The Statesman

SUNY lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate starting this summer

Sonya Gugliara • April 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.

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Ideologies clash as Turning Point USA protest arrives to SBU campus

Maya Brown and Steven Keehner • September 13, 2021

About 200 people from Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the New York Young Republican Club, the Long Island Loud Majority and surrounding community members gathered around the fountain at the Academic Mall on Sunday, Sept. 12, to protest mandatory vaccines.

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Turning Point USA holding anti-mandatory vaccine protest on campus

Maria Lynders • September 11, 2021

The Stony Brook chapter of Turning Point USA will be holding an anti-mandatory vaccine protest on Sept. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. The protest is expected to take place on West Campus, but the exact location is still to be determined.

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Conflicting responses: Stony Brook’s COVID-19 policy should be re-evaluated

Benjamin Joffe • September 8, 2021

#OPINION: With a student population 99% vaccinated, Stony Brook University must reflect the latest scientific data by pushing vaccination, allowing for a transition away from masks.

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Stony Brook requires COVID vaccine and testing for students and faculty for fall semester

Viola Flowers • September 5, 2021

Students and faculty at Stony Brook University are required to meet their respective COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements for the 2021 in-person fall semester, according to the Stronger Together website.

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SBU pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; adds new vaccination opportunities

Maya Brown and Sara Ruberg • April 13, 2021

Stony Brook University has paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students and employees due to concerns about potential negative side effects.

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Students can schedule appointment for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Alek Lewis • April 6, 2021

Stony Brook University is now offering students the opportunity to get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Student Union. Those who have received another vaccine are not allowed to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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NYS expands vaccine access for SUNY employees, confirms vaccination site at SBU Southampton

Alek Lewis • March 12, 2021

State University of New York essential employees will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 17.

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SBU will decide fate of fall semester by the end of June

Matina Douzenis, Gabby Pardo, and Brianne Ledda • April 28, 2020

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to rage through New York and the world, Stony Brook University will let its students know its plans for the upcoming fall semester by June 30.

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SBU hosts live panel on the coronavirus

Rabia Gursoy • March 14, 2020

Interim President Michael Bernstein hosted a panel on the coronavirus, streamed live on Stony Brook University’s Facebook page, on March 13.

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Downplaying the severity of the coronavirus is counterproductive

Anya Marquardt • February 22, 2020

An updated map of the coronavirus from the Center for Disease Control. As of Feb. 22, at least 2,362 people have died due to the coronavirus, and over 77,988 people have been infected worldwide with the...

Students prepare for flu season

Melissa Azofeifa • February 4, 2018

This year's flu season is shaping up to be the worst in recent memory, and not enough people are getting the flu shot despite it being stronger than last year's.

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