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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

SBU planning in-person graduation in September for 2020 graduates

Brianne Ledda
May 10, 2021
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A sapling of an American chestnut tree in the Ashley Schiff Preserve. BRIANNE LEDDA/THE STATESMAN

Hope for the American chestnut trees, a dying species

Brianne Ledda
April 22, 2021
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The United University Professors (UUP) March on March 1, 2018. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

SBU workers push to delay in-person work return, argues it violates UUP telecommuting agreement

Brianne Ledda
March 6, 2021
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Stony Brook University banner during Jan. 2021.RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

All classes canceled ahead of impending snowstorm

Brianne Ledda
January 31, 2021
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A screenshot of the university budget meeting on Jan. 20 SCREENSHOT OF VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY BUDGET MEETING

SBU looks to avoid downsizing amidst budget crisis

Brianne Ledda
January 25, 2021
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Students moving into their dorms at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Students on campus must test negative before leaving for Thanksgiving break, SUNY Chancellor says

Brianne Ledda
November 1, 2020
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Stony Brook University campus in the fall of 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

SBU announces hybrid classes for winter and spring semester

Brianne Ledda
September 25, 2020
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The United University Professors (UUP) March on March 1, 2018. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

UUP criticizes university reopening policies

Brianne Ledda
June 19, 2020
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The outside of Stony Brook University Hospital. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/STATESMAN FILE

School of Medicine aims to increase hospital security

Brianne Ledda
June 13, 2020
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Outside of the Stony Brook University Hospital. EMMA HARRIS/STATESMAN FILE

Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

Brianne Ledda
June 10, 2020
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University Police Department cars at Stony Brook University. NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE

University police investigate “suspicious package” near hospital

Brianne Ledda
June 9, 2020
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Bernstein at the student media briefing on Dec. 4, 2019. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

Interim President Michael Bernstein to resume provost position

Brianne Ledda
May 27, 2020
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The South P commuter lot at Stony Brook University converted into a drive thru coronavirus testing facility. MAYA BROWN/THE STATESMAN

New pop-up testing site opens near Stony Brook Southampton Hospital

Brianne Ledda
April 30, 2020
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

SBU will decide fate of fall semester by the end of June

Matina Douzenis, Gabby Pardo, and Brianne Ledda
April 28, 2020
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Zoom is a video chat service many Stony Brook University students are using to learn remotely. Inappropriate content has interrupted class meetings during the first week learning remotely.SCREENSHOT OF ZOOM HOMEPAGE

‘Professor? Can you hear me?’: Universities adapt to online learning

Brianne Ledda
April 13, 2020
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Seniors call virtual commencement a ‘slap in the face’

Brianne Ledda
April 4, 2020
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

SBU is moving summer classes online

Brianne Ledda
April 2, 2020
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The outside of Kelly Quad in West Campus. Students living on campus still have access to the food pantry, which has adjusted to social distancing. SHAH ALI HAIDER SHANTO/THE STATESMAN

SBU dining halls and food pantry adjust for social distancing

Brianne Ledda and Claudia Motley
April 2, 2020
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Justine Josue, former USG Vice President of Communications resigned. STATESMAN FILE

USG elections postponed until next year

Maya Brown and Brianne Ledda
March 31, 2020
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Stony Brook University's sixth president Maurie McInnis. Credit to Stony Brook University Media Relations

Maurie McInnis is the sixth president at SBU

Brianne Ledda
March 26, 2020
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The COVID-19 virus. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SBU confirms first COVID-19 cases

Brianne Ledda
March 22, 2020
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The outside of the administration building after campus has shut down. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook cancels all events through May 15

Brianne Ledda
March 21, 2020
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Internet cord plugged to a server. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Some broadband companies are offering free wifi to college students impacted by COVID-19

Brianne Ledda
March 18, 2020
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Cars parked in South P, the commuter student parking lot. A mobile COVID-19 testing center will be available to patients on March 18. GARYGHAYRA/THE STATESMAN

A mobile testing center is taking patients in South P

Brianne Ledda
March 18, 2020
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The outside of Kelly Quad in West Campus. Students living on campus still have access to the food pantry, which has adjusted to social distancing. SHAH ALI HAIDER SHANTO/THE STATESMAN

