press conference Archives

Suffolk County government partners with Stony Brook University as they continue reopening process

Alek LewisFaculty Long Island NewsMay 5, 2020

The Suffolk County Government is partnering with Stony Brook University to create a program that will provide assistance to small businesses recovering from and adapting to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

SBU confirms first COVID-19 cases

Brianne LeddaBreaking News Top StoryMarch 22, 2020March 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.

United States declares national emergency

Maya BrownLong Island NewsMarch 16, 2020

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in the United States as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country.

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a pandemic

Alek LewisLong Island NewsMarch 11, 2020March 12, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) classified COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, a global pandemic in a press conference on Wednesday.

UUP calls on SBU for better communication

Brianne LeddaAdministration NewsMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020

The Stony Brook University chapter of United University Professions (UUP) is canceling all March UUP events and calling on the university for better communication, according to an email sent to members on March 11.

Geno Ford introduced as new head coach at press conference

Ethan TamSportsApril 3, 2019April 3, 2019

In front of a crowd packed with students, reporters, players and fans at Island Federal Credit Union Arena, Stony Brook Men’s Basketball new head coach, Geno Ford, held his introductory press conference on Tuesday, April 2.