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A group of people is gathered around a table with plates and cups, some wearing SBU attire. They are smiling and appear to be in the Wang Center

Three people are smiling at an indoor event. Two of them are holding drinks. They are in a well-lit room with other attendees in the background.

Two people are engaged in conversation at a busy event in a large indoor venue. One person is holding a brochure while the other has a name tag. In the background, there are tables with informational displays and several attendees, at the employee appreciation event.

Happy #NationalEmployeeAppreciationDay to our incredible #StonyBrookU and Stony Brook Medicine faculty, staff and healthcare workers!

You make our campus a better place to work. Thank you for all that you do. ❤️

The image showcases three major research breakthroughs from Stony Brook. On the left, a researcher in a lab coat works with heart devices, highlighting life-saving battery developments for heart patients. Top right, the image discusses new paths for HIV treatment, with emphasis on proactive pre-emptive therapies. Bottom right, it highlights advancements in colorectal cancer screening, featuring a researcher with a medical model. Background shows an aerial view of Stony Brook University.

The image showcases three sections highlighting significant achievements. On the left, the Stony Brook President is shown with a wireless communication tower, referencing her role in transforming communication technology. The middle section features a professional in a medical setting, noting the prevention of millions of heart attacks through innovation. On the right, an ecologist stands on a snowy landscape with penguins, emphasizing discoveries about hidden wildlife from space.

A collage highlighting various scientific achievements. On the left, an individual with white hair and a telescope, linked to quantum gravity. In the middle, Patricia Wright is shown with a lemur, related to conservation in Madagascar. On the top right, vertebrate paleontologists uncover dinosaur species affecting evolutionary theory. At the bottom right, an individual shakes hands with President Joe Biden, linked to work about observing the cosmos.

Behind every innovation is a researcher. Now there’s an even better way to find them.

SBU Research Connect, powered by @sunyofficial.bsky.social, features 2,000+ experts and 10,000+ scholarly works in one searchable platform.

Explore: gosbu.co/4b7t56m

Danny Bluestein, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (right), is also the principal investigator at PolyNova Cardiovascular Inc., which is developing prosthetic heart valves. Through the company's partnership with SPIR, students can work on projects “directly related to their PhD dissertation.” Student on the left of him in the lab.

For 30+ years, our Strategic Partnership for Industrial Resurgence has connected 3,000+ students with paid, real-world projects that help startups grow & create jobs.

See how our students gain industry experience while fueling innovation across New York: https://gosbu.co/4rS3Mw8

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Who decides how AI is used in mental healthcare?

In a new paper in 'Nature Mental Health,' SBU psychologist Briana Last argues that the public, providers and service users deserve a real voice in shaping AI’s role in care.

Read more: https://gosbu.co/4aKyqkZ

What can snakes teach us about evolution?

In the newest episode of C4E Presents, #StonyBrookU biologist Pascal Title joins Heather Lynch to explore snake diversity, climate change and the science behind biodiversity.

Listen: gosbu.co/4n4Q1Ho

Wolf Schäfer, professor emeritus in Stony Brook’s Department of Technology and Society, leads a VIP team in automotive ethics.

Stony Brook’s Department of Technology and Society, leads a VIP team in automotive ethics, currently holding a group discussion meeting.

Who decides what a self-driving car should do when it faces the trolley problem?

At Stony Brook, students and faculty are programming how autonomous vehicles respond to moral dilemmas, bringing engineering and philosophy into the same lab.

Read more: https://gosbu.co/3MNIW1B

A group of Stony Brook University nursing students in red scrubs, with one student in the foreground writing. Text overlay states, "#8 Best Online Masters Nursing Programs - U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs.

Top 10 in the nation, again!

U.S. News & World Report ranks Stony Brook’s online Master’s in Nursing programs #8 nationally.

See our other rankings: https://gosbu.co/4rPRuDX

C.N. ‘Frank’ Yang wearing a grey suit and smiling on front of a blackboard.

On March 12, we’ll honor Nobel Laureate C.N. Yang, Albert Einstein Professor Emeritus, whose work reshaped modern physics and helped build Stony Brook into a global center for theory.

Join us as we reflect on his scientific legacy. Register by March 4: https://gosbu.co/4rIzgoy

A Stony Brook nursing students in red scrubs stand focused, with one person in the foreground practicing a medical skill. Text overlay reads "#8 Best Online Masters Nursing Programs - U.S. News & World Report 2026." The nursing program is associated with Stony Brook University.

