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Stony Brook students win SUNY GREAT Award for research excellence
Twelve graduate students from Stony Brook University have been awarded the 2025 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award.
Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team aims for CAA championship against Drexel
Following a decisive victory over Elon with a score of 15-4 in the CAA Championship Semifinals on May 1, the Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team is set to compete for the CAA championship.
Stony Brook civil engineering students excel at metropolitan symposium
The American Society of Civil Engineers: Stony Brook Chapter (ASCE-SBU) took part in the 2025 ASCE Metropolitan Student Symposium from April 25 to 27 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Stony Brook students create eco-friendly fashion during Earthstock 2025
Stony Brook University students engaged in a unique project as part of Earthstock 2025, focusing on the intersection of environmental art, activism, and fashion.
William Floyd High School art students showcase talent at county exhibition
Four students from William Floyd High School were recognized for their artistic talents at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association (SCALA) All-County and Senior Scholarship Show.
Stony Brook researcher gains access to rare lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission
Timothy Glotch, a planetary scientist at Stony Brook University, is leading one of only two United States research teams granted access to lunar samples from China's Chang’e-5 mission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
William Floyd High School hosts annual coffee house and art auction
The William Floyd High School Literary Magazine and Art Honor Society are organizing their annual Coffee House & Art Auction.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.