The Statesman

SBU confirms first COVID-19 cases

Brianne Ledda • March 22, 2020

Stony Brook University confirmed its first cases of COVID-19 on campus, according to a campus-wide email from Interim President Michael Bernstein.

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Campus residences will stay open through spring semester

Niki Nassiri • March 12, 2020

Dormitories and residential and campus services will remain open through the remainder of spring semester, according to a Campus Residences email sent to student residents on Wednesday, March 11.

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Stony Brook issues update on coronavirus

Samantha Robinson • March 11, 2020

Stony Brook University issued its first official coronavirus update since rumors started circulating that classes will be moved online in two campus-wide emails from Interim President Michael Bernstein on March 11.

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Stony Brook University exceeds expectations with first podcast “Beyond the Expected”

Lajiere Blake • February 22, 2020

“Beyond the Expected” — Stony Brook University’s first podcast — premiered on Feb. 6. The podcast gets voices and insight from “members of our campus community and beyond who are deeply committed to contributing their time, talent and solutions to the most pressing issues in the communities where they live, work and play.”

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Student media briefing got questions answered, but we are still being limited

Gabby Pardo • December 8, 2019

I had the opportunity to attend a student media briefing with Interim President, Dr. Michael Bernstein on Wednesday, Dec. 4 with Editor in Chief of The Statesman, Gary Ghayrat and Assistant News Editor, Maya Brown. The briefing consisted of other campus media outlets along with The Statesman, and other members of Bernstein’s team, such as University Media Relations Officer, Lauren Sheprow.

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Stony Brook’s four-year graduation rates show uptick over past six years

Samantha Robinson • December 1, 2019

Stony Brook University’s 4-year graduation rate increased 17% over the past six years, according to Stony Brook University Interim President, Michael Bernstein.

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SBU set to invest $1.6 million in Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Brianne Ledda • November 3, 2019

Stony Brook University will invest more than $1.6 million into its Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, according to updates linked in a campus-wide email sent on Friday, Nov. 1.

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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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SBU discontinuing search for provost

Brianne Ledda • August 16, 2019

Stony Brook University will be discontinuing its search for a new provost, interim President Michael Bernstein announced in an email sent to faculty and staff on Wed., Aug. 14.

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SBU budget update plans ‘modest investments’

Brianne Ledda and Gary Ghayrat • August 6, 2019

Stony Brook University will be making “modest investments” ahead of the 2019-2020 school year, Interim President Michael Bernstein said in a budget update linked to a campus-wide email sent on Thursday, Aug. 1.

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The humanities should continue to be appreciated more at Stony Brook

Maya Brown • February 2, 2019

All majors should be treated with equal respect and be given the same opportunities.

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College of Arts and Sciences cuts Speech Language Pathology courses

Rebecca Liebson • April 16, 2018

Starting next semester, Stony Brook University will no longer offer courses in speech and language pathology.

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