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Renaissance School celebrates graduation of new doctors ready for residency
The Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University held its 51st Convocation on May 19, marking the graduation of 133 students who received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees.
Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society
World-renowned physicist Barry Barish has been elected as a member of the American Philosophical Society (APS).
Stony Brook recognizes seven faculty members with educational effectiveness awards
Seven faculty and staff members from various Stony Brook University colleges and schools have been honored with the Excellence in Educational Effectiveness Award.
Stony Brook Medicine adopts AI tech for enhanced heart disease diagnosis
Stony Brook Medicine has become the first healthcare provider on Long Island to implement HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an artificial intelligence technology designed to improve the diagnosis of heart disease.
Stony Brook University supports freshman research in humanities through new funding
Stony Brook University is providing unique research opportunities for its first-year students in the humanities and social sciences.
Tangier Smith Elementary celebrates Earth Day with family night
Tangier Smith Elementary School recently hosted a "Go Green, Go Global" family night in celebration of Earth Day.
Haugland Group donates trailer to support robotics and technical education
The Haugland Group, LLC has donated a 2024 aluminum trailer to support the William Floyd Robotics and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Stony Brook University's peer support team aids student wellbeing
College life can be a challenging period for many students, with various factors such as being away from home for the first time, managing work and internships, and dealing with personal issues.
Board of Education highlights achievements at May meeting
Please enjoy this recap of the May 13, 2025, Board of Education meeting with a performance by the WFHS Chamber Orchestra, recognition of the Floyd Robotics team and Youth and Government award winners, as well as a presentation by William Floyd...
William Floyd Elementary presents 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' on May 16-17
The William Floyd Elementary School Drama Club is set to perform "The Little Mermaid Jr.
Suffolk County Community College holds graduation for over 4,200 students
Suffolk County Community College is set to hold its Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies on May 22, 2025.
Stony Brook University earns silver rating for sustainability efforts
Stony Brook University has achieved a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts, as recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Barry Barish elected to American Philosophical Society
On May 15, 2025, Stony Brook University announced that Barry Barish, a distinguished physicist and Nobel Laureate, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS).
Suffolk student wins prestigious national transfer scholarship
Udya Dewanamuni, a student from Suffolk County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Stony Brook's EOP/AIM honors outstanding students at annual awards ceremony
The Educational Opportunity Program/Advancement on Individual Merit (EOP/AIM) at Stony Brook University held its annual awards ceremony on May 1 at the DeVries Center.
Stony Brook showcases student innovation at first engineering design event
Stony Brook University recently held its inaugural Engineering Senior Design Showcase, highlighting the innovative work of its senior engineering students.
Stony Brook hosts 'Disrupt the Brook' to foster student entrepreneurship
Stony Brook University recently hosted "Disrupt the Brook," an event designed to encourage students to explore entrepreneurial thinking and build an inclusive innovation ecosystem.
SBU students gain valuable insights at BEYA Conference
Stony Brook University students recently attended the Becoming Everything You Are (BEYA) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
Stony Brook University receives silver rating for sustainability achievements
Stony Brook University has been awarded a STARS 3.0 Silver rating for its sustainability efforts by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
Student innovation takes center stage at URECA/VIP Symposium
Multidisciplinary collaboration was showcased at the Student Activities Center Ballrooms during the 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URECA) Celebration and Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Symposium on April 30.
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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.
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.
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.