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Stony Brook Children鈥檚 CARE Initiative Supports Mental Health and Wellness of Local Students
As schools across Suffolk County face a growing youth mental health crisis, Stony Brook Children鈥檚 Hospital has introduced a program designed to bridge the gap between education and healthcare.
Zach Morris, PhD, MSW
National Experts Gather for SSW's Disability Squeeze Symposium
Zach Morris, PhD, MSW, associate professor at the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare, organized and hosted the Disability Squeeze Symposium at New York Law School on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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S.A.F.E. Falls Program Launches at Stony Brook Southampton
A new program designed to help older adults improve balance, strength and confidence in daily activities was introduced this summer at Stony Brook Southampton.
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Closing the Digital Divide: Stony Brook Hosts Statewide Conference on Equity and Access
Stony Brook University鈥檚聽Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT)聽in partnership with the聽New York State Digital Equity Network (NYSDEN)聽hosted the second annual NYSDEN Conference,聽Advancing Access Through Collective Advocacy...
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Finding Their Voice: Camp Empowers Young People Who Stutter
Camp Dream. Speak. Live. welcomed children ages 5 to 16 for a free, confidence-building experience centered on communication, connection, and self-expression.
Simons STEM Scholars explored engineering and technology at the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT)
Simons STEM Scholars Dive into Innovation and Research
The third cohort of Simons STEM Scholars at Stony Brook University spent July 24 immersed in hands-on learning, gaining exposure to research and career pathways in science, technology, engineering and medicine.