Stony Brook University is the top choice in the country for Long Island’s valedictorians and salutatorians, according to Newsday. 12 valedictorians and 15 salutatorians from Nassau and Suffolk will join our campus community this fall. Read more: https://gosbu.co/3RC8nW1

The R. Lawrence Swanson Marine Laboratory at Flax Pond is officially dedicated to the life and work of SBU Professor Swanson. This $9M renovation provides a world-class space for studying coastal ecosystems and climate change. More: https://gosbu.co/4tWFvFh

Last month, we officially welcomed Andrea Goldsmith as our seventh president. The nine-day celebration showcased the heart of our community, with a spotlight on research, healthcare, upward mobility and ambition. Relive the inauguration week highlights: https://gosbu.co/42ChgBj

We’re proud to be celebrating our 13th Tree Campus USA designation! Named by the Arbor Day Foundation for our commitment to environmental stewardship, this honor recognizes our efforts to preserve and care for our campus tree canopy. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4eKl3DN

Happy last day of classes, Seawolves! 📚

Roth Regatta 2026 was one for the leaderboard! 🎮 🛶 On Friday, we leveled up for the annual cardboard boat race as Seawolves took to the pond in over 100 video game-themed creations. It's one of our favorite Stony Brook traditions. ❤️

CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY! Our women's lacrosse team won its 4th straight CAA title and will host NCAA games Friday at LaValle, while men's lacrosse earned its first CAA title and will return to the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4cR649T

Today's Decision Day! Join us in congratulating the new era of Seawolves. 🌊🐺❤️

Marko Zimic ’26, a senior majoring in chemical and molecular engineering, is investigating how bacteria attach to polymer surfaces to prevent the buildup of harmful microorganisms. Read more about URECA’s Researcher of the Month: https://gosbu.co/3OT4bjw

Earthstock 2026 🌎 Thanks to everyone who joined us on the Academic Mall today for the festival and our traditional Duck Race. 🌊🐺

56 years ago, 26 acres of land in South Campus were dedicated to the Ashley Schiff Nature Preserve. Named after the political science professor and environmental activist, the preserve is a sanctuary for Seawolves to appreciate nature every day. More: https://gosbu.co/4crDP1g

Everyone say, “Hi, Rohma!” 👋 Rohma Massod ’28 jumped into campus life right away as VP of the International Law Society and a Center for Civic Justice intern. Now an Arabic TA and GLI Corps volunteer, she is building toward a career as an immigration lawyer at the UN.

No time to waste: Join us in Southampton on April 24 at 7 pm for the State of the Bays Symposium. Hear from SBU expert Chris Gobler on what’s happening in our waters and solutions already in motion. The event is FREE + open to the public. Register: https://gosbu.co/4thWiDkhttps://gosbu.co/4thWiDk

Pretending it’s not 50 degrees out 🌸

As Artemis II returns to Earth, Stony Brook experts are already working toward what’s next. Professor Timothy Glotch is part of NASA’s Artemis lunar science team for the planned 2028 mission, helping shape what astronauts will study on the Moon. More: https://gosbu.co/4mhBV6q

As generative AI is embedded in research, assumptions about doctoral education are shifting. In an 'Inside Higher Ed' article, Stony Brook’s Celia Marshik & David A. Rubenstein explore the “Post-Human Dissertation” and AI as an epistemic partner. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4slfr67

90s Seawolves, this one is for you. ❤️🌊🐺

Meet our next Seawolf Sweethearts, the creators of BingBuzz! ❤️ Ben and Ming met on campus and have been together ever since. Now married with a family, they credit Stony Brook University for the foundation of their viral food community. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4v8sn1N

Inauguration starts next week! Join us April 11–19 for a full week of on-campus events, including presidential panels on leadership and the future of work on Wednesday and Friday. RSVP: stonybrook.edu/inauguration

Explaining years of research in three minutes isn’t easy. The 3MT competition challenged grad students & postdocs to present their work to a general audience using just one slide. Congrats to first-place winner Esther Opoola and all finalists! Read more: https://gosbu.co/48j4vyw

Future Seawolves got their first look at campus this weekend during our first Admitted Seawolf Day! It was great to see so many students and families together as they started to imagine life at SBU. 🌊🐺❤️

Earlier this month, we hosted a symposium to celebrate C.N. Yang’s lasting impact on Stony Brook. His legacy in theoretical physics lives on through generations of researchers, as well as a $36M investment announced during the symposium. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4szxnLi

Inauguration Week is less than a month away! Join us April 11–19 for a week of events across campus, including an AI symposium, presidential panels and community events that reflect the university’s impact and future direction. RSVP: stonybrook.edu/inauguration

SBU EOP Ambassador David Myers joined SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. to meet with high school students and share how the Educational Opportunity Program creates a path to success. David’s story shows how the right support system turns potential into reality. Learn more: https://gosbu.co/4lGyKVR

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Everyone say, “Hi, Katie!” 👋 Katie Edwards ’29 jumped into campus life right away through Women in Business, Model UN and pre-law clubs. Recently accepted into the Undergraduate Fellows Program, she’s building toward law school while finding her place in the community.

Stony Brook is launching a new Quantum Institute, led by physicist Eden Figueroa. The institute will accelerate a $300M New York State investment and expand research in quantum networking, computing and sensing. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4bOqwaB

Enjoy your Spring Break, Seawolves! 💌

A new Future Scholars program at Stony Brook is helping East End students explore college early through mentorship, hands-on learning and career exposure. Read more via Newsday: https://gosbu.co/4cJWQMW

MFA student Margarita Mina turned her experience moving from the Philippines to New York into one of Rolling Stone Philippines' 21 Best Filipino Films. The short film “Baby Fat” follows a Filipino-American tween navigating body image and identity. Read more: https://gosbu.co/4aNop6M

Lana Gouda ’26 is a senior majoring in political science and she’s examining how past education policies continue to shape reform efforts in the Middle East. Read more about URECA’s Researcher of the Month: https://gosbu.co/4b0yE6l

Say hi to everyone's favorite mascot: Wolfie! 🌊🐺❤️ SUNY's Mascot Madness has begun! Make sure to vote for Wolfie as your favorite mascot every 12 hours: https://gosbu.co/3NruEUM

Grateful for 7 pm sunsets 😍

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. ❤️

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

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

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

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

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

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/