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Communication and Journalism Instructor Elected VP of Press Club of Long Island

Alum J.D. Allen, who also serves as faculty advisor to the SBU student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, will serve a one-year term.

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Forbes Spotlights Cancer Drug Research of Stony Brook Grads

Ann Lin '18 and Chris Giuliano '18 co-authored a paper that was published in the influential interdisciplinary medical journal Science Translational Medicine.

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Jasmin Suknanan ‘18: How the Pandemic Changed My Career Path

The journalism alumna, who is the Associate Finance Editor at BuzzFeed, reveals how the pandemic changed the trajectory of her career in ways she never saw coming.

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Two-Time Alum Gives Back as a Volunteer After Long Legal Career

At age 65, when many people are thinking of retiring, career lawyer Doug McNally ’74, ’18 decided to get his master’s in social work at Stony Brook University to focus on the “counseling” aspect of being a...

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Giving Day 2021: Record Number of Donors Come Together to Support More Than 90 Programs Across Campus

The community came together on April 21, with 2,620 donors contributing to 3,030 gifts, totaling more than $370,000 to participating programs.

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Annual Stars of Stony Brook Gala to Feature Conversation Between Alan Alda and Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis

The Stony Brook Foundation will raise critical funds for student scholarships at its 22nd Annual Gala held virtually on May 6.

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Journalism Grad Assists with NASA Moon Mission

When American astronauts return to the moon in 2024, Stony Brook journalism graduate Erika Peters ‘20 will have played a small but significant role in the journey.

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An Invitation to the Stars of Stony Brook Gala

AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION BETWEEN ALAN ALDA Renowned Actor, Co-Founder of Stony Brook University’s Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, 2013 Gala Honoree and MAURIE McINNIS Stony Brook University President...

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Music Alum and PhD Student Featured in Washington Post

Stony Brook alum Flannery Cunningham ’18 and PhD student Niloufar Nourbakhsh are highlighted in a Washington Post article, “21 for ’21: Composers and performers who sound like tomorrow.” Both studied with...

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Diana Acosta ’06, ’07, Named 2020 Latino National Security & Foreign Policy Next Generation Leader

Acosta advocates for marginalized populations around the world to ensure they have access to quality and equitable social services and their human rights are protected and promoted.

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Art Alum Receives 2020 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant

Alum Joseph Underwood, PhD ’17 was awarded the grant for his book project that aims to redefine the nascence of so-called non-Western contemporary art.

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Wayne Penello ’79 Talks Risk Management

Wayne Penello ’79 is not afraid to take risks. In fact, he’s built a career out of it. As president and founder of Risked Revenue Energy Associates, Penello helps companies understand the importance of risk management...

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Rebecca Hayman ’19 Bakes Up New Business Venture

Rebecca Hayman ’19 never does anything half-baked — and that includes the baking business she launched to give her life renewed meaning after she had to give up dancing and sank into a deep depression. The Miller Place...

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Giving Day 2020: Stony Brook Strong by the Thousands

The Stony Brook community surpassed our Giving Day goal by donating more than $300,000 to 90-plus initiatives across the University.

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Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Natalia Cineas ’01 Talks Nursing in a Pandemic

A senior vice president and system chief nurse executive for New York City Health + Hospitals, the ’01 grad was highlighted in Crain's New York for her leadership in crisis management.

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STAY HOMEcoming: A Virtual Celebration, October 1 – 10

Even a pandemic can’t stop the Seawolves spirit. While our traditional Homecoming can’t be held in person this year, Stony Brook University will present STAY HOMEcoming, ten days of (mostly) virtual events created to...

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Taylor Ha ’18: A Storyteller in Higher Education

The School of Journalism alumna writes about her experiences as a staff writer for the Marketing and Communications Department at Fordham University.

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Kevin Tsai ‘19 carries donations of PPE.

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Medicine Alums Present Emmy Award on National Telecast

Chosen for their involvement in the organization DonatePPE.org, siblings Karen Tsai and Kevin Tsai presented the Best Supporting Actor award at the 72nd annual Emmys on September 20.

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Category - Alumni News

Communication and Journalism Instructor Elected VP of Press Club of Long Island

Forbes Spotlights Cancer Drug Research of Stony Brook Grads

Jasmin Suknanan ‘18: How the Pandemic Changed My Career Path

Giving Day 2021: Record Number of Donors Come Together to Support More Than 90 Programs Across Campus

Annual Stars of Stony Brook Gala to Feature Conversation Between Alan Alda and Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis

Journalism Grad Assists with NASA Moon Mission

An Invitation to the Stars of Stony Brook Gala

Music Alum and PhD Student Featured in Washington Post

Diana Acosta ’06, ’07, Named 2020 Latino National Security & Foreign Policy Next Generation Leader

Wayne Penello ’79 Talks Risk Management

Rebecca Hayman ’19 Bakes Up New Business Venture

Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Natalia Cineas ’01 Talks Nursing in a Pandemic

Taylor Ha ’18: A Storyteller in Higher Education

Medicine Alums Present Emmy Award on National Telecast

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