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    Nineteen Students Presented with Alumni Association Scholarships

    This spring, 19 students were presented with scholarships as part of the Dean’s Choice Awards Program. Each year, the Stony Brook Alumni Association provides $1,000 in scholarship funds to each of the University’s Deans...

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    For Greg Marshall ’88, an Emmy-Winning Career Started at SoMAS

    Imagine being underwater and seeing a shark swimming nearby. What would go through your mind? Fear? Wonder? When Greg Marshall ’88 saw a shark in the water near him off the coast of Belize in 1986 — while doing research...

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    Stony Brook Commencement Celebrates Largest, Most Diverse Graduating Class

    Stony Brook University honored the largest graduating class in its history on May 24, celebrating its 59th Commencement at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The Class of 2019 joins the ranks of nearly 200,000 Seawolves...

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    Inaugural “Giving Day” Surpasses Expectations

    The inaugural Stony Brook University “Giving Day” surpassed all expectations on April 30, as more than 2,200 donors contributed more than $190,000. “It is gratifying and exciting to see so many people take part in our...

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    University Launches “Giving Day” April 30

    Stony Brook University is launching its first annual “Giving Day,” a 24-hour online fundraising drive, on Tuesday, April 30. Giving Day encourages the community to support the University’s remarkable students, faculty...

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    Gala Honoring Dr. Marilyn Hawrys Simons Raises Record $28.2 Million

    More than 800 guests gathered last evening at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City to honor alumna and Simons Foundation President Marilyn Hawrys Simons ’74, PhD ’84, at the 20th Stars of Stony Brook Gala...

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    Join Us at Your Local Networking Happy Hour

    Clash of the Counties | Battle of the Boroughs Join us at your local networking happy hour. Show your Stony Brook pride! Join us at your local happy-hour event on Tuesday, April 30 at 6 pm. Connect with alumni and...

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    Stony Brook Ranked Third Best University in the Nation by Ladders, Zippia

    Stony Brook University is the third best ‘total-package college’ nationwide, according to Ladders, a job search organization that ranks higher education institutions by  calculating the most common ranking factors and...

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    SBU scores high in US News graduate school rankings

    Stony Brook graduate schools and programs have again been rated impressively in the U.S. News and World Report annual graduate school rankings. In the 2020 edition of Best Graduate Schools, Stony Brook University was...

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    Science and Security: President Stanley Takes a Leadership Role

    When Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, joined Stony Brook University as its fifth president in 2009, he brought with him something unique to the position—a deep understanding of the complex issues arising at the intersection...

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    Call for Nominations for the 40 Under Forty Alumni Awards

    Nominations for the 40 Under Forty Alumni Recognition Program are now open.  We are looking to celebrate our most noteworthy, innovative, service-orientated and entrepreneurially-spirited graduates. Visit our 40 Under...

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    Ceil Schneider ’81 and Jon Lachman ’80 – An Alumni Love Story 48 Years in the Making

    It was circa 1970 in Rochdale Village, Jamaica, Queens when Ceil Schneider ’81 and Jon Lachman ‘80 first met in sixth grade at Intermediate School 72. Jon was enamored and, after much pining (apparent to all and...

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    A Match Made in Light Engineering – A Stony Brook Love Story

    When freshman Jean Giampietro ’75 nervously approached a group of older students in the Light Engineering building, she had no idea that she would find much more than just a new study spot. In that group of students was...

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    Save the Date for Homecoming 2019

    Mark your calendars! Homecoming will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Save the date to come back to campus for a full day of fun, including: Great Food Live Music Fun Activities Fascinating talks from fellow...

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    Announcing the Stony Brook Alumni Virtual Book Club

    We’re excited to announce the launch of our virtual Alumni Book Club! In this online community, you can network with your fellow alumni and enjoy engaging discussions on books carefully selected for the group! There is...

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    Alumni Association Shares 2016-2017 Annual Report

    With our record-breaking attendance records, ever-expanding alumni network and growing presence across the globe, including 186,550 alumni, 195 events, and 111 countries represented, we are beyond proud of all that our...

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    Nontraditional Student ‘Plays It Forward’ to Help Patients Through Music

    Allison Van Cott believes in the power of music to heal. “Music was my sanctuary growing up. As a teacher, I’ve taught that to my students. It’s not about going to Carnegie Hall: it’s about the feeling that music brings...

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