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A Life of Service: Joan Furey ’72 Honored by School of Nursing

Joan Furey’s remarkable story — one that was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed by the Stony Brook University School of Nursing at its 50th Anniversary Gala — actually began 8,000 miles from the SBU...

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Marshall Leonard, MD ’16: From Scoring Goals to Achieving Them

When it comes to chasing his dreams, Marshall Leonard, MD ’16, is not afraid to take a nontraditional path. At 41, Leonard has already achieved two lifelong goals: playing professional soccer and becoming a physician —...

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Alumna Tanzina Vega to Deliver Keynote at Women’s History Month Closing Program

The former National Public Radio host and New York Times/CNN reporter will speak on March 28 at 4 pm in the Student Activities Center.

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Stony Brook Alumni Answer Call for Social Activism and Advocacy

The theme of Stony Brook University’s Black History Month (BHM) celebration in February was “SANKOFA! Social Activism,” highlighting the historical legacy of that experience in the struggle for...

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SBU Advocacy Corps meets virtually with DC-based SBU alumnus Arun Seraphin.

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Advocacy Corps Meets with DC-based Alumnus and Alan Alda Center Graduate Program Director

In February, Stony Brook University’s (SBU) Advocacy Corps met virtually with Arun Seraphin, who just completed a very successful tenure at the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services as a professional staff...

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Francesca Nakagawa, PhD ’15 Earns a “Postdoc” in Ramen

After completing her PhD in molecular and cellular pharmacology, Francesca Nakagawa did something no one expected. She opened a restaurant.

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Gabriella Mayers ’21 Wins Rockefeller Institute of Government Future Leaders in Policy Competition

Mayers presented a policy and research paper that gave recommendations for how to better support LGBTQ+ people of color in America.

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Nicole Laborde ’08 Tackles the Home Health Aide Shortage

Nicole Laborde ’08 came to the United States from Haiti in 1985 with nothing – except a belief that anything was possible. It was a mindset that put her on the path to become a registered nurse at Stony Brook University...

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Marta Levitt ’76 Takes Medical Anthropology Global

Medical anthropology studies the cultural differences in how people perceive, respond to, treat and prevent illness and disease. Marta Levitt ’76 got her start in the field of medical anthropology with a BA in...

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Alumna Helps Establish New Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Center for Excellence at Stony Brook

Ivana Stolnik-Lourie ’16 funded the Center that will help tens of thousands of Long Island women.

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Emily Carll ’20 Selected for Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

She will become SBU's first-ever Pickering Fellow and receive $84,000 to pursue a master's degree in the field of international affairs.

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Caitlin Franco ’04 Pushes for Equality in Education

The 40 Under Forty alumna talks about her journey from Stony Brook University to becoming the founder and executive director of the Equality Charter School in the Bronx.

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Alejandra Castillo ’92 Reflects on Journey from Stony Brook to Washington

Alejandra Castillo ’92 was sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development in August, becoming the first woman of color ever appointed to that position. On Monday, Nov. 1, she helped close...

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World Lemur Day Commemorative Stamps Feature SBU Alum Jonah Ratsimbazafy

World Lemur Day is October 29, and it was celebrated in Madagascar with the issuance of six new lemur postage stamps, including two honoring Stony Brook University alumnus Jonah Ratsimbazafy. Ratsimbazafy, a...

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Fall 2021 Issue of Stony Brook Magazine Features Alumni Making Bold Moves

The Fall 2021 issue of Stony Brook Magazine is now online and in addition to looking ahead at the future of Stony Brook University, this issue features stories highlighting some of our esteemed alumni who have made bold...

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Tom Manuel Keeps the Music Playing at SBU and The Jazz Loft

Tom Manuel got his first jazz infusion at a family event when he was growing up. “I clearly remember lying on the grass and hearing a deejay play Glenn Miller’s ‘In the Mood,’” recalled the Lake Ronkonkoma, NY...

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Promoted Interim Head Coach Mark Anderson

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Seawolves Alum Mark Anderson ’13 Promoted to Interim Swim and Dive Head Coach

Since he stepped onto campus, Mark Anderson ’13 has made an impact on the Stony Brook swimming and diving program. Thirteen years later, he is leading it. The Seawolves alum has been promoted to interim head coach...

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Fulbright Scholar Ayse Ulgen, MS ’96, PhD ’01 Looks to Revolutionize Public Health Systems Around the World

Ayse Ulgen’s work knows no borders. Born in Cyprus, Ulgen’s career in higher education and academic research has taken her all over the globe. And it all started with her pursuit of an MS and PhD in Applied Mathematics...

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Category - Alumni Spotlight

A Life of Service: Joan Furey ’72 Honored by School of Nursing

Marshall Leonard, MD ’16: From Scoring Goals to Achieving Them

Stony Brook Alumni Answer Call for Social Activism and Advocacy

Advocacy Corps Meets with DC-based Alumnus and Alan Alda Center Graduate Program Director

Nicole Laborde ’08 Tackles the Home Health Aide Shortage

Marta Levitt ’76 Takes Medical Anthropology Global

Alumna Helps Establish New Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Center for Excellence at Stony Brook

Emily Carll ’20 Selected for Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Caitlin Franco ’04 Pushes for Equality in Education

Alejandra Castillo ’92 Reflects on Journey from Stony Brook to Washington

World Lemur Day Commemorative Stamps Feature SBU Alum Jonah Ratsimbazafy

Tom Manuel Keeps the Music Playing at SBU and The Jazz Loft

Seawolves Alum Mark Anderson ’13 Promoted to Interim Swim and Dive Head Coach

Fulbright Scholar Ayse Ulgen, MS ’96, PhD ’01 Looks to Revolutionize Public Health Systems Around the World

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