Stony Brook University News

Stony Brook University News


Jan 9, 2025

Stony Brook professor awarded for innovative hydrogen storage research

Devinder Mahajan, a professor at Stony Brook University, has been recognized by the State University of New York (SUNY) with the Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) award for 2024.

Jan 8, 2025

Study links advanced kidney disease with weakened immune response

Fighting infections while dealing with chronic diseases has been a persistent challenge, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jan 7, 2025

Former Stony Brook Basketball Hoopster Snags High Honors Overseas

The Seoul Knights have a solid 17-6 record. Warney is league's best scorer this season, averaging 25 points per game, while leading the league in rebounds with 13 rebounds per game. He also is 8th in league for most assists and averages 53% from the field.

Jan 6, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins national fellowship to tackle health inequities

Ann-Margaret Navarra, an associate professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been chosen for a national fellowship aimed at addressing health inequities in the United States.

Jan 6, 2025

Rep. Nick LaLota calls for strong federal investment in education

In a recent session of the US House of Representatives, Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-1) emphasized the importance of federal investments in research and education.

Jan 3, 2025

Stony Brook's student affairs named among top promising places to work

Stony Brook University's Division of Student Affairs has been recognized as one of the 2025 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

Jan 2, 2025

Stony Brook University announces dates for Winterfest 2025

Stony Brook University is set to host its second annual Winterfest from January 13 through January 22, offering a variety of activities for the campus community.

Jan 2, 2025

Renaissance School of Medicine announces call for abstracts for research day

The Renaissance School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Affairs, in collaboration with the Group for Women in Medicine and Science, will host the 19th Annual Women in Medicine & Science Research Day on March 5, 2025.

Jan 2, 2025

Simons STEM scholar shares research journey at Stony Brook University

Ronan Tiu, a sophomore at Stony Brook University (SBU), has been named the URECA researcher of the month for January.

Jan 2, 2025

Stony Brook leaders push for increased FY26 science funding during DC visit

On December 18, Kevin Gardner, Vice President for Research at Stony Brook University, along with Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations Lauren Brookmeyer, visited Washington, DC.

Dec 31, 2024

Stony Brook joins $11M ARPA-H initiative to boost vaccine development with AI

Stony Brook University's Department of Computer Science is participating in an $11 million research initiative to enhance vaccine development using artificial intelligence.

Dec 30, 2024

National Honors for Stony Brook Soccer Player

The Stony Brook Seawolf becomes the third student-athlete in program history to earn the honor. Beck also was voted #96 on Top Drawer Soccer's Top 100 Players in 2024. As a women's soccer junior midfielder, Beck was named to the Second Team. She joins Alyssa Francese and Chelsie DePonte as the only other players in school history to take that honor.

Dec 30, 2024

Stony Brook offers new online course on understanding climate change

Stony Brook University is offering a new one-credit online course this spring to help students understand climate change.

Dec 30, 2024

Stony Brook alumnus establishes scholarship fund honoring late wife

David Arpi, a Stony Brook University alumnus, has established an endowed scholarship fund in memory of his late wife, Natalie Gubb.

Dec 30, 2024

NSF funds $2 million program for disadvantaged ECE students at Stony Brook University

Mónica Bugallo and her team have secured a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support disadvantaged students in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).

Dec 23, 2024

Students adapt holiday toys for children with disabilities

Stony Brook University students and local non-profit organizations collaborated to adapt toys for children with disabilities.

Dec 23, 2024

Stony Brook student receives award for conservation biology contributions

Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo has been awarded the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award by the Society for Conservation Biology's Africa Region.

Dec 23, 2024

Stony Brook University reflects on significant events and achievements in 2024

Stony Brook University has experienced a notable year in 2024, marked by significant events and achievements.

Dec 20, 2024

Food Lab introduces immunity workshop series with Nadia Ernestus

The Food Lab at Stony Brook Southampton is introducing a workshop series titled "Boost Your Immunity Naturally," which will be led by health coach and educator Nadia Ernestus.

Dec 20, 2024

1M awarded for climate resilience projects in New York Metro area

Nearly a dozen communities on Long Island, in the Bronx, and Westchester County are among those benefiting from more than $1 million in resilience planning support grants.

Daily Feed

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.