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Journalism Students Uncover Stories of Slavery on Long Island

The first enslaved Africans arrived in New Amsterdam in 1626. For 200 years slavery was part of life on Long Island. Since its abolition, slavery has faded from local memory, largely forgotten or ignored. But the...

August 7, 2020

6 min read

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Stony Brook Rated a Top University for Reducing Inequalities

Stony Brook University is among the top 100 universities in the world for reducing inequalities in higher education based on the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020 — ranking #1 among all U.S...

August 5, 2020

1 min read

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Beyond the Expected Podcast: Being an Ally

On the most recent podcast episode, Judith Brown Clarke, Dr. Adam Gonzalez and Juliette Passer, Esq., discussed the significance of allyship and the opportunity to develop professionally and personally. “For so many...

July 30, 2020

2 min read

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SBU Recognized by Forbes as “Best Employers for Women”

Stony Brook University has been named among the top 300 on the Forbes 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for Women. Earlier this year, the University also made Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity...

July 28, 2020

2 min read

Diversity Newsroom

Bridging the Racial Divide: Being an Ally

Tune into this new episode of the "Beyond the Expected" podcast coming this Thursday, July 30 at 1 pm ET on Facebook Live. Join moderator Dr. Judith Brown Clarke and guests Dr. Adam Gonzalez and Juliette Passer as they...

July 28, 2020

2 min read

LSAMP interns Stephanie Fernandez and Kamal James

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CEAS Embraces Diversity, Provides Opportunities

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is finding innovative ways to support our richly diverse community while preparing students for STEM careers.

July 23, 2020

6 min read

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Taking on Social Justice in the Wake of the George Floyd Killing

“The names we’ve all heard, but we need to say them — Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Walter Scott, Philando Castile, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd — and understand...

July 9, 2020

8 min read

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Beyond the Expected Podcast: Stony Brook’s Diversity Plan in Action

Join Dr. Judith Brown Clarke, Chief Diversity Officer, with guests Carmen Gonzalez, Assistant Vice President, Procurement; Dr. Zebulon Vance Miletsky, Assistant Professor, Africana Studies; and Dr. Jedan Phillips, MD...

June 26, 2020

3 min read

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Students Unite to Support Black Lives Matter Movement

In response to the deaths of George Floyd and countless other victims of violence and systemic racism, Stony Brook University cultural organizations have banded together to raise money for the Black Lives Matter (BLM)...

June 18, 2020

5 min read

This photo, taken by Professor Nagasawa on June 12 in Soho, reflects the incident in Central Park when police were called on black birdwatcher Christian Cooper.

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Get Ready to Paint for Change in Soho with Art 2♥️

This Saturday you are invited to join Professor Nobuho Nagasawa and SBU students in lower Manhattan to paint storefronts as part of a group of artists welcoming change.

June 18, 2020

3 min read

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Virtual Town Hall Webinars for Social Justice Begin June 18

Register via Zoom for the first in the series: "The Killing of George Floyd and the Resulting Protests for Social Justice." Three more webinars will be held; watch for details.

June 15, 2020

2 min read

Academics Diversity Faculty/Staff News Highlights

Webinar Features Stony Brook Experts on Advancing Academic Success

The University is making important strides in advancing student success by leveraging its resources toward increasing graduation rates while focusing on academic excellence for all.

June 12, 2020

3 min read

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Student Activist Works for Democracy and Dialogue

Tamara Smith ’21 chose Stony Brook for its “beauty and welcoming aura” and stayed for the opportunities it offered. “Stony Brook has exceeded my expectations in terms of the number of opportunities available and the...

June 10, 2020

6 min read

Alumni Spotlight Story Community Diversity President Stony Brook Matters University

University Issues Statement on Death of George Floyd

We want to reiterate and reinforce Stony Brook’s commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all who seek to work and study on our campus.

June 2, 2020

2 min read

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Stony Brook Uses New Strategy to Aid Those with Disabilities During COVID-19

Michelle Ballan created a COVID Disability Form to help all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities communicate their needs.

May 15, 2020

3 min read

Stony Brook's Diversity Professional Leadership program and YAI staff

Community Diversity Long Island Student Spotlight

Students Take Steps into Professional World Through Partnership with YAI

Students from the Career Center’s Diversity Professional Leadership Network (DPLN) program toured YAI‘s Brentwood Multi-Service Center in Long Island on March 6. YAI is a non-for-profit organization that...

May 6, 2020

3 min read

Alumni News Diversity Featured Story Medicine Student Spotlight

SBU Mentors Helped Future Doctor Succeed

The experiences Gary Gravesandy ‘18 had at Stony Brook not only put him in the position to be accepted to medical school, but also inspired him to be a mentor.

May 5, 2020

5 min read

Diversity Global Sustainability University

SBU’s Sustainable Impact Rated High in Times Higher Education Ranking

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings recognize universities throughout the world for their social and economic impact based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted by the...

April 22, 2020

1 min read

Category: Diversity

Stony Brook Rated a Top University for Reducing Inequalities

SBU Recognized by Forbes as “Best Employers for Women”

Bridging the Racial Divide: Being an Ally

CEAS Embraces Diversity, Provides Opportunities

Taking on Social Justice in the Wake of the George Floyd Killing

Students Unite to Support Black Lives Matter Movement

Get Ready to Paint for Change in Soho with Art 2♥️

Webinar Features Stony Brook Experts on Advancing Academic Success

Student Activist Works for Democracy and Dialogue

University Issues Statement on Death of George Floyd

Students Take Steps into Professional World Through Partnership with YAI

SBU Mentors Helped Future Doctor Succeed

SBU’s Sustainable Impact Rated High in Times Higher Education Ranking

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