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Apr 2, 2025

William Floyd honors 2025 fine arts wall of distinction recipients

The William Floyd School District's Fine Arts and Music departments held a ceremony to honor the 2025 class of Fine Arts Wall of Distinction recipients.

Apr 1, 2025

Sagtikos Art Gallery hosts student exhibition at Suffolk Community College

The Sagtikos Art Gallery at Suffolk County Community College's Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood is set to present its 2025 Student Art Exhibition.

Apr 1, 2025

Student art exhibition at Suffolk County Community College's Flecker Gallery to showcase talent

The Flecker Gallery on Suffolk County Community College's Ammerman Campus is set to present its 2025 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition from April 17 to May 16, 2025.

Apr 1, 2025

Stony Brook professor Gábor Balázsi inducted as AIMBE Fellow for synthetic gene circuit work

Gábor Balázsi, PhD, a prominent Biomedical Engineering professor at Stony Brook University, has been accorded the honor of being named a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).

Mar 31, 2025

Stony Brook researcher explores cancer drugs for hemorrhagic stroke treatment

Research led by Ke Jian Liu, a pathology professor at Stony Brook University, might pave the way for new treatments for hemorrhagic stroke using existing cancer drugs.

Mar 31, 2025

William Floyd Counseling Center hosts college fair and career expo on April 3

The William Floyd Counseling Center is set to hold its annual "College Fair & Career Expo" on Thursday, April 3, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm in the high school gymnasium.

Mar 31, 2025

Moriches school choir performs national anthem at Stony Brook University event

Students from Moriches Elementary School had the opportunity to showcase their musical talents during a recent Stony Brook Seawolves women’s basketball game.

Mar 31, 2025

William Floyd Robotics Team earns quality award at FIRST Long Island Regional

The William Floyd High School Robotics Team #287 participated in the FIRST Robotics Long Island Regional competition at Hofstra University last weekend.

Mar 29, 2025

Janet Hyunju Clarke honored with 2025 ALA Medal of Excellence for education initiative

Janet Hyunju Clarke, associate dean of research and learning at Stony Brook University Libraries, has been awarded the ALA Medal of Excellence Award.

Mar 29, 2025

William Paca Middle School students earn CPR certification through local partnership

Eighth-grade students at William Paca Middle School have earned their CPR certification through a collaborative effort with Mastic Ambulance and Stony Brook University Hospital.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook hosts series for high school women exploring careers in STEM

As part of Women's History Month, Stony Brook University is actively engaging high school women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through its High School Women in STEM Career Awareness Series.

Mar 28, 2025

Renaissance School of Medicine celebrates Match Day for graduating students

Students from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University celebrated their Match Day on March 21, marking the next step in their medical careers.

Mar 28, 2025

Quantum Networks Town Hall discusses advancements in U.S.-based initiatives

Five years ago, the quantum community gathered to create a vision for developing a quantum internet in the United States.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook honors faculty reviewers contributing to research growth

The Office for Research and Innovation (OR&I) at Stony Brook University recently acknowledged the efforts of faculty members who have contributed to the peer review process for seed grant programs and limited competitions.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates faculty members named AAAS Fellows

Stony Brook University faculty members Gordon T. Taylor, Katherine B. Aubrecht, and Michael A. Bender have been appointed as 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.

Mar 28, 2025

Margaret Schedel joins ACE Fellows Program to develop leadership skills in higher education

Margaret Schedel, a professor at Stony Brook University’s Department of Music, is one of the 25 emerging academic leaders selected for the 2025-26 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program.

Mar 28, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates 3 faculty named as AAAS Fellows

Stony Brook University has announced that three faculty members have been named 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Mar 27, 2025

Wolfie reaches semifinal stage in SUNY Mascot Madness competition

Wolfie, the mascot of Stony Brook University, has progressed to the semifinals in the SUNY Mascot Madness competition.

Mar 27, 2025

Victor Canela honored with Norman R. McConney Jr. Award by SUNY

Stony Brook University student Victor Canela has been recognized with the Norman R. McConney Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

Four William Floyd Student-Musicians Selected for SCMEA Private Study Scholarship

Each student will receive a $500 award for private lesson study this summer and were recognized at the SCMEA concerts held earlier this month.

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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.