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Stony Brook Celebrates Walt Whitman’s Legacy

In celebration of the 200th birthday of one of America’s most influential poets, Walt Whitman, Stony Brook University hosted a half-day symposium on May 3: “‘Starting from Paumanok’: Whitman, Long Island, the World.”...

May 22, 2019

3 min read

Community Long Island On Campus

Bayport-Blue Point School District Visits SBU Campus

For three days in March, Stony Brook University had visits from the Bayport-Blue Point School District. Fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and high-school students each had separate visits to campus, totaling 82 students. The...

April 29, 2019

3 min read

Business Long Island News Highlights Sustainability Wellness

Study Points to Kelp Farming Opportunities on Long Island

In recent years, seaweeds have been notorious for washing up and fouling beaches on Long Island. Now, a collaborative team of scientists and marine farmers have demonstrated that the seaweed, sugar kelp, can be...

April 25, 2019

5 min read

Academics College of Arts & Sciences Faculty/Staff Humanities Long Island

Susan Scheckel Throws a Humanist’s Hat Into the Ring

Susan Scheckel, Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, is on a mission. She’s committed to showing that education in the humanities provides invaluable training in the acquisition of real-world skills...

March 12, 2019

4 min read

Students from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead for the Give Kids A Smile event organized by Suffolk County Dental Society.

Academics Community Long Island News Highlights School of Dental Medicine

School of Dental Medicine Brings Back-to-Back Smiles to LI Children

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine students and faculty kicked off National Children’s Dental Health month by attending Give Kids A Smile events organized by local dental organizations, Nassau County Dental Society...

March 1, 2019

3 min read

Community Long Island On Campus

Discover a Variety of Camps Hosted at Stony Brook

Coming up this year, there are a number of camps for several age groups that will be hosted at Stony Brook University. Find camps on music, cooking, science and many more. Visit the Neighbors Guide for more information...

March 1, 2019

1 min read

Community Long Island Medicine On Campus

Movement Disorders Center Offers Highest Level of Care

The Stony Brook Movement Disorders Center, which is part of the Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute, includes neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists who work as a team to provide customized care...

February 19, 2019

2 min read

Advancement Alumni Spotlight Story Arts & Entertainment Giving Back Humanities Leadership Long Island Main University Stony Brook Matters

Friend of Stony Brook Erwin P. Staller Dies at 97

Erwin P. Staller, 97, visionary philanthropist and tireless advocate for Stony Brook University, died yesterday after a lifetime of support for education, arts and culture. Staller, Hon. ’01, one of Long Island’s most...

February 12, 2019

3 min read

New York Blood Center professional staff present award to Daria Carioscia and Paul Newland of the Staller Center with student members of the Student Blood Drive Committee

Awards and Honors Community Long Island Student Spotlight

Staller Center Receives Appreciation Award from NY Blood Center

Staller Center for the Arts was given an appreciation award from the New York Blood Center (NYBC) in recognition of their support with the West Campus Blood Drive hosted by the Student Blood Drive Committee. For every...

February 12, 2019

3 min read

Events Long Island Research Sustainability

Crucial LI Sound Research Receives Funding

More than $1.5 million in funding has been awarded for four research projects looking into ecological issues in the Long Island Sound (LIS) and its watershed. The funding will be administered by New York Sea Grant...

February 11, 2019

2 min read

Groups from SBU participated in Maker Day at LI School for the Gifted.

Community Long Island

University Groups Participate in Maker Day at Long Island School for the Gifted

Last fall, a total of 16 Stony Brook volunteers, representing students, staff and faculty from the International Biomedical Engineering Honor Society Alpha Eta Mu Beta (AEMB), Biomedical Engineering Society and Center...

February 1, 2019

2 min read

Awards and Honors Long Island Sustainability

SBU Mentors Regeneron Finalist

Among the top finalists in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search is Ahmad Perez, a local high school student mentored by Sherif Abdelaziz, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in...

January 25, 2019

1 min read

Long Island Sustainability

Clean Water Center Funds Fight Against Contaminants in Long Island

The Center for Clean Water Technology, housed at Stony Brook University, is awarding a total of $753,535 to local water districts to combat the rise of emerging water contaminants on Long Island. Among the districts...

January 15, 2019

2 min read

Sophia Espiritu (center) surrounded by her family and Tamarac Elementary School principal, Michael Saidens, as she donates hundreds of ComfyChemo shirts.

Community Long Island Medicine Medicine Alumni News Medicine and Research News Highlights Stony Brook Matters

A Brave Girl Eases the Journey for Fellow Cancer Patients

Sophia Espiritu, a pediatric cancer patient at Stony Brook Cancer Center, didn’t want any gifts for her 10th birthday. Instead, she had her heart set on gifting to other kids like her. With the help of her family...

January 3, 2019

1 min read

(L-R Rear) Veterans Affairs Coordinator Pamela Pfeil'08, author Matt Gallagher, Jose Arango'19, History Professor Paul Zimansky, Ashley Minerva'18'19, Kelli McLaughlin'18, Jean Drelick, VP Coordinator and Manager of Financial Services, LISVH Executive Director Fred Scanga with LISVH residents James Carbone, Bill Schnitzer, Gerald Busic, Richard Biscardi, and Howard Extract

Community Long Island On Campus

Matt Gallagher Shares His Passion for Storytelling with Stony Brook Faculty and Students

Veteran Matt Gallagher believes in using storytelling as a coping mechanism. “Through storytelling, we can fight the numbness of the war, I think,” Gallagher said. This was one of several quotes from his essays, which...

November 2, 2018

3 min read

Community Long Island On Campus

Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area Visits Campus

On Friday, October 19, 2018, twelve high school students and their chaperones from the Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area came to campus to learn about Stony Brook and experience college life. The students are...

November 1, 2018

2 min read

Alumni Spotlight Story Giving Back Leadership Long Island Main University Stony Brook Matters University

Friend of Stony Brook Charles B. Wang Dies at 74

Charles B. Wang, 74, founder of CA Technologies and a steadfast supporter of Stony Brook University, died today on Long Island surrounded by his family. In 2002, the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University...

October 21, 2018

2 min read

Long Island News Highlights SB Southampton Sustainability

‘Edible Education’ Course Coming to Stony Brook Southampton

Local residents interested in learning more about contemporary food culture—including such topics as farm to table, organic vs. local vs. biodynamic, culinary diversity, food politics and more—are invited to sign up for...

October 15, 2018

3 min read

Category: Long Island

Stony Brook Celebrates Walt Whitman’s Legacy

Bayport-Blue Point School District Visits SBU Campus

Study Points to Kelp Farming Opportunities on Long Island

Susan Scheckel Throws a Humanist’s Hat Into the Ring

School of Dental Medicine Brings Back-to-Back Smiles to LI Children

Discover a Variety of Camps Hosted at Stony Brook

Movement Disorders Center Offers Highest Level of Care

Friend of Stony Brook Erwin P. Staller Dies at 97

Staller Center Receives Appreciation Award from NY Blood Center

Crucial LI Sound Research Receives Funding

University Groups Participate in Maker Day at Long Island School for the Gifted

SBU Mentors Regeneron Finalist

Clean Water Center Funds Fight Against Contaminants in Long Island

A Brave Girl Eases the Journey for Fellow Cancer Patients

Matt Gallagher Shares His Passion for Storytelling with Stony Brook Faculty and Students

Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area Visits Campus

Friend of Stony Brook Charles B. Wang Dies at 74

‘Edible Education’ Course Coming to Stony Brook Southampton

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