Brianne Ledda, Author at The Statesman

All classes canceled ahead of impending snowstorm

Brianne LeddaBreaking NewsJanuary 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Stony Brook University has canceled all classes and events on Monday, Feb. 1 ahead of an impending snowstorm, according to a campus-wide email.

SBU looks to avoid downsizing amidst budget crisis

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsJanuary 25, 2021January 27, 2021

Stony Brook University wants to avoid downsizing as it looks for solutions to its financial troubles, university officials emphasized in a town hall on Jan. 20.

Students on campus must test negative before leaving for Thanksgiving break, SUNY Chancellor says

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsNovember 1, 2020

All students on SUNY campuses must test negative for COVID-19 within ten days before they leave for Thanksgiving break. SUNY campuses have until November 5 to submit a plan outlining their steps to close the fall semester.

SBU announces hybrid classes for winter and spring semester

Brianne LeddaAdministration News Top StorySeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Stony Brook University will continue its hybrid approach to classes throughout the winter and spring semesters. The spring semester was delayed by one week to start on Feb. 1. There will not be a spring break.

UUP criticizes university reopening policies

Brianne LeddaFaculty NewsJune 19, 2020July 31, 2020

The union argues that these guidelines stand as a direct contradiction to the university’s recent statements on the Black Lives Matter movement, and its declared commitment to black community members.

School of Medicine aims to increase hospital security

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsJune 13, 2020June 15, 2020

“We will continue to explore additional opportunities to maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, for our patients and for the community,” the Stony Brook School of Medicine said in an email to SBU’s medical community.

Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Police BlotterJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Responding bomb and canine unit officers confirmed that the man, 33-year-old Robert Roden, was carrying three explosive devices in his backpack when he was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Other reports from university police indicate that Roden was also carrying what appeared to be a BB gun.

Brianne Ledda

SBU looks to avoid downsizing amidst budget crisis

SBU announces hybrid classes for winter and spring semester

UUP criticizes university reopening policies

School of Medicine aims to increase hospital security

Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

University police investigate “suspicious package” near hospital

Interim President Michael Bernstein to resume provost position

New pop-up testing site opens near Stony Brook Southampton Hospital