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Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University advances initiatives during International Year of Quantum

As the world commemorates a century of quantum mechanics, Stony Brook University is playing a significant role in advancing quantum science and technology.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University launches Trustee Scholarship for NY student leaders

Stony Brook University has introduced a new Trustee Scholarship to honor New York students for their community engagement and leadership.

Jun 11, 2025

Rabih Chaer named chief in Stony Brook's vascular division

The Stony Brook Medicine Department of Surgery has appointed Rabih Chaer, MD, as the new chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and associate professor of surgery. Dr. Chaer transitions to this role from his previous position as chief of the...

Jun 11, 2025

Biochemistry major highlights creativity's role in experiential learning

Trinity Hausch, a junior in the WISE honors program at Stony Brook University, has been named the URECA researcher of the month for June.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook professor Tamara Fernando awarded prestigious 2025 ACLS Fellowship

Tamara Fernando, an assistant professor in the Department of History at Stony Brook University, has been awarded a 2025 ACLS Fellowship.

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook University inventors receive new patents

The Office for Research and Innovation and Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) has announced the issuance of new patents to inventors at Stony Brook University.

Jun 11, 2025

Lav Varshney appointed inaugural director of Stony Brook's AI Innovation Institute

Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).

Jun 11, 2025

New bioprinting method may enhance tissue engineering

A team of biomedical researchers, led by Michael Mak from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has developed a new bioprinting method called TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 11, 2025

Stony Brook leaders emphasize universities' key role in drug development

A recent op-ed in STAT by Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch from Stony Brook University emphasizes the significant role U.S. universities play in drug innovation.

Jun 10, 2025

Local schools announce 'Meet the Teacher' schedules

Monday, July 28, marks the beginning of a series of "Meet the Teacher" events across various schools.

Jun 10, 2025

Stony Brook unveils world's largest foldable video display wall

Stony Brook University has announced the completion of the FlexiCAVE, described as the world's largest flexible and dynamically reconfigurable high-resolution stereo display facility.

Jun 10, 2025

William Floyd High School wins grant for stormwater runoff project

A team of students from William Floyd High School has been awarded a grant by the Long Island Regional Planning Council.

Jun 10, 2025

Senior portrait scheduling announced for William Floyd High School Class of 2026

Greetings to the seniors and parents or guardians of William Floyd High School's Class of 2026.

Jun 10, 2025

National Inventors Hall documents Esther Takeuchi’s contributions at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University recently hosted a film crew from the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) to document the work and legacy of Esther Takeuchi, a SUNY Distinguished Professor and William and Jane Knapp Chair in Energy and the Environment.

Jun 6, 2025

Schools offer online supply packs for 2025-26

Avoid the hassle of in-store shopping for school supplies by ordering online for the 2025-26 academic year.

Jun 6, 2025

New bioprinting method may advance regenerative medicine

A team of researchers at Stony Brook University, led by Michael Mak, PhD, has introduced a new bioprinting method named TRACE (Tunable Rapid Assembly of Collagenous Elements).

Jun 5, 2025

Moriches student leads donation drive for Stony Brook Children's Hospital

Caleb Gerry, a fourth grader at Moriches Elementary School, led an initiative to support children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Jun 5, 2025

WFHS senior receives DAR excellence award for American history

William Floyd High School senior Drew Wiegand has been honored with the Daughters of the American Revolution "Excellence in American History" award.

Jun 5, 2025

Stony Brook appoints Lav Varshney as inaugural director of AI Innovation Institute

Stony Brook University has announced the appointment of Lav Varshney as the inaugural director of its Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3).

Jun 5, 2025

William Floyd High School announces Regents Exam schedule for June

William Floyd High School has announced the schedule for the New York State Regents Examinations, which will take place on June 10, June 11, June 17, June 18, June 20, June 24, and June 25.

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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.