Q&A for students moving off campus

Brianne Ledda
March 17, 2020
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The Zoom option appears on Stony Brook Blackboard. SCREENSHOT OF ZOOM

Stony Brook University implements Zoom ahead of online classes

Brianne Ledda
March 17, 2020
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Cars parked in South P, the commuter student parking lot. PAULA PECEGO/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University Hospital drive-through testing for COVID-19 delayed

Brianne Ledda
March 15, 2020
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SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Confirmed COVID-19 cases on three SUNY campuses

Brianne Ledda
March 15, 2020
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Students walking outside of Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University is extending spring break

Brianne Ledda
March 13, 2020
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office in Dec. 2012. GULBENK/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY SA 3.0

Students with visas will be able to complete semester after SBU goes remote

Brianne Ledda
March 12, 2020
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UUP calls on SBU for better communication

Brianne Ledda
March 11, 2020
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo on campus in the Student Activities Center on April 11, 2019. Cuomo announced that all non-essential workers must stay home. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

SUNY, CUNY classes going remote after March 19

Brianne Ledda
March 11, 2020
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"Far Beyond" signage in the Academic Mall. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University is planning to move classes online after spring break

Brianne Ledda and Maya Brown
March 9, 2020
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The COVID-19 virus. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Suffolk County sees first confirmed coronavirus case

Brianne Ledda and Alek Lewis
March 8, 2020
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Advisory levels provided from the Department of State of the United States, from low to high regarding safety and security risk. PUBLIC DOMAIN

COVID-19: SUNY flying home students abroad

Brianne Ledda
March 4, 2020
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Suffolk Museum left a marker to honor Cane's grave after removing the original tombstone in 1949.

Stony Brook graves lost to memory, buried in time

Brianne Ledda
February 29, 2020
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Advisory levels provided from the Department of State of the United States, from low to high regarding safety and security risk. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Stony Brook University cutting travel to Italy, Iran and South Korea

Brianne Ledda
February 29, 2020
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Owners of the Velvet Lounge, The Curry Club buy the Harbor Grill

Brianne Ledda
February 9, 2020
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Advisory levels provided from the Department of State of the United States, from low to high regarding safety and security risk. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SBU shuts down trips to China after federal travel advisory

Alek Lewis and Brianne Ledda
January 31, 2020
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Map of the outbreak of the coronavirus. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SBU professor delayed by coronavirus lands in the U.S.

Brianne Ledda
January 30, 2020
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Map of the outbreak of the coronavirus. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Travel restrictions delay semester for about 40 students

Brianne Ledda
January 29, 2020
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Map of the outbreak of the coronavirus. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SBU professor trapped in China after coronavirus outbreak

Brianne Ledda
January 26, 2020
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Bernstein at the student media briefing on Dec. 4, 2019. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

Interim President Bernstein withdraws candidacy from presidential search

Brianne Ledda
January 25, 2020
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Girnun and his attorneys on Jan. 14, 2020 outside of the Alfonse M. D'Amato Courthouse. BRIANNE LEDDA/THE STATESMAN

Former SBU professor pleads guilty to funneling cancer research funds

Brianne Ledda and Melissa Azofeifa
January 14, 2020
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A legal gavel and open book. BLOGTREPRENEUR/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Former swim coach sues SBU for discrimination

Brianne Ledda
November 23, 2019
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USG President Shaheer Khan speaks at the town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Frey. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Highlights from USG Town Hall

Emma Harris, Alek Lewis, Alexander Bakirdan, and Brianne Ledda
November 22, 2019
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Logo for Elsevier. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SUNY prepared to cancel Elsevier subscription if contract negotiations go sour

Brianne Ledda
November 22, 2019
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The Statesman logo.STATESMAN FILE

Weekly Wrap Up Special Edition: USG Constitutional Referendum

Sara Ruberg and Brianne Ledda
November 15, 2019
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A screenshot of the constitutional referendum emailed to students on Nov. 9. COURTESY OF USG

USG proposes restructured constitution in referendum

Brianne Ledda
November 13, 2019
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New York voter registration papers distributed by Stony Brook's Vote Everywhere group in partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

Brianne Ledda and Alexander Bakirdan
November 10, 2019
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"Far Beyond" signage in the Academic Mall. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

