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Stella Di Cocco ’21 Makes the WISE Choice

Stella Di Cocco ’21 is on the right path to engineering a bright career. In her time at Stony Brook, the New Windsor, NY, native and engineering major has enjoyed top-notch internships; tutored her fellow students;...

December 15, 2020

6 min read

Diversity On Campus University

University Council Reaches Milestone in Gender Equality

In 2020 the University Council — Stony Brook’s group of senior academic and administrative leaders — has reached gender equity with a 50/50 gender split between women and men. This is a milestone that the University has...

December 15, 2020

2 min read

Diversity Leadership Medicine

Jedan Phillips Appointed Associate Dean for Minority Student Affairs at School of Medicine

Dr. Phillips holds clinical and educational positions at Stony Brook Medicine and is a community advocate for medical care services for the underserved.

December 2, 2020

2 min read

Awards and Honors Community Diversity Faculty/Staff Long Island News Highlights Student Spotlight

2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony Honors Faculty/Staff & Students

The 31st annual closing ceremony took place via Zoom this year, marking the end of a month-long celebration that honored the University’s Latin American and Hispanic communities.

December 1, 2020

5 min read

Diversity Featured Story Student Spotlight

Tara Evans ’22 Finds Flexible Path to Her Future

People who know Stony Brook University political science major Tara Evans may find it hard to decide which of her talents is more extraordinary — her ability to contort her body into unnatural positions or her...

November 30, 2020

5 min read

Alumni Careers Alumni Spotlight Story Diversity Events Featured Story Recent Grads Stony Brook Matters Student Spotlight

Employer Interest Nearly Doubles at Diversity Recruitment Fair

The Career Center’s 13th annual Diversity Recruitment Job and Internship Fair may have been virtual, but Stony Brook University students, alumni and prospective employers showed real enthusiasm when they met via Zoom on...

November 24, 2020

5 min read

Community COVID-19 Diversity Entrepreneurship Long Island News Highlights

College of Business Launches Free Workshops for Local Business Owners Impacted by COVID-19

Stony Brook University’s College of Business is launching a new workshop series for small business owners across Long Island to assist them in coping with pandemic-related change. Bank of America has stepped in to allow...

November 23, 2020

3 min read

Diversity Events On Campus

Diwali Festival of Lights and Cultural Culinary Celebration

Diwali is a national holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Guyana and many other countries. It is one of the most important festivals of the year in which families celebrate by performing traditional activities together...

November 9, 2020

3 min read

Community Diversity Events Leadership News Highlights Student Spotlight

SBU Hosts Second Annual Diversity Leadership Conference

The hour-long virtual conference opened up many conversations and gave voices to the leaders of our campus as well as to the future leaders of our nation.

November 4, 2020

4 min read

Community Diversity News Highlights University Wellness

University Offers Resources for Election and Aftermath

To encourage mutual respect, open dialogue, inclusion and civility in keeping with our values, the University is reaching out to provide support to students, faculty and staff.

November 2, 2020

2 min read

Diversity Events Long Island News Highlights

Career Center Hosting Annual Diversity Recruitment Networking Event

The virtual event on November 6 will help connect students and alumni with companies and organizations that are dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

October 29, 2020

3 min read

Diversity

SUNY Chancellor Releases Video Message On Diversity Training

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras has released a video message containing his response to the federal administration’s Executive Order prohibiting institutions of higher education from conducting training on so-called...

October 27, 2020

1 min read

Diversity University

Student Affairs VP Rick Gatteau Shares Views on Civility and Speech

With Election Day drawing near, Student Affairs VP Rick Gatteau shared his insights on civility and students' rights to make their voices and views heard.

October 23, 2020

1 min read

Athletics Diversity News Highlights University

Athletes and Activists Rally for Black Lives Matter

The Stony Brook chapter of the NAACP and the Black Student Athlete Huddle sponsored a Black Lives Matter rally on the Staller steps on October 21.

October 22, 2020

1 min read

Academics Alumni Hottest Stories Diversity News Highlights On Campus School of Social Welfare Stony Brook Matters

School of Social Welfare Launches Course on Race and Anti-Racist Practice

“Understanding White Fragility and Black Rage" is an elective course that helps students understand the dynamics of social oppression, racism and anti-racist practice.

October 20, 2020

2 min read

Alumni Spotlight Story Awards and Honors Diversity Faculty Faculty/Staff Faculty/Student Spotlights Main University News Highlights Social Welfare alumni Stony Brook Matters

Ijeoma Opara Receives Prestigious Early Independence Award

The assistant professor in the School of Social Welfare earned the NIH award for a project that addresses substance use and mental health among urban youth.

October 6, 2020

4 min read

Alumni Hottest Stories Diversity Events Main University News Highlights On Campus Stony Brook Matters

University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Virtual and On-Campus Events

This year's virtual programming includes guest speakers, movie night, games and activities, music, art and cooking demonstrations.

September 30, 2020

3 min read

Category: Diversity

Stella Di Cocco ’21 Makes the WISE Choice

University Council Reaches Milestone in Gender Equality

Jedan Phillips Appointed Associate Dean for Minority Student Affairs at School of Medicine

2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony Honors Faculty/Staff & Students

Tara Evans ’22 Finds Flexible Path to Her Future

Employer Interest Nearly Doubles at Diversity Recruitment Fair

College of Business Launches Free Workshops for Local Business Owners Impacted by COVID-19

Diwali Festival of Lights and Cultural Culinary Celebration

SBU Hosts Second Annual Diversity Leadership Conference

University Offers Resources for Election and Aftermath

Career Center Hosting Annual Diversity Recruitment Networking Event

SUNY Chancellor Releases Video Message On Diversity Training

Student Affairs VP Rick Gatteau Shares Views on Civility and Speech

Athletes and Activists Rally for Black Lives Matter

University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Virtual and On-Campus Events

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