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

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

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.

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

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

#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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Here's to a great semester!

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

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

Flashback to the Fall ‘25 study abroad trips. 🌍✈️ Seawolves had the chance to learn in Italy, South Korea, China, England, Ireland and more. More information about our International Academic Programs: https://gosbu.co/49caSVx

Sharon Nachman, MD, leads global clinical trials improving care for children affected by HIV, tuberculosis, and infectious diseases. She was honored at the 2025 Investiture Ceremony as an endowed faculty member. More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

How do you define a year like 2025? At Stony Brook, it meant new leadership, a $300 million investment in quantum research, and record highs in enrollment, applications and giving. Revisit the top 10 stories of the year: https://gosbu.co/4bbpmGo

A look back at 2025 through moments that shaped life on campus. Captured by #SBU campus photographer John Griffin. See more: https://gosbu.co/4slfWOP

Mihai Manea, PhD, is a game theorist specializing in the study of bargaining and networks, with applications to healthcare policy, antitrust and financial markets. He was honored at this year’s Investiture Ceremony as an endowed professor. More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

Stony Brook researchers are studying Antarctica's ice sheet at the South Pole to understand how it is changing and what implications this has for coastal communities back home. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4qhKJKB

Peter Igarashi, MD, leads research shaping our understanding of kidney development and polycystic kidney disease. He was recognized at this year’s Investiture Ceremony for his work as the Knapp Endowed Dean of the Renaissance School of Medicine. More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

The ART Tank–winning mural, ‘We Are All Superheroes,’ is now officially commemorated in the Melville Library! Congrats to Mariana Suarez Molina ’26 for creating a piece that reflects our diverse campus. Learn more about the artwork: https://gosbu.co/4oHQMXy

Susan Hedayati, MD, MS, advances research on the link between kidney and cardiovascular disease. She was recognized at this year’s Investiture Ceremony for her contributions as the Lina Obeid Chair in Biomedical Research. More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

U.S. News and World Report named The Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook a Best Nursing Home for 2026, recognizing strong short-term rehab and long-term care. A meaningful recognition for a team caring for those who served. More: https://gosbu.co/3KmeVF9

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Happy Holidays, Seawolves! We wish you a season filled with gratitude and joy. Thank you for an incredible year. ❤️

Yesterday’s Wolfie Holiday Toy Drive brought our campus together. The parade visited the SB Union and Veterans Home on its way to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, where kids received gifts in time for the holidays. Thank you to everyone who helped make the magic happen. ❤️

Juan Carlos Conesa, PhD, utilizes macroeconomic and public finance models to comprehend how policy influences growth and inequality. He was honored at this year’s Investiture Ceremony as the Endowed Chair for Applied Economics and Public Policy. More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

Join us on Dec 17 for a festive night at Stony Brook Southampton. Enjoy our free Holiday Party, then settle in for The Jazz Loft Big Band’s performance of Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite with Champian Fulton. Party guests get 50% off tickets. More: https://bit.ly/4iQq2CX

The Winter 2025 issue of the SBU Magazine is here! This issue highlights President Goldsmith’s ABCs of SBU vision, hands-on innovation through SPIR, standout alumni shaping culture, and research breakthroughs across campus. Check out the digital issue: https://gosbu.co/48wsGKD

The 2025 Stony Awards honored the faculty, staff and healthcare professionals who shape Stony Brook. This year’s winners include: - Riccardo McClendon - Stephanie Parra - Karian Wright - Christine Marsh - Jeannie Guglielmo See the full list of winners: https://gosbu.co/48y0Ufi

How do wetlands hold their ground as coastlines change? In the newest episode of C4E Presents, #StonyBrookU ecologist Stephen Baines joins Heather Lynch to explore marsh stability, ocean iron fertilization, and the future of coastal conservation. Listen: gosbu.co/4n4Q1Ho

Five SBU faculty are among Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers, placing them in the top 1% worldwide. Congratulations to Paolo Boffetta, MD, Christopher Gobler, James Lattimer, Roman Kotov and Ping Liu. More here: https://gosbu.co/4pkl0AT

Stony Brook’s iGEM team earned its fourth gold medal and its second in a row at the global competition in Paris. Their undergraduate project explored a new synthetic biology strategy to disrupt HIV replication. More: https://gosbu.co/4pEJWD1

At the @sunyofficial.bsky.social Research Council meeting, Stony Brook's Lav Varshney and Eden Figueroa shared how AI and quantum research are driving statewide innovation. Their work shows how SUNY campuses turn research into impact. More on their insights: https://gosbu.co/4ivykQj

Rabih Chaer, MD, advances vascular care through research on aneurysm disease, venous disorders, pulmonary embolism and limb preservation. He was honored at this year’s Investiture Ceremony as an endowed professor in vascular surgery. More: https://gosbu.co/4p0Gov9

Your donation = a student’s future. This Giving Tuesday, every dollar donated to the SBU General Scholarship Fund goes directly to undergraduate students who need it most. Support student success and ease the financial burden for a deserving Seawolf: https://gosbu.co/48bRAir

No snow? Long Island winters are warming faster than the U.S. average, reshaping ecosystems and raising health risks. Stony Brook physicist Minghua Zhang explains how declining snow cover accelerates warming through the albedo effect. Via Newsday: https://gosbu.co/48CCYYy

Join us on 12/2 for Tea Talk Tuesday in Southampton. Native American & Indigenous Studies Initiative Dir. Joseph M. Pierce will discuss 'Speculative Relations' and the practice of Indigenous worlding, an approach grounded in reciprocity and care. More: https://gosbu.co/3X01iOD

Have a happy Thanksgiving break, Seawolves!

We couldn’t resist. Who else is excited for Stranger Things Season 5?