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After months of controversy, no real changes will be made to SBU’s parking plan

Sky CrabtreeNewsJuly 29, 2023

After proposing a controversial new parking plan in early February, Stony Brook University’s Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) announced in an email sent that no changes would be made to the current parking structure for the fall 2023 semester.

N.Y. assemblyman: Southampton campus is the “biggest slumlord” on the East End

Maria Lynders & Sky CrabtreeNews State of the University 2023 Top StoryApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023

Stony Brook University has come under fire from New York State District One Assemblyman Fred Thiele for alleged mistreatment and neglect of the University’s Southampton campus in regards to lack of leadership, over a dozen condemned buildings and failure to apply for funding.

Geno Ford expected to remain with Stony Brook long term

Kenny SpurrellMen's Basketball Sports State of the University 2023April 23, 2023April 23, 2023

According to Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron, Geno Ford is the long-term solution. He will have his job for at least two more seasons.

Unions protest SBU’s parking plan for the fall

Sky CrabtreeNewsApril 18, 2023

Five unions representing various workers of Stony Brook University held a protest outside the University Hospital parking garage on Wednesday, April 12 in opposition to a newly proposed parking plan for the fall semester.

SUNY lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate starting this summer

Sonya GugliaraNewsApril 14, 2023

State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced on Tuesday, April 11 that COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required for students across SUNY’s 64 campuses, effective summer 2023.

Stony Brook reacts to planned SUNY tuition increase

Sky CrabtreeAdministration NewsMarch 28, 2023

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan in January to increase tuition for all four State University of New York (SUNY) research universities, including Stony Brook University, by 30% over the next five years.

How students are reacting to MAPS’ parking proposal

Tim GiorlandoAdministration News Student Life Top Story USGFebruary 21, 2023

For an hour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a small band of students tried to make their voices heard at Stony Brook University’s West Campus fountain — nearly a week after the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) proposed to switch to a fully-paid parking model in August 2023.

SUNY switches from Blackboard to D2L Brightspace

Lori SaxenaNewsApril 17, 2022

Stony Brook University, in collaboration with SUNY, is moving from Blackboard to D2L Brightspace. In an email on April 13, Charlie McMahon, interim senior vice president and enterprise chief information officer, informed students about the transition.

SBU students still concerned about COVID-19 on campus

Anthony JohnsonNews Student LifeFebruary 13, 2022

Although cases have declined since the break, according to the Stony Brook COVID-19 dashboard, students continue to voice their fears about their physical and mental health as the semester progresses.

UUP calls for more COVID precautions amid omicron surge

Maria LyndersAdministration NewsJanuary 22, 2022

With COVID-19 cases on the rise because of the highly transmissible omicron variant, colleges and universities are revising their spring semester preparations.