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The construction site of the upcoming "Seawolves Village" at Stony Brook University. AREEJ ZAIDI/THE STATESMAN

SBU tackles housing crisis with multiple Campus Residences projects

Michelle Grisales, Assistant News Editor May 4, 2025

Stony Brook University’s difficult and limited housing situation at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year left many students struggling. The...

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Interim President Richard L. McCormick during a sit-down interview with The Statesman on Thursday, April 24. The discussion covered a wide range of topics including

McCormick looks to Stony Brook’s future while navigating political upheaval in an exclusive interview

Viyang Hao, News Editor April 30, 2025

The Statesman sat down with Interim President Richard L. McCormick for an exclusive interview on Thursday, April 24.Interview topics included the...

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A graphic showcasing opinions surrounding President Donald Trump's inauguration. ILLUSTRATED BY IRENE YIMMONGKOL AND BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU reaffirms student privacy amid federal policy shifts

Humza Malik February 23, 2025

During his first two weeks in office, President Donald J. Trump issued a series of executive orders that reshaped federal policies, sparking national...

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Diversity, equity & inclusion: Who benefits and why it’s important

Sonia Kinyua February 23, 2025

On Jan. 21, President Donald J. Trump introduced Executive Order 14173, titled: “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.”...

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A headshot of Stony Brook University's seventh president, Andrea Goldsmith. Goldsmith, the former dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton University, will begin her presidency Aug. 1. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK NEWS

Andrea Goldsmith named next SBU president

Viyang Hao, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10:20 a.m., SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the next Stony Brook University president to be Andrea Goldsmith.Succeeding...

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Protesters gathered inside the Administration Building on Monday, Feb. 10 to demand protection for international students and faculty from ICE. VIYANG HAO/THE STATESMAN

Protestors demand SBU protect its international community, hand delivers letter to McCormick’s office

Viyang Hao and Michelle Grisales February 13, 2025

Approximately 30 people gathered outside of the Administration Building to protest for Stony Brook University to protect their international workers...

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Interim President Richard L. McCormick speaking at the State of The University Address on Sept. 25. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Students and faculty respond to McCormick’s email on the red banner incident

Stony Brook Students and Faculty February 5, 2025

Below is a collection of responses from Stony Brook University faculty and students to Interim President Richard L. McCormick’s email about the...

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SBU Southampton trending upwards under new leadership

Sky Crabtree, News Editor December 31, 2024

“The campus itself is in a state of disrepair. If it was in private hands, we’d consider them to be slumlords.”That was a statement made...

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Interim President McCormick condemns “red hands” symbol after protest banner incident

Sky Crabtree, News Editor December 25, 2024

Stony Brook Interim President Richard L. McCormick sent an email to the campus community on Friday, decrying the use of “red hands” symbolism used...

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Stony Brook University Hospital never received over $175 million in FEMA reimbursements

Stony Brook University Hospital never received over $175 million in FEMA reimbursements

Sky Crabtree, News Editor November 24, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) never received over $175 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for expenses related...

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Sen. Kristen Gillibrand at a press conference in the administration building . MICHELLE GRISALES/THE STATESMAN

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visits SBU, announces new program Cyber Service Academy

Michelle Grisales November 22, 2024

United States Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference on Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Administration Building’s atrium to promote the...

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