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Students throwing their graduation caps up into the air. PULIC DOMAIN

Stony Brook’s four-year graduation rates show uptick over past six years

Samantha Robinson December 1, 2019
Stony Brook University’s 4-year graduation rate increased 17% over the past six years, according to Stony Brook University Interim President, Michael Bernstein.
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President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr. gives his annual State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 27. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Letter to the Editor: Could the Stanley administration take a cue from a New England basketball coach?

Bryan Carroll October 11, 2017
For every million that Stony Brook spent, Stanley received $319.
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President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr. gives his annual State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 27. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

President Stanley looks at Stony Brook’s past and future in 2017 State of the University Address

Rebecca Liebson October 1, 2017
At Stony Brook’s annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sept. 27, President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. celebrated 60 years of progress at Stony Brook.
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Cuomo is looking too mandate experiential learning, like internships and research, in order for students to graduate. Over 60 SUNY institutions would be affected by this plan. 
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Cuomo pushes for extension of SUNY 2020

Will Welch January 26, 2016
Cuomo’s support is an important step toward passing an extension of SUNY 2020, which is set to expire this spring and has been essential to SBU’s growth over the five years.
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Stanley announces new projects in State of the University address

Stanley announces new projects in State of the University address

Paula Pecorella September 18, 2015
Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley announced several plans for the upcoming year, at his State of the University address on Sept. 16.
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Renovations for Pritchard pool set to begin

Kelly Zegers October 30, 2014
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. announced in his annual State of the University Address that the Pritchard Gymnasium Pool will be renovated and completed in spring 2016.
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The Finish Four fund aims to increase four-year graduation (STATESMAN STOCK PHOTO)

Finish in Four funding will help students finish on time

Tejen Shah October 7, 2014
Stony Brook University has become one of the most well known and respected institutions in the country. Each year, the university admits a more accomplished and more competitive freshman class.
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State of the University Address looks toward future of university

Christopher Leelum September 18, 2014
In his annual presentation to the campus community, President Stanley looked back on the university’s success, but also highlighted the challenging road ahead in his State of the University Address.
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Online classes will offer a new medium from which to obtain a degree. (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

SUNY unveils new online course initiative

Sandhiya Kannan February 4, 2014
The State University of New York announced a new online course initiative on Jan. 14 that will offer students a way to complete entire degree programs online, positioning the university to follow an increasingly important trend in online education.
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President Stanley’s State of the University Address reveals improvements for Stony Brook

Ryan Wolf September 25, 2013
Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley kicked off the 2013 Stony Brook Convocation today with its main event, the State of the University Address, Stanley’s fifth. After looking back at last year’s accomplishments and the university’s future plans, Stanley stated that “the State of the University in 2013...is strong.”
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