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Vigil on March 31 in Support of AAPI Community

A solidarity vigil in support of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community will take place Wednesday, March 31 at 1 p.m during campus lifetime, at the Administration fountain. The vigil is co-hosted by the...

March 30, 2021

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Student Helping Interpret Deaf Culture on Campus

Deaf history and culture have an advocate at Stony Brook University in Victoria “Tori” Vasta ’21. Diagnosed at any early age to be 95 percent without hearing in her left ear, Vasta is dedicated to raising awareness of...

March 30, 2021

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Stony Brook University Announces Giving Day 2021

STONY BROOK, NY, March 29, 2021 – On April 21, Stony Brook University will host its third annual “Giving Day,” a 24-hour fundraising drive to generate support for students, faculty and research, and to help advance...

March 29, 2021

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Giving day 2021 - April 21 #SBUGivingDay

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Stony Brook University Announces Giving Day 2021: April 21!

On April 21, Stony Brook University will host its third annual “Giving Day,” a 24-hour fundraising drive to generate support for students, faculty and research, and to help advance Stony Brook Medicine’s mission to...

March 29, 2021

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SBU Places Two Subjects in U.S. News 2021 Global Top 100

Stony Brook University has placed two subjects in the top 100 in the U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings of the Best Global Universities. The subject of Psychiatry/Psychology climbed to 63 in the publication’s...

March 26, 2021

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Faculty Earn Fulbright Scholar Awards

Two Stony Brook University faculty have recently received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards. Lilianne R. Mujica-Parodi, professor of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded the Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for...

March 26, 2021

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Unmasking Pandemic Partisanship

Political partisanship has been on the rise in the United States and across the world. Many hesitate to reveal their political identity, and others view opposing parties more unfavorably than ever before. But how does...

March 26, 2021

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Coming Back Safe and Strong COVID-19 University Wellness

Coming Back Safe and Strong Update (March 25, 2021)

What You Need to Know, When You Need to Know It VACCINES: What, Where, Why Vaccine supply, eligibility and appointment availability continue to open up in New York State, with eligibility most recently expanding to...

March 25, 2021

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HR Provides Information on COVID-19 Vaccination Leave

Human Resource Services has issued new information regarding COVID-19 vaccination leave. The message reads as follows: We are pleased to announce that effective March 12, 2021, State and Research Foundation employees...

March 25, 2021

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Stony Brook Creates ‘Spring Brook Staycation’

Student Affairs has planned Spring Brook Staycation from March 29 to April 2, a week of fun activities and events to help students destress, recharge and connect with others.

March 24, 2021

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It’s 100,000 vaccines for Stony Brook’s POD. Front row, from left: Lisa Santeramo, NYS Governor's Office, 100,000th Vaccine recipient Elizabeth Eilen, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis; Back row, from left: NYS Forest Ranger Scott Hicks, Stony Brook Medicine Vice President for Health System Clinical Programs and Strategy Dr. Margaret McGovern, Theresa Santoro, NYS Governor's Office, and DEC’s Chris Engelhardt

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Stony Brook’s Vaccine Point of Distribution Hits 100K Milestone

In the race to get America vaccinated against COVID-19, Stony Brook is celebrating the 100,000th shot at the POD center, which is located at the University’s R&D Park.

March 23, 2021

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Doctoral Student Working to Restore Shellfish Population

Shellfish couldn’t have a better friend than Stephen Tomasetti, a doctoral student in marine science at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS). Tomasetti has been studying the effects...

March 23, 2021

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A Passion for Teaching Helps Students Stay Engaged During Pandemic

PhD student and instructor Omar Badessi has been tremendously successful in effectively communicating with his students despite some limitations posed by the COVID pandemic.

March 19, 2021

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Stony Brook Southampton Opens As State Vaccination Site

Eligible residents may schedule appointments by utilizing New York's 'Am I Eligible' website or by calling the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 1-833-697-4829.

March 19, 2021

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President McInnis Announces In-Person Commencement

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis has announced that Commencement ceremonies will be safely held on campus and in person in May. Ten individual ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 19 through Friday, May...

March 19, 2021

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Latest Technology Helping Student Identify Harmful Algae

Graduate student Rebecca Rogers uses Imaging FlowCytobot (IFCB), an automated submersible imaging flow cytometer that generates images of particles taken from the aquatic environment.

March 18, 2021

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Seawolves Punch Their First Ticket to the Big Dance

On March 12, the women’s basketball team qualified for the NCAA Division I tournament for the first time in school history by defeating Maine in the America East Conference final, 64-60.

March 17, 2021

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