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Students walking outside of Stony Brook Universitys Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

SBU preparing online classes in case of coronavirus outbreak

Rabia Gursoy March 8, 2020
Stony Brook University has instructed professors to prepare to offer online classes as soon as the week following spring break “in the light of the quickly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19.”
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An all female team at SBUHacks on September 15, 2018 who took home the Best Coding Award. On February 19, Governor Cuomo announced the Smart Start Program which will allow New York elementary and middle schools to participate more in cmoputer science. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Governor Cuomo announces plan to invest in computer science education hoping to close gender gap

Joe McQueen March 24, 2019
"To keep New York at the forefront of innovation, we must level the playing field for young women and provide them with the tools for success," Gov. Cuomo said in a 2018 press release following the launch of Smart Start.
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SBU professors join statewide effort to combat ocean acidification

Brianne Ledda September 9, 2018
Three Stony Brook faculty members have signed on to a statewide task force to combat ocean acidification, which was announced by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos on Aug. 22.
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Towns presented the New York State Budget, which included scholarship money for N.Y. high school students. (BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN)

Governor’s cabinet member outlines state budget at SBU

Will Welch February 5, 2014
In a campaign to support the state executive budget, a representative of the governor's cabinet gave a presentation at the Wang Center.
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Stony Brook will host NYS RISE storm research hub

Hanaa’ Tameez November 14, 2013
Stony Brook University will serve as one of two home bases for the New York State Resilience Institute for Storms & Emergencies (NYS RISE), Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Friday, Nov. 1.
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Stony Brook students are required to be on a health insurance plan and can buy insurance from the university. (NINA LIN / THE STATESMAN)

Affordable Care Act gives students more insurance options

Nina Lin August 26, 2013

Spring 2014 looks to bring more affordable options than ever in health care coverage—for in-state students and faculty, at least. Come Oct. 1, New Yorkers at Stony Brook may find a chance to start shopping...

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