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Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University launches 10-week geothermal energy program

Stony Brook University has launched a 10-week program focused on geothermal energy, which began on March 4.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University receives $12M grant for marine energy research

The Atlantic Marine Energy Center, a part of the Department of Energy, has allocated $12 million to a research project at Stony Brook University aimed at advancing marine energy.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook University celebrates Women's History Month with diverse events

Stony Brook University is marking Women's History Month this March with a series of events and activities under the theme "Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations."

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook professor joins RAD-AID mission to improve healthcare in Cape Verde

The new year presented an unexpected opportunity for Joseph Whitton, a clinical assistant professor and program director of Radiologic Technology/MRI at Stony Brook University.

Mar 3, 2025

Stony Brook student recognized for contributions to humanities research

Laci Burton, a University Scholar at Stony Brook, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for March.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Middle School hosts student bistro to reward good behavior

William Floyd Middle School organized its annual Student Bistro event in the faculty lounge, celebrating students recognized for positive behavior through the school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Elementary hosts fundraiser for St. Baldrick's childhood cancer research

William Floyd Elementary School is set to host a "Brave the Shave" event on March 14, from 9 am to 12 pm.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Ward Melville

The William Floyd Colonials boys' varsity basketball team secured a victory in their quarterfinal playoff game against Ward Melville, winning with a final score of 68-47.

Feb 28, 2025

Black History 101 Mobile Museum visits Stony Brook University

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum made a stop at Stony Brook University on February 27, providing an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage with artifacts that narrate the African American experience.

Feb 28, 2025

Two William Floyd High School juniors receive All-Eastern music honors

William Floyd High School juniors Jackson Seifert and Colin Smith have been recognized with All-Eastern honors by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

Feb 28, 2025

Stony Brook University increases food pantry donations amid rising demand

Stony Brook University is actively addressing food insecurity on campus through the efforts of its Finance & Administration Division.

Feb 28, 2025

High school art exhibition at Suffolk County Community College set for March

Suffolk County Community College's Flecker Gallery is set to host a High School Art Exhibition from March 24 through April 4, 2025.

Feb 28, 2025

Eddie Glaude Jr. urges Stony Brook University community toward historical reflection

Celebrated author and scholar Eddie Glaude Jr. addressed the Stony Brook University community on February 27, urging them to engage with the complexities of history, truth, and democracy during a Presidential Lecture.

Feb 28, 2025

William Floyd High School launches 'Undefined,' a new social media series

The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has launched a new social media video series titled "Undefined."

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook therapists highlight benefits of personalized music and art therapy

Kara Gerstein and Angela Reis have joined Stony Brook Medicine's Functional Therapeutic Activities department, where they apply their expertise in music and art therapy at Stony Brook University Hospital’s psychiatric ward.

Feb 27, 2025

Anthropologists share insights at Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series

Stony Brook University's Provost's Lecture Series recently featured two distinguished anthropologists, Lawrence Martin and Patricia Wright.

Feb 27, 2025

Stony Brook University's chef wins national award at NACUFS Culinary Challenge

Every day, students at Stony Brook University benefit from the culinary expertise of a national champion.

Feb 27, 2025

Student receives $10K grant from NASA for Venus exploration project

Edwin Tan, a mechanical engineering student at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support his team's project proposal in NASA's L’SPACE training program.

Feb 27, 2025

Sheriff Toulon Speaks with SSP after Hosting Student Ambassador Program Graduation at Pat-Med HS

Forty students participated in the inaugural coalition—fittingly entitled the Patchogue-Medford/Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Ambassador Program.

Feb 26, 2025

Stony Brook alumnus Nasir Stovall joins elite Schwarzman Scholars

Nasir Stovall, a 2021 graduate of Stony Brook University, has been selected for the 10th class of Schwarzman Scholars.

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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

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.


Local

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.