microaggressions Archives

When universities become echo chambers

by Andrew InfantinoOpinionsNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Educational institutions are prone to groupthink, a process by which members of a group strive for consensus by suppressing dissent. Dissenters may face retaliation or remain silent while external input is ignored.

Journalist Jelani Cobb addresses microaggressions in Presidential Lecture

by Maya BrownNewsNovember 2, 2019November 2, 2019

Dr. Jelani Cobb, an American writer, author and educator, spoke as part of the University’s Presidential Lecture Series on Monday, Oct. 28. During the lecture, Cobb discussed microaggressions and the pursuit of equity in the U.S.

SBU hosts its first ever diversity and inclusion conference

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Stony Brook University (SBU) hosted its first “Ignite The Student Leader in You,” a seven-hour diversity and inclusion conference on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Student Activities Center.

Diversity plays a crucial role in a college experience

by Sarah TantawyOpinionsSeptember 15, 2019September 15, 2019

Many factors went into choosing this university. One reason was because I wanted to attend a school in a rural environment far from home to challenge myself. The other two were finances and research opportunities. One thing that I did not consider, however, was the school’s diversity.