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Former NYPD Commanding Officer Appointed Chief of Stony Brook University Police Department
Robert J. Lenahan has been appointed Chief of Police at Stony Brook University, announced President Shirley Strum Kenny. Lenahan, a 26-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, most recently served as Director of Campus Emergency Management for Stony Brook University. He brings his extensive experience as a troubleshooter in law enforcement, security, and crisis management to further fortify and oversee the Stony Brook University Main Campus, Research & Development Park, Manhattan Campus and Southampton Campus.
Oct 29, 2008 - 2:42:00 PM

“Changing Climates, Changing Minds: Storms, Trust and Public Perception” on Tap for Upcoming Conference at Stony Brook University
Three Stony Brook departments are presenting a conference titled “Changing Climates, Changing Minds: Storms, Trust and Public Perception” on November 12-14, 2008. This interdisciplinary event is predicated upon the belief that changing societal attitudes and practices is key to responding to the urgent issue of climate change, and to other challenges that lie at the interface of science and society.
Oct 28, 2008 - 12:47:51 PM

New Director, New Directions for New York Sea Grant
New York Sea Grant (NYSG) welcomed the arrival of Dr. James W. Ammerman as its new director on October 15, 2008. Dr. Ammerman, an aquatic microbial ecologist and biogeochemist, will now lead the New York Sea Grant program which has brought millions of federal research dollars to Stony Brook University to address such vital environmental issues as brown tide, accurate storm and flooding prediction, and the dwindling of Long Island’s lobster and hard clam resources.

Oct 21, 2008 - 3:11:35 PM

Stony Brook Receives Two Awards And Is Recognized By Student Affairs Leadership Council For Fostering A Safer Campus
Stony Brook University is a leader among American universities working to make campuses safer according to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and the Student Affairs Leadership Council. The two preeminent national organizations recognized Stony Brook’s Behavior Assessment Committee process as an initiative for other universities to emulate when identifying and assisting students who may exhibit safety concerns on campus.
Oct 17, 2008 - 5:11:37 PM

Stony Brook University Achieves Highest Ranking Ever in "Top 200 World Universities" International Report
Stony Brook University achieved its highest ranking to date among universities worldwide, according to the 2008 edition of the “Top 200 World Universities” published by Times Higher Education – QS World University Ranking.
Oct 16, 2008 - 11:53:32 AM


General University News
» Stony Brook University Initiates Ph.D. Program In Technology, Policy And Innovation
» Stony Brook University Professor Named Recipient Of American Chemistry Society (ACS) Medal
» Former NYPD Commanding Officer Appointed Chief of Stony Brook University Police Department
» “Changing Climates, Changing Minds: Storms, Trust and Public Perception” on Tap for Upcoming Conference at Stony Brook University
» New Director, New Directions for New York Sea Grant
Medical Center / Health Care
» Stony Brook and Southampton Hospital Forge Alliance, Expand Health Care Services on North Fork
» A Unique Reunion: Donors and Recipients Gather to Celebrate SBUMC’S 1000th Kidney Transplant
» SBU Dental School Receives $3.17 Million Grant To Increase Primary Oral Care Services For Those In Need
» SBUH Code H Team Selected by Long Island Business News as 2008 HealthCare Heroe for "Achievements in Healthcare"
» SBUMC Physician Receives Teacher Recognition Award From International Anesthesia Research Society
Faculty/Student Awards
» Stony Brook University Students Selected To Serve On Elite New York State Youth Service Committee
» Stony Brook University Professor Named Recipient Of American Chemistry Society (ACS) Medal
» SBUH Code H Team Selected by Long Island Business News as 2008 HealthCare Heroe for "Achievements in Healthcare"
» SBUMC Physician Receives Teacher Recognition Award From International Anesthesia Research Society
» SBU School of Medicine Honored By Literacy Suffolk
Conferences & Events
» Stony Brook Manhattan Hosts History Conference Presented By The Humanities Institute
» Joining Forces Against Breast Cancer And Prostate Cancer At The 15th Annual Walk For Beauty, Walk For Life
» Little Miracles: Kids Surviving Cancer Star In Their Own Fashion Show To Benefit Fellow Patients
» SBUMC Docs, Staff Take To The Runway For Cancer Patients 2008 Fall Fashion Festival Celebrates Survivorship
» Helping Children With Cancer Go Back To School At The 7th Annual Back To School Conference