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

by Gabby PardoFeatured OpinionsDecember 8, 2019January 3, 2020

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.

SBU town hall discusses Elsevier negotiations

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryDecember 1, 2019December 1, 2019

Stony Brook University hosted a town hall on Monday, Nov. 25, that offered updates on negotiations between State University of New York (SUNY) and Elsevier. SUNY is currently negotiating a contract renewal with Elsevier, a scientific and medical journal publisher.

Highlights from USG Town Hall

by Emma HarrisNewsNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

The Statesman livestreamed the event, which is currently posted on Facebook. Highlights from the conversation, edited for readability and clarity, are included below. A full transcript of the event is available here.

SUNY prepared to cancel Elsevier subscription if contract negotiations go sour

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

SUNY is negotiating a contract renewal with Elsevier, a scientific and medical journal publisher, according to an email sent to Stony Brook University’s Faculty Senate on Thursday, Nov. 21.

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

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 3, 2019November 9, 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.

Presidential search announces committee members

by Maya BrownNewsSeptember 14, 2019September 15, 2019

A campus-wide email was sent out on Wednesday, Sept. 11, detailing who will be taking part in the search for Stony Brook University’s next President.

I’ve spent the past four years covering Stony Brook — their media relations is a nightmare for student journalists

by Rebecca LiebsonOpinions Top StoryApril 28, 2019April 28, 2019

My meeting with Sheprow was not an isolated incident, but part of a pattern of university officials trying to suppress student journalists at Stony Brook — the only SUNY institution with a journalism school.

President Stanley speaks on Stony Brook’s financial status

by Samantha RobinsonNewsMarch 30, 2019March 31, 2019

In his email, Stanley doubled down on his claims that Stony Brook is trapped in a structural deficit, meaning the university is forced to spend more money than it takes in.

Professors discuss the future of quantum computing

by Sara RubergFeatured NewsFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Stony Brook University hosted a day-long Quantum Immersion Workshop in the Wang Center Theater on Monday.

Comptroller’s report cites Stony Brook for lax oversight of hazardous chemicals

by Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryDecember 5, 2018December 6, 2018

“Weak oversight of hazardous materials could jeopardize the health and safety of students and campus communities,” Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli stated in a press release. “SUNY needs to do a better job to ensure these items are kept under lock and key.”