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William Floyd School District hosts annual faculty art exhibit
The William Floyd School District Art Department is holding its annual Faculty Art Exhibit at the Susan Hersh Art Gallery, located in the main lobby of William Floyd High School.
Stony Brook occupational therapy students assist older drivers through CarFit program
Second-year doctoral students from Stony Brook University’s Occupational Therapy Program recently participated in a CarFit event aimed at helping older drivers adjust their vehicles for improved safety and comfort.
Stony Brook University Hospital receives national recognition from Healthgrades for specialty clinical care
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has received national recognition from Healthgrades for its clinical care in stroke, cardiac, and joint replacement services.
Phyllis Sterne establishes funds supporting Stony Brook's NICU and nursing education
Phyllis Sterne, who experienced an emergency C-section and a five-week stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Stony Brook University Hospital over 40 years ago, has established two funds to support NICU services and nursing education...
Stony Brook University artists participate in Port Jefferson Fall Art Walk
Three members of the Stony Brook University community are participating in the 2025 Fall Art Walk in Port Jefferson, showcasing their artwork throughout the village.
William Floyd varsity football finishes undefeated season ahead of playoffs
The William Floyd High School varsity football team, under the leadership of head coach Paul Longo, completed its 2025 regular season undefeated with an 8-0 record.
Stony Brook professor named inaugural fellow supporting SUNY's new approach to teaching about artificial intelligence
Shyam Sharma, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University, has been named among the first group of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows.
Jazz Loft @ Southampton presents Sinatra tribute concert on November 7
The Jazz Loft @ Southampton Concert Series will continue its fall season on Friday, November 7, with a performance titled “Strictly Sinatra!
Stony Brook University launches employability program for first-generation students with Santander grant
Stony Brook University has received a grant from Santander US to support its new Pathways to Employability initiative.
William Floyd High School students collect environmental data at local river sites
William Floyd High School science students recently took part in the annual “A Day in the Life” project at Forge River Marina and Osprey Park.
Undergraduate honored for Parkinson’s disease research at Stony Brook University
Mariami Kochiashvili, an undergraduate double majoring in biology and psychology at Stony Brook University, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for November.
Stony Brook University holds annual march against domestic violence
Dozens of students, staff, and community members gathered at Stony Brook University on October 29 for the annual “Take a Stand/Walk With Me” march to raise awareness about relationship and domestic violence.
Karen Levitov leads Zuccaire Gallery's educational mission at Stony Brook University
Since 2014, Karen Levitov has served as director and curator of the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery at Stony Brook University, where she emphasizes education and social relevance in her approach to curating exhibitions.
Stony Brook University hosts Native American Heritage Month panel and art exhibition
Stony Brook University will mark Native American Heritage Month with a public event on Wednesday, November 12.
AI Innovation Institute to host seminar on information-theoretic approaches in machine learning
The AI Innovation Institute (AI3) is set to host a seminar featuring Professor Meir Feder from Tel-Aviv University on Monday, November 10.
Stony Brook University launches first Back the Brook crowdfunding event for students
On November 19, Stony Brook University will launch its first Back the Brook event, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign aimed at supporting student clubs, organizations, and athletic programs.
William Floyd and Paca middle schoolers explore Van Gogh exhibit at NY Botanical Gardens
Eighth grade art students from William Floyd Middle School and William Paca Middle School visited the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx to experience the "Van Gogh’s Flowers" exhibit.
Stony Brook University draws record attendance at annual Light the Brook celebration
Stony Brook University hosted its eighth annual Light the Brook event on November 3, marking the beginning of the holiday season with a record number of attendees.
Stony Brook University town hall launches initiative for cross-campus strategic planning
Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith hosted a town hall on October 21 at the Bauman Center for Leadership and Service, bringing together about 100 students, staff, faculty, and leaders from both the main campus and Stony Brook...
New research confirms Nanotyrannus is not a young Tyrannosaurus rex
For years, scientists believed that Nanotyrannus, a dinosaur discovered in the 1940s, was simply a young Tyrannosaurus rex.
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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.
Are The Mets Going with a Youth Movement?
It’s hard to believe that the New York Mets, with a billionaire owner, might opt for a youth movement after spending so much on a star player like Juan Soto just last season, but that nightmare might become a reality for Amazin’ fans.
Bowl Season Brings Value
The new landscape of college football has brought many changes, and the transfer portal has significantly affected bowl games. More and more players are opting out of bowl games if their teams aren’t in the College Football Playoff, and while that is disappointing for fans, it gives sports bettors an edge.