SBU set to invest $1.6 million in Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Brianne Ledda
November 3, 2019
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The emailed letter that PHOTO CREDIT: STONY’S BROOK PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

Presidential Search Committee outlines expectations for incoming president

Brianne Ledda
October 24, 2019
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Interim President Michael Bernstein gives his first address to the university on Wednesday, Oct. 16.EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Interim President delivers university address

Samantha Robinson and Brianne Ledda
October 19, 2019
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50 years "forever wild": Looking back on the Ashley Schiff Preserve

50 years “forever wild”: Looking back on the Ashley Schiff Preserve

Brianne Ledda, Margaret Osborne, and Taylor Beglane
October 11, 2019
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Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

Brianne Ledda
October 2, 2019
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Chief Information Officer accepts job at Michigan State University

Chief Information Officer accepts job at Michigan State University

Brianne Ledda
September 14, 2019
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Stony Brook looks at parking improvements

Stony Brook looks at parking improvements

Brianne Ledda
September 13, 2019
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Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

Brianne Ledda and Melissa Azofeifa
September 12, 2019
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Interim Provost Minghua. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Minghua Zhang takes over as interim provost

Brianne Ledda
August 25, 2019
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The Graduate School, located in the old Computer Science building.EMMA HARRIS/STATESMAN FILE

Former grad student files new complaint in lawsuit against university

Brianne Ledda
August 25, 2019
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Provost Michael Bernstein COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

SBU discontinuing search for provost

Brianne Ledda
August 16, 2019
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Stony Brook University's Amazon pick up location when it first opened. JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Man with an airsoft pistol is taken into custody in Melville Library without incident, UPD says

Brianne Ledda
August 12, 2019
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Part of Stony Brook University's main campus. DIANNA ROMAN/STATESMAN FILE

SBU budget update plans ‘modest investments’

Brianne Ledda and Gary Ghayrat
August 6, 2019
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The University Police Department is holding active shooter trainings this semester is response to the recent Parkland shooting in Florida. NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE

UPD finds Stony Brook student reported missing

Brianne Ledda
June 9, 2019
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Stanley said Stony Brook is not considering any plans to rename Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium despite petition. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

President Stanley to leave for Michigan State University

Maya Brown and Brianne Ledda
May 28, 2019
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The Harbor Grill is a restaurant and bar in Port Jefferson. Stony Brook University graduate Gurvinder Grewal was turned away on Sunday, May 12 because his turban allegedly fell under the "no hats" rule. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

SBU graduate wearing turban turned away from Harbor Grill

Brianne Ledda
May 16, 2019
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Acting Chief Justice Isaiah Momplaisir and Associate Justice Eric Wagner talking at the USG senate meeting on Thursday, April 25. They announced their decision to remove Chief Justice Aravinth Pushparaj from his position. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

USG judiciary unanimously votes to remove chief justice

Brianne Ledda
April 28, 2019
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The building for Stony Brook University's Flax Pond Marine Laboratory. New York State has given the university $4 million to build a new hatchery there. BRIANNE LEDDA/THE STATESMAN

New hatchery to be built at Flax Pond laboratory

Brianne Ledda
April 19, 2019
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

USG senator files case to overturn chief justice confirmation

Brianne Ledda
April 7, 2019
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

USG Elections: Initiatives from Executive Council candidates

Brianne Ledda
March 31, 2019
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On Tuesday, March 26, USG candidates held a debate in the Student Activities Center. There are more than a half a dozen candidates are running. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Undergraduate Student Government candidates debate ahead of election

Brianne Ledda and Gary Ghayrat
March 31, 2019
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A chart on specific student fees per semester. The university is proposing to raise fees from $1,377.25 a semester to $1,503.90 in total.

