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Light the Brook Ceremony Celebrates Campus Diversity

The fourth annual Light the Brook event was held on November 8, continuing a tradition of lighting the Academic Mall as the fall semester winds down.

November 11, 2021

3 min read

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Sociology Professor Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí Wins 2021 Distinguished Africanist Award

The African Studies Association has selected Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology, as the winner of the 2021 Distinguished Africanist Award, which recognizes and...

November 9, 2021

7 min read

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Hispanic Heritage Month Closes with Awards Ceremony and a Special Guest

Hispanic Heritage Month at Stony Brook University concluded on Monday, Nov. 1, with its 32nd annual awards and dinner, and a closing ceremony that featured Alejandra Castillo ’92, who was sworn in as U.S. Assistant...

November 3, 2021

3 min read

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Alejandra Castillo ’92 Reflects on Journey from Stony Brook to Washington

Alejandra Castillo ’92 was sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development in August, becoming the first woman of color ever appointed to that position. On Monday, Nov. 1, she helped close...

November 2, 2021

7 min read

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Career Center’s Diversity Job and Internship Fair Is Coming Nov. 5 with Nearly 90 Employers

The Career Center’s Diversity Job and Internship Fair will be held virtually from 12:30 pm to 4 pm on Friday, Nov. 5, with close to 90 employers, nearly double the turnout from the previous year. The event, now in...

November 2, 2021

2 min read

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Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony and Awards Nov. 1

The SBU community is invited to the ceremony, featuring keynote speaker, Stony Brook alumna Alejandra Y. Castillo '92, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

October 28, 2021

2 min read

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UNITI Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting Heralds Bright Future at Stony Brook Union

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis was joined by student and campus leaders, along with alumni in the New York State Assembly, for the official ribbon cutting of the UNITI Cultural Center, which is now...

October 27, 2021

4 min read

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Saaima Nanabawa Named to SUNY’s Inaugural Class of EOP Ambassadors

Ambassadors will mentor students and create a support network, advise the SUNY chancellor on strengthening the program, and help inspire more students to seek opportunities through EOP.

October 25, 2021

2 min read

Diversity Events On Campus

UNITI Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting, 2 pm

Join President McInnis, elected officials, students, faculty, staff and alumni for an official ribbon-cutting on Saturday, October 23, at 2 pm to officially celebrate the opening of its new location.

October 20, 2021

1 min read

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SUNY Plan to Expand EOP Program Means More Opportunities for SBU Students

Funding will increase the number of EOP students that will be able to attend SUNY schools, provide more resources to help retain them, and help bridge technology gaps for these students.

October 12, 2021

4 min read

Community Diversity Events University

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinars in October

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the Office of Equity and Access and the Disability Working Group are hosting weekly webinars throughout October to provide information to faculty...

October 6, 2021

3 min read

Community Diversity Events Featured Story On Campus University

Dos Mundos: SBU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

A long-standing Stony Brook University tradition, Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is celebrating its 32nd year on campus, focusing on stories and experiences that reflect this year’s theme: “Dos Mundos/Two...

September 28, 2021

5 min read

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PhD Candidate Wins NIH Neuroscience Award to Support Research

Noele Certain, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, won the Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience (D-SPAN) Award.

September 3, 2021

5 min read

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Graduate Student Finds Challenges, Peace of Mind

Graduate student Johnnie Paola Cullinane has found another home at Stony Brook University, one that presents much-desired challenges while making her feel like she belongs. Studying for a master’s degree in Human...

August 27, 2021

4 min read

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Meet New People Through SBU’s “One Book, One Community” Program

The annual program is a fun and innovative way to unite the university and neighboring communities through shared reading and conversation.

August 18, 2021

2 min read

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SBU Ranked Seventh by Forbes for America’s Best Employers for Women

Placing seventh out of 300 employers, Stony Brook was also the top higher education institution in Forbes' annual ranking of America’s Best Employers for Women.

July 28, 2021

1 min read

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Five SBU Students Begin Pre-Medical Opportunity Program

The program is aimed at breaking the trend of low student diversity among the nation's medical schools, which leaves behind students from the most economically disadvantage households.

July 22, 2021

3 min read

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SBU Leads Campaign to Increase Low-Income Student Enrollment

SBU is committed to The American Talent Initiative’s Accelerating Opportunity campaign, which aims to increase the number of low-income students attending top-performing colleges.

July 1, 2021

2 min read

Category: Diversity

Light the Brook Ceremony Celebrates Campus Diversity

Sociology Professor Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí Wins 2021 Distinguished Africanist Award

Hispanic Heritage Month Closes with Awards Ceremony and a Special Guest

Alejandra Castillo ’92 Reflects on Journey from Stony Brook to Washington

Career Center’s Diversity Job and Internship Fair Is Coming Nov. 5 with Nearly 90 Employers

Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Ceremony and Awards Nov. 1

UNITI Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting Heralds Bright Future at Stony Brook Union

Saaima Nanabawa Named to SUNY’s Inaugural Class of EOP Ambassadors

UNITI Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting, 2 pm

SUNY Plan to Expand EOP Program Means More Opportunities for SBU Students

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinars in October

Dos Mundos: SBU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

PhD Candidate Wins NIH Neuroscience Award to Support Research

Graduate Student Finds Challenges, Peace of Mind

Meet New People Through SBU’s “One Book, One Community” Program

SBU Ranked Seventh by Forbes for America’s Best Employers for Women

Five SBU Students Begin Pre-Medical Opportunity Program

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