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May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine seeks applicants for health occupations partnership program

Stony Brook Medicine is currently accepting applications for its Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) program.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd High School sets graduation guidelines for class of 2025

The William Floyd School District has released the checklist and guidelines for the upcoming high school graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held outdoors, with rain dates set for Sunday, June...

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook University's Renaissance School celebrates graduation of 133 new doctors

The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, where 133 graduates received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook shines at 2025 SUNY university address

Stony Brook University played a prominent role in the 2025 SUNY State of the University Address and Campus Showcase.

May 21, 2025

William Floyd School District honored for excellence in music education

The William Floyd School District has been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by The NAMM Foundation.

May 21, 2025

SBU alumni share career paths at sustainability panel

Stony Brook University held its annual Sustainability Studies Alumni Panel on April 23, coinciding with the Earthstock celebration.

May 21, 2025

Stony Brook Medicine honors HOPE Program students at graduation ceremony

Stony Brook Medicine recently celebrated the achievements of 77 high school students at the 2025 Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence (HOPE) Program Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremony.

May 21, 2025

Engineering students create innovative solution for injured sea turtle

A team of three female mechanical engineering students, Polina Bragina, Molly Rubin, and Anna Koulakova, have developed a 3D-printed vest to aid Chestnut, a sea turtle struggling with positive buoyancy due to an old injury.

May 20, 2025

Budget propositions pass; trustees re-elected

The results of the 2025-26 budget vote and trustee election have been announced.

May 20, 2025

App predicts fall risk advances in national start-up competition

Falling is a significant health risk for many Americans, particularly older adults.

May 20, 2025

Stony Brook University honors outstanding graduate scholars at annual awards ceremony

Stony Brook University held its annual Graduate Awards Ceremony on May 20 in the Student Union Ballroom.

May 20, 2025

William Floyd High School students earn multiple Teeny Award nominations

Ten students from William Floyd High School have been nominated for the Teeny Awards in six categories, recognizing their contributions both on-stage and behind the scenes.

May 20, 2025

Stony Brook celebrates Class of 2025 with commencement week brunch

Stony Brook University held a "Cap & Gown Brunch" on May 20 at the Student Activities Center’s Shore Club to honor the Class of 2025.

May 19, 2025

Origami Club's latest artwork finds new home at Health Sciences Library

The Origami Club's latest project has found a new home at the Health Sciences Library on East Campus.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook alumni join prestigious National Academy of Sciences

Two alumni from Stony Brook University have been inducted into the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

May 19, 2025

Catacosinos Fellowship awarded to three doctoral students in computer science

This month, three doctoral students from the Department of Computer Science have been honored with the Catacosinos Fellowship for Excellence in Computer Science.

May 19, 2025

Researchers explore why writers find large language models lacking

Researchers at Stony Brook University and Salesforce AI Research are investigating the reasons behind professional writers' dissatisfaction with Large Language Models (LLMs).

May 19, 2025

Christina Geraci reflects on ongoing connection with Stony Brook University

Alumna Christina Geraci, a 2004 graduate of Stony Brook University, has remained an active participant in university events for over two decades.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook University strengthens collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory

For nearly thirty years, Stony Brook University (SBU) has fostered a collaborative relationship with Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), one of the nation's leading research facilities.

May 19, 2025

Stony Brook Venture Challenge showcases innovative tech startups

The Long Island High Technology Incubator (LIHTI) recently hosted the Spring 2025 Stony Brook Venture Challenge, where 14 startups presented their business ideas to a panel of judges.

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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

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.