State of the University 2021 Archives

State of the University 2021: President McInnis talks challenges ahead for SBU

President Maurie McInnis highlighted how SBU plans to handle concerns in the future, the school’s benefits of being young and her first semester on campus with a more familiar number of students in an exclusive interview with The Statesman.

Stony Brook losing out on conference realignment would be humiliating

Sports State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 14, 2021

State universities whose academics are as renowned as Stony Brook University traditionally also play football at the highest tier. So why don’t we?

As in-person teaching resumes, Stony Brook faculty harbor safety concerns

Faculty News State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 13, 2021

Stony Brook University’s almost 2,000 faculty members returned to campus this semester with all the back-to-school teaching essentials: lesson plans, books and masks. For those returning, this transition has generated an array of feelings.

It’s past due time to rename Sanger College

Multimedia Op-eds Opinions State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

#OPINION: Understanding the legacy of Margaret Sanger, whom the building was named after, would demonstrate how having a building named in her honor would undermine the University’s mission of establishing an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Reduced residential population sees SBU crime drop

Features News State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

Reported crime on Stony Brook’s campus decreased in nearly every category during 2020, according to the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report published on Oct. 1.

To arts and humanities majors: we aren’t outnumbered

Op-eds Opinions Special Issues State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 13, 2021

#OPINION: I do not think SBU is tough for arts and humanities majors in terms of STEM bias. I think we can network and fit in using our classes, clubs, apps or the internet.

Students and parents raise on-campus housing concerns after complaints go unheard

News State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 13, 2021

According to The Statesman’s State of the University 2021 annual survey, 85.4% of students said they do not approve of housing conditions on campus; only 2.4% said they approve.

Students feel SBU lacks representation in the arts; artists don’t feel supported

Arts Special Issues State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

It might come as a shock to some of you that Stony Brook University is not a school made for the arts. Perhaps the abundance of science buildings with the humanities packed in a corner, or simply its reputation as an internationally renowned research university.

College of Arts and Sciences commits to diversifying faculty after internal review

News State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 14, 2021

Stony Brook University is known for its success in recruiting and educating underrepresented minority undergraduate students. However, the increasing diversity in the student body is not mirrored by the faculty.

Survey results reveal lack of transparency from administration and general concern of campus conditions

2021 News Special Issues State of the University 2021 Top StoryOctober 6, 2021October 18, 2021

The Statesman asked students to express their concerns and opinions about the University’s current state, including administration, students and professors, for our “State of the University” special issue. About 84 students accepted the challenge, and the results are below.

State of the University 2021

State of Stony Brook University 2021: Students give their opinions on the University

State of the University 2021: Q&A with President Maurie McInnis

Stony Brook students of color recognize lack of representation in faculty

Funding, attendance issues at the core as Stony Brook Athletics shoots for national recognition

Despite President McInnis’ admiration for SBU, large disconnect between students and administration is unignorable