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Dec 16, 2024

Stony Brook interim president shares holiday greetings in annual video

Stony Brook University Interim President Richard McCormick extended holiday greetings to the university community through an annual video message.

Dec 16, 2024

High school artists create portraits for Indian youth

William Floyd High School art students have engaged in a creative initiative through the "Memory Project," an endeavor aimed at fostering cultural connections and kindness worldwide.

Dec 14, 2024

William Floyd mourns loss of Coach Darrell Sumpter after fatal accident

The William Floyd School District has announced the passing of boys' varsity assistant basketball coach Darrell Sumpter.

Dec 13, 2024

College departments host inaugural Chemistry and P&A 5K Challenge

Two departments from the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University, the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Physics and Astronomy, collaborated for a new event on December 9.

Dec 13, 2024

Stony Brook University choral concert highlights diverse voices in winter performance

Stony Brook University's winter choral concert showcased a collection of songs that conveyed themes of hope, love, and peace.

Dec 13, 2024

Nature writing class culminates in student photo exhibit at SoMAS

At the start of the Fall 2024 semester, David Taylor and Chris Paparo launched a new course titled Nature Writing and Photography (SUS 350).

Dec 13, 2024

Stony Brook honors record number of fellowship applicants

This year, over 100 students submitted applications for competitive fellowships for the 2025-26 academic year, marking the largest group ever.

Dec 13, 2024

Moriches Elementary celebrates creativity in annual pumpkin carving contest

In late October, Moriches Elementary School hosted its 45th annual "Great Pumpkin" contest.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook launches video series highlighting diversity perspectives

Members of the Stony Brook University community have an opportunity to express what Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) means to them through a new video series.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook University fosters partnerships for climate solutions

The Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) at Stony Brook University held its third town hall event on December 4, aiming to strengthen partnerships with community and industry leaders.

Dec 12, 2024

Moriches Elementary School's card drive brings holiday cheer to local seniors

Moriches Elementary School collaborated with New York State Senator Dean Murray and the organization "Voices for Seniors" to conduct a holiday greeting card drive.

Dec 12, 2024

William Floyd High School NJROTC excels at annual inspection and wins color guard competition

The William Floyd High School NJROTC recently completed their Annual Military Inspection and Pass-in-Review.

Dec 12, 2024

Wolfie Tank celebrates ten years fostering student entrepreneurship at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University's Wolfie Tank, a pitch competition inspired by the television show Shark Tank, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates anniversary of gratitude initiative honoring faculty and staff

Stony Brook University recently celebrated the first anniversary of its Gratitude Gram initiative.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook students receive Mow Shiah Lin Scholarship for scientific achievements

Pallavi Surana and Varun Ravi Kankanallu, doctoral students at Stony Brook University, have been awarded the 20th annual Mow Shiah Lin Scholarship.

Dec 12, 2024

Campus Beautification Committee enhances Stony Brook University with diverse art projects

The Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University has been actively working to enhance the campus environment through various art projects.

Dec 11, 2024

SBU Eats hosts third annual Rothefeller Tree Lighting

SBU Eats hosted its third annual Rothefeller Tree Lighting event on December 4 at the Roth Food Court, bringing a touch of Rockefeller Center to the campus.

Dec 10, 2024

WFSD Elementary School Student-Musicians Selected for Prestigious Festival

Eighteen fourth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District were selected to be a part of the 16th Annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK (Parents, Educators And Kids) Festival

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook Southampton hosts annual windmill lighting event

Stony Brook Southampton held its annual Windmill Lighting and Winter Wonderland Reception on December 5, continuing a beloved tradition.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook University uses AI to enhance railway safety

AI researchers at Stony Brook University have developed a new model using artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves to detect faults in switch rails.

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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.