Reporter Robert Chartuk makes a stop at the Grand Canyon.