School of Social Welfare Hosts Human Rights Conference Day
As a major component of two core social work courses, Community Learning and Professional Preparation, the School of Social Welfare recently hosted its annual BSW Program, Human Rights Day. The conference brought together students, faculty, and guest speakers to explore the theme of Economic Justice: A Cornerstone of Universal Human Rights and brought this critical topic to the forefront of campus conversation.
Stony Brook Southampton Hosts LI Premiere of ‘Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom’
The curtain rises again at the Avram Theater at Stony Brook Southampton with the Long Island premiere of Underground: Hear the Sound of Freedom.
Revolutionizing Dementia Care: Verghese Research Recognized by NIH
More than 6 million older adults in the U.S. live with dementia, yet signs of cognitive impairment are often missed in busy primary care settings, particularly among older Black and Hispanic Americans.
Students Deliver Specially Adapted Holiday Toys for Children with Disabilities
On November 8, SAC Ballroom B was transformed into ‘Santa’s Workshop’ when Stony Brook students and student groups joined forces with local not-for-profits to adapt donated toys so they’re accessible for children with disabilities.
Aghomo Wins the Young Women in Conservation Biology Award
Stony Brook University doctoral student Florence Aghomo won the Young Women in Conservation Biology (YWCB) Award from the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Africa Region.
New NSF Funded Program to Help Disadvantaged ECE Students
Mónica Bugallo and her team are aiming to tear down barriers in STEM education with a new $2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant.