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President of the University, Maurie McInnis.JOCELYN CRUZ /THE STATESMAN

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

Matt Venezia October 10, 2021
#OPINION: From the beginning, it was clear that McInnis holds the campus community in high regard and is happy to be at Stony Brook. Regardless of the politics associated with the position of the presidency at the University, she was genuine.
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The outside of the administration building after campus has shut down. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hosts campus conversation on optimizing campus resources

Claudia Motley February 7, 2021
Stony Brook University discussed recommendations for new revenue by using campus space and improving business partnerships during a budget task force campus conversation on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
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The Stony Brook University Administration Building.  EMMA HARRIS/ STATESMAN FILE

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

Alek Lewis November 16, 2020
Stony Brook University issued a progress report on the university’s financial sustainability initiative through a campus-wide email on Nov. 10, updating the community on the efforts to identify long and short term opportunities to improve the university’s finances.
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Dr. Deborah Birx visits SBU to discuss university and hospital pandemic response

Dr. Deborah Birx visits SBU to discuss university and hospital pandemic response

Alek Lewis October 12, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx, the United States Coronavirus Task Force Response Coordinator, visited Stony Brook University on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for roundtable discussions with students, faculty and hospital staff about the university’s response to COVID-19.
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The Stony Brook University Administration Building on September 8th, 2018. EMMA HARRIS/ STATESMAN FILE

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

Alek Lewis August 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.
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University updates students on initial plans for the fall

Alek Lewis June 4, 2020
President-Elect Maurie McInnis revealed that although the campus will be open in the fall, some courses will remain online or become a hybrid mix of online and in-person.
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USG President Shaheer Khan speaks at the town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Frey. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Highlights from USG Town Hall

The Statesman livestreamed the event, which is currently posted on Facebook. Highlights from the conversation, edited for readability and clarity, are included below. A full transcript of the event is available here.
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The emailed letter that PHOTO CREDIT: STONY’S  BROOK PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

Presidential Search Committee outlines expectations for incoming president

Brianne Ledda October 24, 2019
The Presidential Search Commitee detailed in a position profile their expectations for the next Stony Brook University president.
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Interim President Michael Bernstein gives his first address to the university on Wednesday, Oct. 16.EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Interim President delivers university address

Samantha Robinson and Brianne Ledda October 19, 2019
Interim President Michael Bernstein reflected on the progress Stony Brook University has made in the past year during his first address to the university on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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Interim President Bernstein talks finance and future at Stony Brook University

Interim President Bernstein talks finance and future at Stony Brook University

Gary Ghayrat September 24, 2019
On Aug. 30, Interim President Michael Bernstein sat down for an interview with The Statesman along with University Media Relations Officer Lauren Sheprow to discuss the administrative changes that are happening at the university, the school budget and more.
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Stony Brook plans to loosen hiring restrictions

Stony Brook plans to loosen hiring restrictions

Gary Ghayrat September 17, 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.
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House of SHADE constitution sees approval

House of SHADE constitution sees approval

Bernard Sanchez September 8, 2019
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate unanimously approved the constitution of the House of SHADE, an informational and education outreach organization for black and queer students at the university, at a senate meeting on Thursday night.
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