Top 10 in the nation, again!

U.S. News & World Report ranks Stony Brook’s online Master’s in Nursing programs #8 nationally.

See our other rankings: https://gosbu.co/4rPRuDX

David Safo, a stony brook student is smiling in the Student Union UNITI Cultural Center (UCC).

Everyone say, “Hi, David!” 👋

David Safo ’26 came to SBU for an academic challenge and ended up a campus leader.

He found community through the Black & Latino Initiatives Council and is now an academic and social mentor, creating spaces for others to feel seen and supported.

Wolfie and two Port Jeff polar bears in scarves holding a rose at the 2026 Ice Festival.

Wolfie and a family on a hay ride at the 2026 Ice Festival in Port Jeff.

Two kids playing an ice sculpture game of tick-tack-toe at the 2026 Ice Festival in Port Jeff.

Wolfie and three adults at the 2026 Ice Festival in Port Jeff.

We loved seeing so many Seawolves in Port Jeff this weekend for the annual Ice Festival!

Throughout February, the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce and Stony Brook Medicine are hosting Heart Month activities to support cardiovascular health across our community.

More: https://gosbu.co/3MfIUzz

A group of people is standing on a stage, holding red signs with Chinese characters. A person wears a red lion costume, commonly used in lion dances. There's a screen in the background showing "SBU Music Academy" and some text. The setting appears festive, with a focus on the cultural celebration of Lunar New Year 2026.

Three kids are smiling in front of a festive "Happy New Year" backdrop with colorful fireworks and decorative elements, at the SBU Lunar New Year 2026 Event.

A vibrant red lion costume is performing a dance in the Union Ballroom, holding a banner that reads "Good Luck & Best Wishes." Onlookers, including children and adults, are seated and watching the performance, at the SBU 2026 Lunar New Year event.

May the year of the Horse bring you power and strength, Seawolves!

Multiple name badges with red ribbons reading "25, 30, 35 YEARS" are arranged in rows. They all have SBU Shield logo pins on them.

Wolfie poses with three individuals at the 2026 Service Recognition Luncheon. The indoor setting is well-lit, with tables and attendees in the background.

Five people from the MARCOM department smiling together at the 2026 Service Recognition Luncheon.

Two Stony Brook faculty members laughing together at the 2026 Service Recognition Luncheon.

#StonyBrookU celebrated 419 employees reaching service milestones at our annual Service Recognition Luncheon.

We recognized faculty and staff who've marked 25-55 years of service, including two colleagues celebrating an extraordinary 55 years.

Read more: gosbu.co/4auVKS

The FoodLab hosted a SUNY AgriTech listening session at Stony Brook Southampton with SUNY system leaders, faculty members, university students and local business owners. A group of people are standing and sitting in an indoor setting, the group consists of about a dozen individuals, arranged in several rows.

At Stony Brook Southampton, we’re convening the conversations that shape Long Island’s future.

FoodLab hosted SUNY’s AgriTech listening session to advance food innovation and workforce training across the region, shaping the future of agriculture.

More: https://gosbu.co/3OkP3uG

Film posters for "Fences," "42," and "Selma" are shown. "Fences" features two people close together. "42" depicts two baseball players embracing on a field, with stadium seating in the background. "Selma" presents a silhouette facing a crowd and a title indicating a historical focus.

Join us at Stony Brook Southampton for a three-night Black History Month film series exploring the personal stories and collective movements that have shaped Black history, beginning with 'Fences' on Feb 19.

More information: https://gosbu.co/4aMeU7E

Stony Brook University seal above the text "The Inauguration of Andrea Goldsmith" on a geometric background with red, gray, and white colors.

Stony Brook will formally inaugurate Andrea Goldsmith as its seventh president on April 18 at 11 am.

The Investiture anchors a week of academic symposia, community events and celebrations across campus from April 11–19.

See all events here: https://gosbu.co/4knXTE9

Wolfie dressed in a Stony Brook University athletic jersey and red cap, holding red valentine's day cards. The background features a snowy scene with trees outside campus.

Two detailed ice sculptures are displayed in Port Jefferson at the Ice Festival. The sculptures of Wolfie and snowmen with the SBU Shield are set on pedestals with plaques labeled "Stony Brook Medicine" and "Stony Brook University."

Wolfie wants to be your Valentine!

Find him at the Port Jefferson Ice Festival this Saturday from 1– 2 pm for a special Valentine. 💌
The festival lasts all weekend; See you there!

