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The United States Department of Education's seal. The government agency enacted a new regulation on Aug. 30 to protect student borrowers. PUBLIC DOMAIN

New regulations protect student borrowers

Jocelyn Cruz October 17, 2019
These updated regulations will protect student borrowers from misinformation and hold higher education institutions responsible if borrowers have been misled.
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Diversity has become the topic of conversation on college campuses across the United States in recent years. Stony Brook has a variety of affinity groups, two of which represent European culture.  WONDER WOMAN0731/FLICKR VIA CC-BY-2.0

Stony Brook students shouldn’t self-segregate

Maya Brown October 25, 2018
At first glance, the variety of ethnic backgrounds at Stony Brook University makes it seem like a diverse school, but I doubt if the students at SBU are actually mixing with one another.
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Campus surveillance increases as crime continues to drop

Christopher Leelum March 30, 2015
The number of security cameras on campus has increased as part of a prolonged effort to deter crime, according to a Stony Brook University Senate report.
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Defaults in student loans begin to drop nationally

Defaults in student loans begin to drop nationally

Ryan Wolf October 23, 2014
Student loan default rates have fallen across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Education, marking the first time in seven years that the rates have decreased.
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Stony Brook among colleges and universities targeted for investigation regarding response to sexual violence cases

Stony Brook among colleges and universities targeted for investigation regarding response to sexual violence cases

Arielle Martinez August 15, 2014
The United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Stony Brook University and 75 other colleges and universities for their handling of sexual violence cases.
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Title IX enforcement still an issue at many universities

Basil John April 10, 2014
Angie Epifano, 23, sat in her room clutching her light pastel blue hoodie with tears running down her cheeks, her voice trembling as she recalled the experience that changed her life.
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