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Stony Brook’s Jeff Ge receives top honor from American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Jeff Ge, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has received the ASME Machine Design Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Stony Brook physicist receives NSF CAREER Award for few-body systems research
Jesus Perez Rios, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award.
Stony Brook physics program reaches global top 40 in latest U.S. News ranking
Stony Brook University has achieved its highest placement to date in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities for Physics, ranking 39th worldwide and 19th nationally.
Stony Brook University Hospital named top pediatric hospital in New York by Money Magazine
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as the top hospital for pediatric care in New York State and ranked seventh nationally by Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Care list.
Stony Brook researchers unveil new nanoscopy platform for advanced quantum material studies
Stony Brook University researchers have introduced a new nanoscopy platform that could advance quantum sensing and material characterization.
Stony Brook receives $13.77M NSF grant for national supercomputing resource
Stony Brook University has been awarded a $13.77 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a new supercomputer intended to broaden access to artificial intelligence and research computing resources across the country.
Suffolk County Community College secures $1.7M TRIO grant for student support
Suffolk County Community College has received a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant that will provide $348,514 each year for five years, totaling $1.7 million.
William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis aims for another playoff run in 2025
The William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis team is preparing for the 2025 fall season under the leadership of head coach Dave Pia.
Stony Brook team develops AI tool for earlier Alzheimer’s detection
Researchers at Stony Brook University are working to improve early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using artificial intelligence.
William Floyd students mark Patriot Day with lessons on heroism
Students in the William Floyd School District participated in Patriot Day activities on September 11 to remember and honor those affected by the terrorist attacks in 2001.
Stony Brook University honors alumni lost on September 11 with memorials and new mural project
Members of the Stony Brook University community gathered on September 11, 2025, to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and honor the 21 alumni who died that day.
William Floyd students and staff participate in annual Smith Point Bridge Run for Literacy
More than 40 members of the William Floyd School District took part in the 24th annual Smith Point Bridge 5K Run for Literacy on September 6.
William Floyd varsity field hockey team focuses on playoffs with veteran leadership
The William Floyd varsity field hockey team enters the 2025 fall season with a roster dominated by experienced juniors and seniors, most of whom are returning from last year.
Stony Brook receives NYSERDA grant for innovative hospital-based hydrogen storage pilot
Stony Brook University has been awarded a grant exceeding $4.9 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a demonstration project focused on clean hydrogen storage.
Perseverance rover finds organic-rich mudstones on Mars; possible biosignatures reported
Data from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover have shown that rocks recently discovered in Jezero crater are mudstones containing organic carbon.
Stony Brook University prepares for annual CommUniversity Day celebration
Stony Brook University will host its annual CommUniversity Day on Saturday, September 27.
Stony Brook physicists help confirm theories on black hole mergers through major global collaboration
Stony Brook University researchers have played a significant role in an international team’s latest findings on black hole mergers, marking the 10th anniversary of the first direct detection of gravitational waves.
Stony Brook receives $4.9M grant for hospital-based hydrogen storage pilot
Stony Brook University has received a grant of more than $4.9 million from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop a hydrogen storage demonstration project at a Northwell Health Hospital site.
Stony Brook University announces finalists for third annual Stony Awards
Stony Brook University has announced the finalists for its third annual Stony Awards, set to take place in December.
Stony Brook University partners with NY Climate Exchange on new fellowship supporting climate tech innovators
The New York Climate Exchange, in collaboration with Stony Brook University, has announced its first group of Climate Tech Fellows.
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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.
Center Moriches earns highest distinction
Center Moriches High School has earned national banner recognition from Special Olympics North America.
House passes ‘Stop Illegal Entry Act’
Law passes that substantially increases penalties for people who enter or re-enter the Unites States illegally and also for those that commit additional felony crimes.