Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University News


Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook University's chef wins national award at NACUFS Culinary Challenge

Every day, students at Stony Brook University benefit from the culinary expertise of a national champion.

Feb 27, 2025

Student receives $10K grant from NASA for Venus exploration project

Edwin Tan, a mechanical engineering student at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support his team's project proposal in NASA's L’SPACE training program.

Feb 26, 2025

Stony Brook alumnus Nasir Stovall joins elite Schwarzman Scholars

Nasir Stovall, a 2021 graduate of Stony Brook University, has been selected for the 10th class of Schwarzman Scholars.

Feb 26, 2025

Stony Brook University researchers create large database for career identity study

Researchers at Stony Brook University have developed the largest database for studying career identity using social media biographies.

Feb 26, 2025

RedShred secures $1.8M contract from U.S. Air Force for AI project

RedShred, a company specializing in AI-powered text analytics and document understanding, has secured a $1.8 million Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) contract from the U.S. Air Force.

Feb 25, 2025

Marie Colvin Center director on distinguished lecturer: 'She's a leader in open-source intelligence'

Rhona Tarrant, executive editor of CBS News Confirmed, will present this year’s Marie Colvin Distinguished Lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Stony Brook University.

Feb 25, 2025

Stony Brook celebrates diversity through cultural events and initiatives

The Finance & Administration Alliance for Culture, Diversity & Inclusion at Stony Brook University has been active since the beginning of the year, organizing events to bring together the division's employees and celebrate their diverse cultural...

Feb 24, 2025

New York teacher John Melandro receives Milken Educator Award

John Melandro, a fifth-grade teacher at Tangier Smith Elementary School in Mastic Beach, New York, has been honored with the Milken Educator Award.

Feb 24, 2025

Stony Brook hospital earns Level One accreditation for geriatric emergency care

Stony Brook University Hospital's Emergency Department has been awarded Level One Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Feb 21, 2025

Craig Lehmann remembered for contributions to health education

The Stony Brook Medicine community mourns the loss of Craig Lehmann, PhD, CC (NRCC), FACB, a notable clinical chemist and innovator who passed away on January 26.

Feb 21, 2025

Stony Brook receives funds for solar projects under environmental bond act

Stony Brook University is set to receive funding to design and construct solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays across its campus.

Feb 21, 2025

Stony Brook University’s physics students earn national recognition for third straight year

The Stony Brook University chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been recognized as an Outstanding Chapter for the 2023-24 academic year.

Feb 21, 2025

Stony Brook University awards $500K for AI research projects

Thirteen teams from Stony Brook University have been awarded funding through the institution's AI Seed Grant Program.

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.

Daily Feed

Sports

Smithtown's Marcus Wertheim Leads Team Australia

Former Smithtown lacrosse standout Marcus Wertheim is dominating on the world stage. The Smithtown alumnus, who currently attends Brown University, led all players at the Super Sixes tournament, delivering an elite performance against international competition.


Sports

Sachem's Coach Mercurio Elected to Lacrosse Board

Congratulations to Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Rick Mercurio, who was elected to the World Lacrosse Board of Directors during the organization’s 2025 General Assembly. Mercurio fills one of two open Strategic Director positions, marking another significant milestone in his distinguished career in the sport.


Sports

LaFontaine Heads to the Isles Hall

Pat LaFontaine’s plaque has officially been added to the Islanders Hall of Fame wall, placing him among some of the most legendary figures in franchise history. The former star forward was inducted into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena, becoming the 17th member to receive the prestigious distinction.