More info: https://portjeffchamber.com/events-calendar/port-jefferson-ice-festival-2026/

Darren Wang '26 is a biomedical engineering senior building tools to control gene expression during early development. As URECA's February Researcher of the Month, he’s driven by collaboration, curiosity and the chance to see ideas take shape.

Read more: gosbu.co/4qmZcEy

Wolfie's head popped through a sheet of 'happy birthday' wrapping paper.

Happy Birthday, Wolfie! You're our favorite present. ☺️❤️

Professor H. Blaine Lawson Jr. stands in front of a blackboard filled with complex mathematical equations, smiling with arms crossed. He is wearing a dark shirt, and the atmosphere conveys a sense of academic engagement.

Distinguished Professor H. Blaine Lawson Jr. has received the American Mathematical Society 2026 Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement!

His work in geometry and topology has transformed the field and influenced generations through research, teaching and mentorship.

More: https://gosbu.co/4rmCzkr

Stony Brook University community gathered in the Union ballroom, for the Black History Month 2026 opening ceremony. People are seen sat at tables and looking at the speaker and screen.

Six Stony Brook University students smiling in front of a gold and black balloon arch that says "Black History Month."

Two women holding Pan-African flags and smiling.

A Black History Month fabric banner hanging on the railing of the Student Union 2nd floor.

Yesterday, our campus came together to celebrate a century of Black History Month commemorations.

The opening procession and ceremony invited reflection on the history, scholarship and cultural impact shaping Black history over the past 100 years.

More: https://gosbu.co/4bxoMTD

Michael Bender, John L. Hennessy Endowed Professor at Stony Brook University, is smiling and wearing glasses and a blue button-down shirt.

Congratulations to Michael Bender on being named an IEEE Fellow, Class of 2026!

His work in data structures has shaped how large-scale systems store, access and manage information, including innovations like TokuDB and BetrFS.

More: https://gosbu.co/4qTpzTN

A group of people stand in a robotics lab room with a robot in the foreground. The robot has a sleek design with a light-up feature.

A group of individuals stands around a humanoid robot in a laboratory setting. One person is holding a device controlling the robot.

We have a new roommate: a 4.5-foot robot!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences PhD students are training it to perform caregiving tasks, like pouring drinks and cleaning up spills, using embodied AI. The goal? Tech that supports people, not replaces them.

More: https://gosbu.co/4qkDW2n

Can engineering help soil adapt to a changing climate?

In the newest episode of C4E Presents, #StonyBrookU engineer Dilip Gersappe joins Heather Lynch to discuss biopolymers, soil resilience and climate-ready infrastructure.

Listen: gosbu.co/4n4Q1Ho

Peter V. Tsantes Professor in Greek Literature and Greek Language Simos Zenios, PhD, researches Greek literature, intellectual history and how ideas shaped modern Greek culture. He was honored at the 2025 Investiture Ceremony as an endowed faculty member.
https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

A banner reading "BE YOU AND IMPROVED" hangs on a lamp post, with a snow-covered landscape and a modern tower in the background.

Here's to a great semester!

Three individuals seated in the SAC at the 'New Seawolf Welcome 2026.' They are smiling at the camera. The person on the left is wearing a red "Stony Brook University" hoodie.

Group of individuals in red "What's a Seawolf" t-shirts smiling in the Student Union at the 'New Seawolf Welcome 2026.'

Two people smiling and sitting in the SAC, at the 'New Seawolf Welcome 2026.'

Welcome to Stony Brook, our newest Seawolves!

Winter Welcome this week brought new students together for workshops, connection and community as they begin campus life at SBU.

Here’s to a great semester!

Endowed Chair of Neurology Joe Verghese, MD, MS, FRCPI, researches how aging and neurological diseases impact mobility and cognition, with a focus on reducing the risk of dementia.

He was honored at the 2025 Investiture Ceremony as an endowed faculty member.

More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

Kristen Norberg smiling at a desk with a large meteorite in front, next to dual monitor setup displaying maps and data.

SBU junior Kristen Norberg is mapping ancient salt deposits on Mars to understand where water might’ve once existed. As one of just two undergrads in her lab, she's already co-authored and presented her research nationally.

Read more about her path: https://gosbu.co/4b0Fuuu

Della Pietra Infinity Chair Lav Varshney, PhD, researches human-centered artificial intelligence, linking creativity, information theory and real-world impact.

He was honored at the 2025 Investiture Ceremony as an endowed faculty member.

More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9