Long Island Immigrant Student Advocates Archives

Governor Cuomo visits SBU to discuss NY state budget

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryApril 12, 2019April 22, 2019

He went on to outline several infrastructure projects aimed at stimulating the local economy, including $10 million for downtown revitalization, $131 million for the Nassau Hub and $55 million for the Ronkonkoma Hub.

New York passes its own DREAM Act

Brianne LeddaFeatured NewsFebruary 3, 2019February 3, 2019

The act, named for the late Senator Jose Peralta who pushed for its passage, establishes a commission to take charge of scholarships and funding for students who are the children of immigrants.

Sexual assault survivor and immigrant activist Angy Rivera shares her story

Maya BrownNewsNovember 11, 2018November 11, 2018

Angy Rivera, subject of the Peabody Award-winning documentary “Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas A Nadie)”. spoke about her experiences as an undocumented immigrant and sexual assault victim on Thursday, Nov. 8 in Roth Cafe.

Long Island Immigrant Student Advocates hold TPS Teach-In

Gary GhayratNewsFebruary 25, 2018March 6, 2018

In response to the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for beneficiaries from Haiti, Nicaragua and El Salvador, Long Island Immigrant Student Advocates hosted a TPS Teach-In session in the Humanities Building on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Make Stony Brook University a sanctuary campus

Rodman SerranoFeatured Opinions Top StoryDecember 1, 2016December 1, 2016

A petition titled “Make SUNY Stony Brook a Sanctuary Campus,” written and signed by professors and students has garnered over 600 signatures and counting.