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Stony Brook Physicians Talk About ‘Black Men in White Coats’ Movement

Two evenings of panel discussions around the film provided insights into the Black male journey leading to medical school and experience in the medical field.

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Light the Brook Ceremony Celebrates Campus Diversity

The fourth annual Light the Brook event was held on November 8, continuing a tradition of lighting the Academic Mall as the fall semester winds down.

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Sociology Professor Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí Wins 2021 Distinguished Africanist Award

The African Studies Association has selected Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Sociology, as the winner of the 2021 Distinguished Africanist Award, which recognizes and...

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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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UNITI Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting Heralds Bright Future at Stony Brook Union

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis was joined by student and campus leaders, along with alumni in the New York State Assembly, for the official ribbon cutting of the UNITI Cultural Center, which is now...

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PhD Candidate Wins NIH Neuroscience Award to Support Research

Noele Certain, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, won the Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Advancement in Neuroscience (D-SPAN) Award.

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Meet New People Through SBU’s “One Book, One Community” Program

The annual program is a fun and innovative way to unite the university and neighboring communities through shared reading and conversation.

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SBU Ranked Seventh by Forbes for America’s Best Employers for Women

Placing seventh out of 300 employers, Stony Brook was also the top higher education institution in Forbes' annual ranking of America’s Best Employers for Women.

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Five SBU Students Begin Pre-Medical Opportunity Program

The program is aimed at breaking the trend of low student diversity among the nation's medical schools, which leaves behind students from the most economically disadvantage households.

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SBU Leads Campaign to Increase Low-Income Student Enrollment

SBU is committed to The American Talent Initiative’s Accelerating Opportunity campaign, which aims to increase the number of low-income students attending top-performing colleges.

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SB Medicine Administering First LGBTQ+ Health Needs Survey on Long Island

The survey is a landmark study seeking vital data that will shape the future of LGBTQ+ healthcare in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

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Stephanie Dinkins Named Inaugural Yayoi Kusama Endowed Professor of Art

Professor Stephanie Dinkins, from Stony Brook University’s Department of Art, has been named the inaugural Yayoi Kusama Endowed Professor of Art in the College of Arts and Sciences. A transmedia artist who creates...

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Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox

Lunar New Year is today, and Stony Brook is ringing in the Year of the Ox with a number of events and activities — virtual this year — to celebrate.

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EOP Student Receives SUNY Academic Achievement Award

Estrella Núñez ’21 received the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence, which recognizes students who have exhibited academic success, perseverance and leadership qualities.

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Creativity Is the Focus of Black History Month 2021

When it came time to choose a theme for Black History Month, after the turbulent year the world has just experienced, the choice was clear. “The theme of Sankofa! Black Creativity reflects the innovation...

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Stony Brook Celebrates Black History Month

Throughout February, Stony Brook University celebrates Black History Month, an annual tradition that celebrates the African American/Black experience through educational and cultural activities. This year’s theme is...

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Employer Interest Nearly Doubles at Diversity Recruitment Fair

The Career Center’s 13th annual Diversity Recruitment Job and Internship Fair may have been virtual, but Stony Brook University students, alumni and prospective employers showed real enthusiasm when they met via Zoom on...

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School of Social Welfare Launches Course on Race and Anti-Racist Practice

“Understanding White Fragility and Black Rage" is an elective course that helps students understand the dynamics of social oppression, racism and anti-racist practice.

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Category - Diversity

Light the Brook Ceremony Celebrates Campus Diversity

Sociology Professor Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí Wins 2021 Distinguished Africanist Award

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

UNITI Cultural Center Ribbon Cutting Heralds Bright Future at Stony Brook Union

Meet New People Through SBU’s “One Book, One Community” Program

SBU Ranked Seventh by Forbes for America’s Best Employers for Women

Five SBU Students Begin Pre-Medical Opportunity Program

SB Medicine Administering First LGBTQ+ Health Needs Survey on Long Island

Stephanie Dinkins Named Inaugural Yayoi Kusama Endowed Professor of Art

Celebrating Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox

Creativity Is the Focus of Black History Month 2021

Stony Brook Celebrates Black History Month

Employer Interest Nearly Doubles at Diversity Recruitment Fair

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