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    Machine Learning Can Identify Areas Most at Risk from Pandemic

    Areas most at risk from the COVID-19 pandemic can be identified by a new machine learning tool developed by researchers at a startup company (Akai Kaeru LLC) affiliated with Stony Brook University’s Department of...

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    Leading Through Change: A Conversation with Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis

    Dr. Maurie McInnis is the sixth President of Stony Brook University, one of America’s leading public universities. As chief executive for Stony Brook, Dr. McInnis also oversees Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island’s...

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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.

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    Stay Connected with Alumni Virtual Programming

    Connect with the Alumni Association from home with our robust calendar of Virtual Programming. Catch up on past discussions and mark your calendar with upcoming programs! Ethics, Values and Changes within Public Health...

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    Beyond the Expected Podcast: Pursuing a Cure

    Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Bernstein speaks with Drs. Elliott Bennett-Guerrero, Bettina Fries and Richard Reeder to talk about how our researchers have stepped up and responded to the...

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    Stony Brook Ranked No. 45 Nationwide in QS Survey

    The University is also ranked as the No. 15 public institution in the U.S. and the No. 1 public university in New York State according to the QS US University Rankings 2020.

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    ‘Seawolves Helping Seawolves’ Bumped Giving to $200,000 Plus in One Week

    Overall fundraising for COVID-19 Student Emergency Support is nearing $1 million, but applications keep coming in from students in crisis.

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    University Launches #StonyBrookStrong Campaign

    The campaign acknowledges the strength of this community in facing the challenge of coronavirus, especially all those who were instrumental in responding to this emergency.

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    Emergency Student Support Crowdfunding for Stony Brook University Students

    $100K in matching funds from the Stony Brook Foundation will support at-risk students impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.

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    Children’s Hospital Offers Coronavirus Resources for Kids and Parents

    Stony Brook Children’s Hospital now offers web-based resources and activities for parents and children seeking to understand and weather the coronavirus pandemic. The website includes an activity booklet aimed at...

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    SBU Ranked No. 2 Among Northeastern Public Universities

    Stony Brook is ranked No. 2 among all public universities in the Northeastern U.S., according to an article based on the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education U.S. College Rankings for 2020. Three schools are tied...

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    Podcast Features Stony Brook Medicine Administrators

    In the latest “Beyond the Expected” podcast, Stony Brook Medicine administrators discuss the temporary “new normal” in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.

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    Coronavirus Crisis Challenge Crowdfunding Project Raises More than $1.2 Million in 10 Days

    During this unprecedented healthcare crisis, the Stony Brook community is responding in an unprecedented way.

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    Maurie McInnis Named Sixth President of Stony Brook University

    Maurie McInnis, PhD, currently executive vice president and provost at the University of Texas at Austin and a renowned cultural historian, will become the sixth president of Stony Brook University, SUNY Board of...

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    Chemistry Department Gears Up to Produce Hand Sanitizer

    The team made 17 gallons of hand sanitizer on March 24, the first day of the call for help, and are in the process of making more. 

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    SBU Graduate Schools Place High in U.S. News Annual Rankings

    Several of the University's schools and programs made the top 100 list in the annual graduate school rankings.

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    Go “Beyond the Expected” with New Podcast Series

    Stony Brook has launched its first-ever official podcast, “Beyond the Expected,” highlighting the expertise, discoveries and service of outstanding members of the Stony Brook University community. Brought to you by the...

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    Alumni Virtual Advisory Council Offers Convenient Way to Engage with Stony Brook

    Looking to get more involved but not sure where to start? Concerned if you volunteer, you’ll over-commit your time?  This new volunteer opportunity is a convenient, concise and meaningful way to participate and engage...

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