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Food as Medicine Symposium Explores Nutrition, Health and Community

At 82, Hampton Bays resident Ann Coppola is still looking for ways to live healthier. A plant-based eater, she came to Stony ...
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River Rock Reflection: Sharing Messages of Hope on 9/11

On September 11, 2026, members of the Stony Brook University community gathered at the university’s 9/11 Memorial Arch to ...
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Walk of Hope Brings Stony Brook Community Together for Suicide Prevention Month

The annual Walk of Hope event on September 30 brought the Stony Brook University community together to raise awareness about ...
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Join Us for Seawolves Social Hour!

The Seawolves Social Hour is back! These lively gatherings bring together Long Island alumni for relaxed, community-focused events close to home. Seawolves have the chance to enjoy great conversations ...
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Stony Brook Children’s Breaks Ground on Expanded Pediatric Emergency Department

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital marked a major milestone on Friday, May 29, breaking ground on its expanded Pediatric Emergency Department. The project represents a significant investment in pediatric ...
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“I Want to Change the World.” Prince Johnson ’98, MA ’03 Named 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year

When Prince Johnson ’98, MA ’03 arrived at the State University of New York at Stony Brook as a freshman, he was a biology and pre-med major. However, ahead of his junior year, Johnson’s best friend ...
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Stony Brook Researchers Teach Robots to See Around Corners

Stony Brook researchers have developed the first navigation system that lets robots “see around corners” with commercially available, lightweight sensors. Their method, recently presented at ICRA 2025 ...
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Stony Brook Children’s CARE Initiative Supports Mental Health and Wellness of Local Students

As schools across Suffolk County face a growing youth mental health crisis, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital has introduced a program designed to bridge the gap between education and healthcare. The ...
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Motivated by the Matches: Alumni Family Gives Back to Stony Brook Students, Cancer Center

Choosing to attend Stony Brook University seemed like a no-brainer for both Frank Fischer ’97 and his wife, Michele Fischer ’99. Frank’s brothers, William Fischer ’92 and Patrick Fischer ’94, both ...
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Hesse-Spellman Forms New Research Alliance for Power Electronics Packaging

Hesse Mechatronics and the Spellman High Voltage Power Electronics Lab at Stony Brook University have formed a new research alliance for high performance power electronics module packaging through a ...
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Engineering Excellence Rooted at Stony Brook: H.S. Philip Wong, MS ’83, Joins the National Academy of Engineering

H.S. Philip Wong, MS ’83, one of the world’s leading innovators in nanoscale semiconductor technology, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional ...
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From Gifts to Growth: How Giving Day Has Impacted Stony Brook University

On March 25, the State University of New York at Stony Brook will hold its eighth annual Giving Day — a celebration of 24 Hours To Empower Every Seawolf. This tradition continues to grow stronger each ...