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

Students will receive refunds or credits, Stony Brook University says

Samantha Robinson
March 24, 2020
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The outside of the administration building after campus has shut down. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University cancels summer study abroad programs

Samantha Robinson
March 24, 2020
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

SBU offers another policy update

Samantha Robinson
March 22, 2020
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Students protesting outside of the Administration Building on March 11. The protests began over the administration's lack of communication about plans for the spring semester. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Students protest university silence

Maya Brown and Samantha Robinson
March 12, 2020
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Dean of Students Rick Gatteau standing on the fountain outside of the administration building addressing student protests. Interim President Michael Bernstein sent out an email to students and faculty this morning addressing plans for the spring semester. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook issues update on coronavirus

Samantha Robinson
March 11, 2020
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The inside of the Educational Communications Center. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Students petition for improved accessibility at the School of Social Welfare

Samantha Robinson
December 8, 2019
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Festival of Lights in Student Activities Ballroom A on Dec. 4. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/THE STATESMAN

Festival of Lights Illuminates Stony Brook

Samantha Robinson
December 8, 2019
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Festival of Lights 2019 Photo Gallery

Festival of Lights 2019 Photo Gallery

Samantha Robinson
December 5, 2019
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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
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Women at the Elect Her event on Stony Brook's campus in the Student Activities Center. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/THE STATESMAN

Elect Her event teaches Stony Brook women how to run for office

Samantha Robinson
November 23, 2019
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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

USG to host a town hall on constitutional referendum

Maya Brown and Samantha Robinson
November 13, 2019
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Homecoming 2019 Photo Gallery

Homecoming 2019 Photo Gallery

Emma Harris, Sara Ruberg, Samantha Robinson, and Abhishek Cherath
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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Campus improv group raises awareness about mental health

Campus improv group raises awareness about mental health

Samantha Robinson
October 16, 2019
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Stony Brook marches for suicide prevention

Stony Brook marches for suicide prevention

Samantha Robinson
September 22, 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 student honored with Hidden Hero Award

Samantha Robinson
August 31, 2019
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A Undergraduate Student Government (USG) meeting on Aug. 29, 2019. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAn FILE

USG finds discrepancies in constitution and code

Samantha Robinson
August 31, 2019
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President Samuel L. Stanley speaking at his farewell reception. Stony Brook held the reception on June 25, 2019. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook says farewell to President Stanley

Samantha Robinson
June 30, 2019
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Members of the Graduate Student Employee Union protesting on May 1, 2019. The students were protesting increases in their fees. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Graduate students protest fee increases

Samantha Robinson
May 2, 2019
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Table titled "SUNY's Estimated UUP Contractual Salary Increase Costs for the Academic Enterprise." This was included in President Stanley's email that was sent to campus community members on Friday. CREDIT: STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

President Stanley speaks on Stony Brook’s financial status

Samantha Robinson
March 30, 2019
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University Senate reviews independent budget report

University Senate reviews independent budget report

Samantha Robinson
March 6, 2019
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SBU will eliminate $18 million debt by 2021, Provost Bernstein says

Samantha Robinson
November 7, 2018
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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 show enthusiasm for midterm elections

Samantha Robinson
November 4, 2018
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Dr. Christopher Gobler gives lecture on harmful algal blooms

Samantha Robinson
October 8, 2018
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Team of Professional eSport Gamers Playing in Competitive MMORPG/ Strategy Video Game on a Cyber Games Tournament. LYNCCONF GAMES/FLICR VIA CC BY 2.0

Stony Brook creates new Wi-Fi network for gamers

Samantha Robinson
September 26, 2018
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