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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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Friend of Stony Brook Erwin P. Staller Dies at 97

Erwin P. Staller, 97, visionary philanthropist and tireless advocate for Stony Brook University, died yesterday after a lifetime of support for education, arts and culture. Staller, Hon. ’01, one of Long Island’s most...

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Jarvis Watson to Serve as Interim Chief Diversity Officer

Stony Brook University alumnus Jarvis M. Watson, who has served as Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs in the Division of Student Affairs, will now serve as Interim Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) and will serve on...

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Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Holds Court, Shares Life Lessons With Freshman Class

Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States, is quick to say that she did not come from a life of privilege. She’s also the first to tell you that where your story begins doesn’t determine its...

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Recreation Field Renamed in Memory of Dr. Peter Baigent, Rugby Enthusiast

For nearly 25 years, Peter Baigent devoted himself to improving access to higher education and bettering Stony Brook University in as many ways as he could. Baigent wore many hats during his time as a Stony Brook...

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Seawolves Rock the Vote in Record Numbers

Stony Brook University’s students topped the All In Challenge charts with more than 1,300 students pledging to vote in the 2018 Midterm Election on Tuesday. Among the 455 universities participating in the challenge...

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President Stanley to be a Panelist in 2018 Paul Simon Awards Event

Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., MD, will discuss successes and challenges in campus internationalization as a participant in the 2018 Senator Paul Simon Award Presidential Panel on November 13...

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Friend of Stony Brook Charles B. Wang Dies at 74

Charles B. Wang, 74, founder of CA Technologies and a steadfast supporter of Stony Brook University, died today on Long Island surrounded by his family. In 2002, the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University...

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Kathleen Byington Named Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration

Kathleen Byington, Associate Vice President for Business Operations at Yale University, has been appointed Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration at Stony Brook University, effective October 3, 2018. In...

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Center for Biotechnology Tapped for New Healthcare Security Innovation Program

Sepsis occurs when chemicals released into the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammatory responses throughout the body. It’s dangerous and often deadly. According to the U.S. Department of Health and...

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Nicole Sampson Named Interim Dean of CAS

Nicole S. Sampson, a professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been named interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. A graduate of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA , Sampson completed her PhD at the...

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Undergrad Emily Withers Chosen as an Oxfam CHANGE Leader

Stony Brook student activist Emily Withers has been selected as one of international anti-poverty organization Oxfam America’s CHANGE leaders for the 2018-2019 academic year. She is one of only 30 students chosen among...

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University Team Leads Admitted Student Info Sessions in China

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. led a team of key university personnel on a strategic trip to China, where they presented to admitted students and their families. The team described the unique benefits of a Stony Brook...

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Dean Emeritus Jerrold Stein Recognized as Diamond Honoree

Jerrold Stein, Dean Emeritus and Advisor to the Vice President for Student Affairs, was recognized by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Foundation as a 2018 Diamond Honoree for his extensive work at...

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Samir Das Named Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Samir Das, who has served as associate dean for research for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences since 2016, has been appointed chair of the Department of Computer Science following a competitive national...

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Paul Shepson Named Dean of SoMAS

Paul B. Shepson has been named Dean of Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), announced Michael Bernstein, Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Selected after a national search...

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Rick Gatteau Tackles New Leadership Roles Head-On

Following the passing of Dr. Peter Baigent, vice president of Student Affairs and president of the Faculty Student Association, along with the recent retirement of former Dean of Students Jerrold Stein, the university...

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Register for the Women’s Leadership Symposium, March 14

The 2018 Women’s Leadership Symposium, “Life, Health and Leadership: A Conversation on Women in the Workplace,” will be held on Wednesday, March 14, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Student Activities Center. Register Now...

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Friend of Stony Brook Erwin P. Staller Dies at 97

Jarvis Watson to Serve as Interim Chief Diversity Officer

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Holds Court, Shares Life Lessons With Freshman Class

Recreation Field Renamed in Memory of Dr. Peter Baigent, Rugby Enthusiast

Seawolves Rock the Vote in Record Numbers

President Stanley to be a Panelist in 2018 Paul Simon Awards Event

Friend of Stony Brook Charles B. Wang Dies at 74

Kathleen Byington Named Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration

Center for Biotechnology Tapped for New Healthcare Security Innovation Program

Nicole Sampson Named Interim Dean of CAS

Undergrad Emily Withers Chosen as an Oxfam CHANGE Leader

University Team Leads Admitted Student Info Sessions in China

Dean Emeritus Jerrold Stein Recognized as Diamond Honoree

Samir Das Named Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Paul Shepson Named Dean of SoMAS

Rick Gatteau Tackles New Leadership Roles Head-On

Register for the Women’s Leadership Symposium, March 14

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