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COVID-19 cripples the SBU’s finances, causing hiring freezes and “systematic changes” to future budgets

Administration Faculty NewsAugust 20, 2020

In an email to faculty and staff sent out on Aug. 12, President Maurie McInnis outlined the university’s major financial issues. She also touched on how the administration plans to combat the deficit caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

Student leadership report shows campus concerns for the upcoming semester

Administration News USGAugust 16, 2020August 17, 2020

In a report released in early July, unnamed representatives from the GSO and the USG expressed their experiences relating to COVID-19 last spring semester. The information came for two listening sessions conducted on June 17 and June 22.

COVID-19 campus residences liability policies roll back after student backlash

Administration NewsAugust 3, 2020

In the event of a student housing closure because of COVID-19, a new housing policy would have required students to pay potentially thousands of dollars in fees. The policy was changed after a large number of students protested on social media.

Residential students from restricted states and abroad must undergo mandatory quarantine

Administration News Student LifeJuly 30, 2020

International students and students from states with high rates of COVID-19 must quarantine either in New York or in a state with any travel restrictions before moving into university housing. Students may quarantine on or off-campus.

SBU Graduate School waives the GRE test admissions requirement for the next two years

Administration NewsJuly 21, 2020

Stony Brook University’s graduate school has waived the Graduate Record Examination General Test requirement for the next two years. Studies prove that potentially successful students with lower GRE scores may be denied entry into graduate programs.

Students returning to campus may have to take mandatory COVID-19 test

Administration NewsJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Students planning to return to campus may have to be tested for the coronavirus and undergo a 14-day quarantine before their arrival.

Three SBU fraternities suspended after allegations of sexual assault emerge on social media

Administration News Student Life Top StoryJuly 8, 2020July 10, 2020

In a series of social media posts on Instagram and Twitter, the victims detailed separate incidents in which the accused sexually assaulted them. Some victims also claim inaction by the Title IX and Student Engagement and Activities offices.

Chief Diversity Officer implements diversity plan to create change on campus

Administration NewsJune 30, 2020July 2, 2020

“As a campus community, we will lead with purpose to build a supportive culture with our shared value strategy embedded into our actions and operational practices,” Clarke said in the email.

Stony Brook University intends to resume some on-campus learning with guidelines this fall

Administration NewsJune 30, 2020July 3, 2020

Final decisions regarding the fall semester are still unknown since guidance is dependent on the public health situation. “If it is safe to do so, it remains our intention to resume some on-campus learning and activities in the fall,” McInnis said.

Stony Brook University outlines facility reopening changes for the fall 2020 semester

Administration NewsJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020

The plan follows the guidance of New York State and State University of New York Administration guidelines and aims to protect the health and safety of returning students and workers while creating a “transparent” process for a phased return.

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Dean of the School of Medicine and Senior Vice President of Health Sciences to retire from SBU after 11 years

SBU is considering changing its virtual workspace from Google to Microsoft

Jarvis Watson leaves Stony Brook University after 14 years of working closely with students

SBU issues a budget initiative update, outlines task forces and their roles in the initiative

SBU extends G/P/NC deadline again, allows students to apply the policy to two classes