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Stony Brook took out millions in loans to curb COVID-19 losses

Claudia MotleyAdministration NewsSeptember 27, 2020

Stony Brook University’s Faculty Student Association received an estimated $2-5 million in bailout loans, according to data released by ProPublica.

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

Maya BrownCOVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lack of minor programs is a major problem at SBU

Xenia GonikbergEditorials OpinionsMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

There aren’t enough options for students, plain and simple. We should be able to pursue what we want without having to declare these subjects as majors and adding the stress of wondering if they will fit in our already hectic schedules.

History-related careers begin to bounce back

Sam LauriaNews Student LifeMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

Since the recession of 2008, the number of students looking to pursue careers in the humanities, specifically history, has decreased. According to occupational employment statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor, 3,700 people were employed as historians in 2008.

SBU Professor developing new way to combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Joe McQueenFaculty News STEMJanuary 19, 2020January 26, 2020

Stony Brook University professor of Biomedical Engineering, Donghui Zhu, is working with the Institute for Engineering-Driven Medicine to develop a new way to combat Alzheimer’s disease after securing a $3.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Interim President Michael Bernstein confirms interest in permanent position

Gary GhayratNews Top StoryDecember 8, 2019February 16, 2020

Interim President Michael Bernstein confirmed his interest in running for Stony Brook University’s permanent presidency position during a student media briefing on Wednesday, Dec. 4

Stony Brook plans to loosen hiring restrictions

Gary GhayratNews Top StorySeptember 17, 2019September 18, 2019

The university will be loosening its hiring restrictions after “substantial progress” was made towards stabilizing the university budget, Interim President Michael Bernstein announced during a University Senate meeting on Monday, Sept. 9.

My reflections on speaking with President Stanley

Vincent SparagnaOpinionsOctober 21, 2018October 21, 2018

Vincent Sparagna recalls his discussion with President Stanley on various topics from increasing graduation rate to the messy budget cuts.

Stony Brook is not the 80th-best college in the country

Mike AdamsOpinionsSeptember 20, 2018March 18, 2020

Failing to point out the school’s problems is the same as claiming they don’t exist, and sweeping Stony Brook’s problems under the rug puts a whole new class of high school seniors in a position to be blindsided should they choose to come to the so-called 80th-best college in the country.

Chemistry professor takes over CAS dean position

Brianne LeddaNewsAugust 26, 2018

Chemistry Professor Nicole Sampson took over as Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) on July 16.