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Shimelis Gulema, professor, poses for a photo in his office.GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

A conversation on race with Shimelis Gulema, an Africana studies professor

Gary Ghayrat
February 29, 2020
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Bernstein at the student media briefing on Dec. 4, 2019. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

Interim President Michael Bernstein confirms interest in permanent position

Gary Ghayrat
December 8, 2019
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Interim President Bernstein talks finance and future at Stony Brook University

Interim President Bernstein talks finance and future at Stony Brook University

Gary Ghayrat
September 24, 2019
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Stony Brook plans to loosen hiring restrictions

Stony Brook plans to loosen hiring restrictions

Gary Ghayrat
September 17, 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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Union election results: New coalition wins almost all officer and staff positions

Gary Ghayrat
April 23, 2019
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Coalition for Union Reform & Democracy seeks to overhaul UUP leadership

Gary Ghayrat
April 11, 2019
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Graduate Student Employees Union members protest increased fees during Stony Brook University's Admitted Students Day on Saturday, April 6, at the main fountain outside of the administration building. This year graduate student fees will increase by about $100. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Graduate students protest fee increase on Admitted Students Day

Gary Ghayrat
April 7, 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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Holi. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Holi celebration brings colors to Long Island

Scott Terwilliger and Gary Ghayrat
March 31, 2019
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Director of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing program, Julie Sheehan, speaking at an info session on Wednesday, Feb. 13th. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

SBU offers major in creative writing

Gary Ghayrat
March 3, 2019
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My Life As lecture on Tuesday, Dec. 4.GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Foreign correspondents discuss the Syrian conflict

Gary Ghayrat
December 5, 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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Amir Baraka lecture GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Africana Studies department commemorates Amiri Baraka

Gary Ghayrat
November 18, 2018
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President Stanley during the State of the University Address on Wednesday, Oct. 3. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

President Stanley talks graduation rates and sensitivity training at 2018 State of the University Address

Gary Ghayrat
October 7, 2018
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SUNY professor’s union approves new contract

Gary Ghayrat
September 16, 2018
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Campaign for Stony Brook fundraiser brings in $630.7 million

Gary Ghayrat
September 9, 2018
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The increased fee covers expenses in technology, transportation. JESUS PICHARDO/STATESMAN FILE

SUNY and President Stanley oppose removal of affirmative action guidelines

Gary Ghayrat
July 21, 2018
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Members of Stony Brook's LGBTQ* community are trying to create an all-inclusive Greek-lettered organization to campus. They intend for the organization to be inclusive to all genders, sexualities and races. HEATHER KHALIFA/STATESMAN FILE

Students propose new LGBTQ Friendly Greek Organization

Gary Ghayrat
May 6, 2018
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Members of Student for Justice for Palestine (left) protest the 70th anniversary of Israel in 2018. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

Anti-Zionist activists protest Israeli Independence Day celebration

Gary Ghayrat and Mike Adams
April 22, 2018
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Emergency responders at the scene of the chemical spill in the Chemistry Building on April 5. Nitric acid was spilled in a fourth floor lab of the building around 8 p.m. GARY GHAYRAT/ STATESMAN FILE

Dangerous chemical spills in the Chemistry Building

Gary Ghayrat
April 8, 2018
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The increased mandatory Comprehensive Fee for the 2018-19 academic year covers expenses in technology, transportation, recreational activities for students and more. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

SBU proposes Comprehensive Fee increases in response to rising costs

Gary Ghayrat
April 8, 2018
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The Long Island high Technology Incubator, above, provides lab and office space for start up companies. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook incubator helps start-ups adapt to business world

Gary Ghayrat
March 25, 2018
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Members of UUP marching across the Academic Mall on March 1, 2018. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Campus labor union demands contract after 20-month hold up

Gary Ghayrat
March 3, 2018
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Stony Brook students holding a sign at the #MeToo march hosted by the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

FMLA hosts march in support of the #MeToo movement

Gary Ghayrat
March 1, 2018
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Dean of Stony Brook's College of Arts and Science, Sacha Kopp, announced he will resign on Jul. 1. Kopp has been the head of the university's largest college since Aug. 2014. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Sacha Kopp to resign as dean of College of Arts and Sciences

Mike Adams and Gary Ghayrat
February 26, 2018
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Associate professor of Sociology Tiffany Joseph speaks at the TPS Rally. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Long Island Immigrant Student Advocates hold TPS Teach-In

Gary Ghayrat
February 25, 2018
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150 students came from across the country to participate in the hack@CEWIT hackathon. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

CEWIT hackathon attracts hundreds of programmers to Stony Brook University

Gary Ghayrat
February 18, 2018
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DarwinGARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Renowned biologist gives Darwin Day genetics lecture

Gary Ghayrat
February 11, 2018
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Dean of Stony Brook's College of Arts and Science, Sacha Kopp, announced he will resign on Jul. 1. Kopp has been the head of the university's largest college since Aug. 2014. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Foreign language programs face personnel cuts in department merger

Gary Ghayrat
January 21, 2018
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Professor Eugene Hammond is his office. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

From engineering to English: The journey of professor Eugene Hammond

Gary Ghayrat
December 3, 2017
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Howard Schneider with ABC New's Nightlife anchor Ted Koppel during a My Life as event on Wednesday, Nov. 15. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Former ABC anchor Ted Koppel visits SBU for “My Life As” lecture series

Gary Ghayrat
November 18, 2017
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Stony Brook students and adjuncts rally to save adjunct jobs in the university's Writing and Rhetoric program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 outside of the Humanities Building. GARY GHAYRAT/ STATESMAN FILE

Students and adjuncts rally to save writing

Gary Ghayrat, Aleeza Kazmi, and Dorothy Mai
November 17, 2017
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Diversity town hall. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Budget cuts draw concern at diversity town hall

Gary Ghayrat
November 12, 2017
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Keynote speaker and futurist Ross Dawson speaking at the Charles B. Wang Center on Oct. 23. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Keynote speaker Ross Dawson discusses the future of work

Gary Ghayrat
October 24, 2017
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Dr. N gives a talk about cyber security on GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

You might be aiding and abetting a cyber attack on your own devices

Gary Ghayrat
October 19, 2017
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An artistic rendition of 'Planet X.' PLANETUSER/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY-SA 4.0

Under the Microscope: In search of the mysterious “Planet 9”

Gary Ghayrat
October 1, 2017
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Stony Brook Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology. LUCCA.AGOZZINO/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY-SA 4.0

Researchers propose mechanism to help explain origins of life

Gary Ghayrat
September 10, 2017
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