SBU proposes increase in student fees for next year

Brianne Ledda and Melissa Azofeifa
March 24, 2019
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Students leave the Port Jefferson-Stony Brook University shuttle bus on Thursday, March, 7. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University and Port Jefferson partner on new shuttle bus

Brianne Ledda
March 9, 2019
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An image of a theft suspect shared by University Police Department. He is being investigated for two counts of credit card theft. PHOTO CREDIT: UPD

UPD investigating two counts of credit card theft on campus

Brianne Ledda
March 6, 2019
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

USG chief justice spent over a year in office without Senate confirmation

Brianne Ledda
February 17, 2019
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Joseph Assistant Professor of Hispanic Languages and Literature. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Upcoming book examines queer kinship in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century

Brianne Ledda
February 13, 2019
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A DACA march that took place on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at Stony Brook University. The Jose Peralta New York state DREAM Act was passed on Jan. 23, 2019. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

New York passes its own DREAM Act

Brianne Ledda
February 3, 2019
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Andy Warhol’s “Flowers” series from 1964 and “Cow Wallpaper [Pink on Yellow]” from 1966 at the Whitney Museum in New York City. The exhibit is on display until March 31, 2019.BRIANNE LEDDA/THE STATESMAN

Through chaos, the Whitney gives Andy Warhol newfound relevance

Brianne Ledda
January 27, 2019
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The poster for "Anastasia" PUBLIC DOMAIN

Broadway’s “Anastasia” is better than the movie

Brianne Ledda
January 27, 2019
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New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle represents the East End of Long Island. He was one of four state senators to vote against legislation banning the practice of gay conversion therapy. PUBLIC DOMAIN

NY State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle votes against ban on gay conversion therapy

Rebecca Liebson and Brianne Ledda
January 27, 2019
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Person holding a remote control in front of a television. PUBLIC DOMAIN

College students shy away from cable

Brianne Ledda
January 12, 2019
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Missing SBU student located

Missing SBU student located

Brianne Ledda
December 26, 2018
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REBECCA ANZEL / THE STATESMAN

Student in critical condition after motor vehicle crash

Gary Ghayrat and Brianne Ledda
December 4, 2018
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Fire in Cardozo, no injuries

Fire in Cardozo, no injuries

Brianne Ledda
December 2, 2018
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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Title IX Updates: What you need to know

Brianne Ledda
December 1, 2018
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Inside the Stony Brook Hospital. BOREUM LEE/STATESMAN FILE

SBU School of Medicine renamed after Renaissance Technologies

Brianne Ledda
November 25, 2018
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A piece by Brooklyn-based artist Hannah Provisor, COURTESY OF HANNAH PROVISOR

Brooklyn artist launches illustrated series about sexual harassment

Brianne Ledda
November 1, 2018
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Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University Health Science Center: Stony Brook University held a donation event honoring Frances L. Brisbane, PhD, MSW, Vice President for Health Sciences Workforce Diversity. She donated 1.5 Million dollars to the University. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

SBU Health Sciences VP endows education fund for custodial staff

Brianne Ledda
October 30, 2018
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Democtratic candidate Perry Gershon. NICO PENNISI/THE STATESMAN

Democratic congressional candidate Perry Gershon engages with students on campus

Brianne Ledda
October 9, 2018
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Singer Ashanti will headline PUBLIC DOMAIN

Back to the Brook artists announced

Brianne Ledda and Aleeza Kazmi
October 9, 2018
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Hurricane Florence was worsened by climate change

Brianne Ledda
September 23, 2018
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SBU professors join statewide effort to combat ocean acidification

Brianne Ledda
September 9, 2018
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SBU professor helps discover ancient African burial grounds

Brianne Ledda
September 3, 2018
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Headshot of Chemistry Professor Nicole Sampson. Sampson will PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Chemistry professor takes over CAS dean position

Brianne Ledda
August 26, 2018
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office in Dec. 2012. GULBENK/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY SA 3.0

Trump administration sets new visa restrictions for Chinese students

Brianne Ledda
June 23, 2018
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Students, organizations and programs honored at 2018 Jerrold L. Stein Student Life Awards

Students, organizations and programs honored at 2018 Jerrold L. Stein Student Life Awards

Brianne Ledda
May 3, 2018
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A bridge.BRIANNE/THE STATESMAN

URECA hosts research symposium

Brianne Ledda
April 26, 2018
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Roth Regatta is an annual event in which students build boats made of cardboard and duct tape to race across Roth Pond. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

CAS senator proposes cancelling classes for Roth Regatta

Brianne Ledda
April 26, 2018
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Stony Brook to offer LEED course

Stony Brook to offer LEED course

Brianne Ledda
April 16, 2018
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A rover in the process of being built.PHOTO COURTESY OF LE SI QU

Robot Design Team competes to build rovers for Mars

Brianne Ledda
March 28, 2018
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