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May 5, 2025

Jazz Loft concert series begins at Stony Brook Southampton with 'Jazz as Democracy

The Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton began its concert series, The Jazz Loft @ Southampton, with a performance titled "Jazz As Democracy" on April 24.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook students engage in community service to tackle food insecurity and support hospitals

May is National Volunteer Month, and students at Stony Brook University are actively participating in various community service projects.

May 5, 2025

Study receives $2.76 million grant to investigate diabetic kidney disease mechanisms

Preserving kidney health in diabetes patients remains a significant challenge due to complications that arise over time.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook Hospitals achieve top safety grade from Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have each earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

May 5, 2025

Visiting artist Carolyn Lazard explores themes of care and ableism at Stony Brook University

Over a week in April, faculty and doctoral students at Stony Brook University engaged with visiting artist Carolyn Lazard, whose work addresses themes of care, ableism, and dependency.

May 5, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates academic innovators at annual NAI-SBU Chapter meeting

The Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University hosted the annual meeting of the Stony Brook University Chapter of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI-SBU Chapter) on May 6.

May 4, 2025

SBU Chorale showcases global freedom songs at Spring 2025 concert

The Stony Brook University (SBU) Chorale and Camerata Singers presented their Spring 2025 Concert at the Staller Center Reception Hall on May 5.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook University tackles climate change with global solutions and local initiatives

In an ongoing response to the challenges posed by climate change, Stony Brook University is taking a proactive approach through various initiatives and collaborations.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook Southampton community participates in annual beach clean-up

Last weekend, Stony Brook Southampton's community took part in the annual beach clean-up event on Warners Island in Shinnecock Bay.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook women's lacrosse team wins third straight CAA regular season title

The Stony Brook women's lacrosse team secured its third consecutive Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) regular season championship with a decisive 15-5 victory against Hofstra University on April 27 in a contest known as the "Battle of Long Island."

May 2, 2025

Anant Yardi to speak at Stony Brook University’s 2025 convocation

Anant Yardi, founder and CEO of Yardi Systems, is set to deliver the keynote address at Stony Brook University College of Business's upcoming Convocation ceremony on May 21, 2025.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook students receive SUNY’s Chancellor Awards for Student Excellence

Fourteen seniors from Stony Brook University were among 193 students recognized with the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the State University of New York’s highest student accolade.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook caps Earthstock celebration with environmental fair

Stony Brook University conducted its annual Earthstock Street Fair on April 25, bringing together the campus and nearby communities at the SAC Plaza and Academic Mall.

May 2, 2025

Stony Brook University President-Elect visits Stony Brook Medicine on East Campus

Stony Brook University President-Elect, Andrea Goldsmith, visited the East Campus on April 18.

May 1, 2025

Stony Brook brings doctors back to school for local high school students

More than 50 physicians, residents, medical, and dental students from Stony Brook’s Renaissance School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine visited four high schools in Suffolk County, New York, on April 11 as part of Doctors Back to School Day.

May 1, 2025

Stony Brook unveils Alumni Wall to showcase journalism and communication successes

The School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) at Stony Brook University has unveiled a new Alumni Wall in its newsroom.

May 1, 2025

Stony Brook University faculty contribute to Climate Solutions Summit NYC on Governors Island

The inaugural Climate Solutions Summit NYC, hosted by The New York Climate Exchange, took place on Governors Island on April 23-24.

May 1, 2025

Sachem Dental Group establishes endodontics scholarship fund at Stony Brook University

Sachem Dental Group has partnered with the Stony Brook Foundation to establish the Sachem Dental Group Endodontics Scholarship Fund at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.

May 1, 2025

Stony Brook opens 2025 Commencement season with Grad Day

Stony Brook University launched its 2025 Commencement season with Grad Day on April 16, attracting many students to the Staller Steps and the Charles B. Wang Center.

Apr 27, 2025

Stony Brook University beautifies campus for Earthstock celebration

Stony Brook University’s Advancement team observed Earthstock on April 25 with a beautification effort on campus.

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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.