Education News on South Shore Press

Education Latest News

Nov 15, 2024

Women leaders inspire future healthcare professionals at Stony Brook panel

Students interested in healthcare careers gathered at the Health Sciences Center on October 17 for a panel discussion featuring fifteen professionals from Stony Brook Medicine.

Nov 15, 2024

William Floyd Middle School hosts first annual PBIS kickoff celebration

William Floyd Middle School (WFMS) recently organized its inaugural Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) kickoff event.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals receive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (SBSH) have both been awarded an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 by The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook University wins gold at international synthetic biology competition

Stony Brook University's iGEM team has secured a gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree, marking their third victory in this prestigious competition.

Nov 15, 2024

Stony Brook hospitals earn top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group

Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital have both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group.

Nov 14, 2024

Student muralist recognized by SoMAS dean for octopus artwork

The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) recently celebrated student artist Norah Allam for her octopus mural in the Endeavor Hall lobby.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook team explores offshore wind farm's impact on future energy

In 2016, Block Island, Rhode Island, transitioned from diesel generators to five offshore wind turbines, marking the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States.

Nov 14, 2024

Stony Brook women’s soccer wins CAA title; faces Penn State next

The Stony Brook University women's soccer team secured its first-ever Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship by defeating Monmouth 2-1 on November 9.

Nov 14, 2024

New director Dino Martins discusses climate research at Turkana Basin Institute

Dino Martins, a Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist, took over as the director of Stony Brook University's Turkana Basin Institute in September.

Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Huseyin Isildak named chief at Stony Brook's ENT division

Dr. Apostolos Tassiopoulos, the chair of the Stony Brook Department of Surgery, has announced the appointment of Dr. Huseyin Isildak as chief of the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ENT). Dr. Isildak had been serving as interim...

Nov 13, 2024

SBU marks International Education Week with diverse events

Stony Brook University is set to celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, an event aimed at promoting global awareness and cultural exchange on campus.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook hosts inaugural accounting case competition testing student skills

Students at Stony Brook University’s College of Business participated in the first Accounting Case Competition on November 8.

Nov 13, 2024

Zariel Macchia wins Suffolk Championship and earns USATF Athlete of the Week

William Floyd High School senior Zariel Macchia has achieved significant success in recent competitions.

Nov 13, 2024

Fu-Pen Chiang retires after notable career at Stony Brook University

Over 50 individuals, including colleagues, friends, and family, gathered on November 8 at the Charles B. Wang Center to honor Fu-Pen Chiang's retirement after 57 years at Stony Brook University.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University honors eight new SUNY Distinguished Professors

Stony Brook University held a ceremony on November 7 to honor eight faculty members who were named SUNY Distinguished Professors in 2024.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University wins third gold medal at international iGEM competition

Stony Brook University's International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team has secured its third gold medal at the iGEM Giant Jamboree.

Nov 13, 2024

Stony Brook University highlights global impact at 'Unstoppable Momentum' event

Stony Brook University recently celebrated its global impact at the "Unstoppable Momentum" event held on October 25.

Nov 13, 2024

William Floyd United Teachers hosts second annual coat giveaway on November 23

William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) is set to host its second annual 1,000 Coat Giveaway on Saturday, November 23.

Nov 12, 2024

William Floyd Colonials advance to semifinals after defeating Sachem East

The William Floyd Colonials varsity football team secured a spot in the semifinals of the Suffolk County Division I playoffs with a decisive 43-22 victory over Sachem East.

Nov 12, 2024

Stony Brook University develops climate-focused academic initiatives

Stony Brook University is intensifying its efforts to create climate-focused academic programs aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for a workforce impacted by climate change.

Daily Feed

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.