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Dr. Haresh Gurnani will be serving as the next Dean of the College of Business.IMAGE PROVIDED BY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Haresh Gurnani selected as new dean of College of Business

Sky Crabtree April 3, 2023
On March 20, Stony Brook University announced the appointment of a new dean, Haresh Gurnani, to the University’s College of Business (CoB), effective this summer. 
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Far Beyond signage in the Academic Mall.  EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University is planning to move classes online after spring break

Brianne Ledda and Maya Brown March 9, 2020
The announcement comes after the first coronavirus case was confirmed in Suffolk County on Sunday. There are now 142 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York, including 17 in Nassau County and 19 in New York City.
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A screenshot of the constitutional referendum emailed to students on Nov. 9. COURTESY OF USG

USG proposes restructured constitution in referendum

Brianne Ledda November 13, 2019
A campus-wide email announcing the referendum and elections included a link to a Google Drive folder with an annotated draft with the proposed changes, a final draft of the new constitution and a document describing major changes, in addition to the current constitution.
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Keynote speaker and futurist Ross Dawson speaking at the Charles B. Wang Center on Oct. 23.  GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Keynote speaker Ross Dawson discusses the future of work

Gary Ghayrat October 24, 2017
The future is unpredictable, but we know that it is going to change dramatically, futurist and keynote speaker Ross Dawson said during his “Leadership for the Future of Work” lecture at the Charles B. Wang Center on Monday, Oct. 23.
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In the next five years, there will be an increase in tuition for all four State University of New York (SUNY) research universities, including Stony Brook University, by 30%.
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University Senate Faculty Survey shows low ratings

Desiree D'Iorio February 22, 2017
The University Senate’s 2016 Faculty Survey revealed low ratings for much of the university, including the College of Arts and Sciences and building maintenance.
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USG election results released

USG election results released

Michaela Kilgallen April 24, 2016
After a problematic campaign period, students were finally able to vote for their candidates of choice last week.
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Burton Rocks is an American writer, business entrepreneur, sports attorney/agent, and Stony Brook University Alumni.

Burton Rocks brings sports agency experience to College of Business

Aleeza Kazmi April 19, 2016
Adjunct professor and alumni Burton Rocks is bringing his insight as a sports agent to the students in the College of Business.
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A recent study found no connection between participants in group work being less respectful and being more likely to succeed. PEXELS STOCK PHOTO

Research shows being a “jerk” does not always bring success

Jessica Chin February 25, 2016
Is it true that people have to be jerks to succeed?
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Innovation Lab celebrates anniversary

Innovation Lab celebrates anniversary

Mahreen Khan February 4, 2016
The Innovation Lab at Stony Brook University celebrated its anniversary last week, marking a year of discovery, exploration and technological advancement.
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Yacov Shamash to step down as CEAS dean after 22 years

Ivana Stolnik March 30, 2015
Yacov A. Shamash’s successful funding efforts helped establish the civil engineering program at Stony Brook University in 2012.
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The Center of Excellence in Wireless and information Technology, above, will be home to two of the five firms. MEGAN MILLER / THE STATESMAN

Five companies to join Stony Brook START-UP NY zone

Cameron Boon March 30, 2015
Five start-up companies and businesses have relocated to Stony Brook University just ten months after the initial launch of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s START-UP program.
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ZebraNet helps students find work on and off campus

Colleen Rowe July 18, 2014
ZebraNet, an online job listing and recruiting system available through the Career Center’s webpage, is uniquely helpful to Stony Brook students.
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