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Two researchers from the State University of New York at Stony Brook (@stonybrooku.bsky.social) Anurag Purwar and Gurtej Singh, have received funding through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) for their work on an AI platform that automates mechanism designs.

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Indian American researchers get seed funding for groundbreaking projects
Anurag Purwar and Gurtej Singh get grants for an AI platform for robotics design and skin substitute for wound care respectively
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January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This is the SUNY Chef kitchen!

The third annual SUNY Battle of the Chefs was hosted at the State University of New York Auxiliary Services Associate’s (SASA) annual conference, where culinary teams from across the system competed to create dishes that met a variety of dietary needs.

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January 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
With support from the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund, Professor Anna Blumenthal-Perry of the State University of New York at Buffalo (@ubuffalo.bsky.social) is continuing research to develop new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.

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UB research project scores seed money from SUNY tech accelerator fund
The University at Buffalo is getting $50,000 from the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund for a project led by Anna Blumental-Perry that is targeting a treatment beyond supportive care for acute respirat...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Having trouble detecting AI? @binghamtonu.bsky.social has an answer!

As AI-generated photos and videos become more common, SUNY Binghamton professor Yu Chen is developing new technology to help people distinguish what’s real from what’s fake.

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Can you detect AI? New Binghamton U. technology could tell fact from fiction
Professor Yu Chen's CerVaLens project aims to detect AI-generated media for users, an increasingly essential tool.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:33 PM
As we start the new year, we’re proud to announce additional investments to further help students with housing, food, and transportation support at SUNY colleges and universities across the state, building on our ramped up support for students over the past three years.

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January 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Happy New Year to our SUNY faculty, staff, students, and alumni around the world! We have three wishes for you in 2026:

1. Learn new things
2. Learn new things
3. Learn new things

And cheers especially to all the new SUNY students starting college in 2026—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish!
January 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Education is critical to helping formerly incarcerated people transition to life and work after prison. SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently spoke with @ncprnews.bsky.social about SUNY’s new fellowship program that provides paid internships to help lower recidivism and strengthen communities.
SUNY fellowship helps formerly incarcerated people find jobs
Seven of nine fellows in the first round of the Teaching Forward Fellowship found full-time jobs after 300 hours of internships.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Prince Johnson, an alum of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, has been named the 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year, and we couldn't be more proud.

Read his inspiring story here: sbmatters.stonybrook.edu/i-want-to-ch...
“I Want to Change the World.” Prince Johnson ’98, MA ’03 Named 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year - Stony Brook Matters
When Prince Johnson ’98, MA ’03 arrived at the State University of New York at Stony Brook as a freshman, he was a biology and pre-med major. However, ahead of his junior year, Johnson’s best friend a...
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December 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
In 2025, SUNY researchers peered into deep space, discovered a charming new fish species, pushed the boundaries of medicine, expanded our knowledge of quantum science, advanced AI for the public good, and so much more.

See our Top 10 research stories of 2025: www.instagram.com/p/DS5Bme7Ek8h/
December 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Decades after 9/11, many World Trade Center first responders are still living with the lasting effects of PTSD. Research by @stonybrooku.bsky.social Medicine’s World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program highlights the need for continued mental health care, awareness, and

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Stony Brook researchers make breakthrough in study of PTSD and 9/11 first responders
The research revealed an abnormality in their brain composition.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The season of giving continues! Students from SUNY Schenectady worked with City Mission to help their community this holiday season.

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SUNY Schenectady students work with City Mission to help their community
SCHENECTADY — College students taking time to be a part of, and help, their community is rare, said City Mission of Schenectady Executive Director Mike Saccocio, but for more than
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December 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to all those who celebrate! May Kwanzaa bring you light, joy, and blessings to your home ❤️🖤💚
December 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We wish a Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate. May this holiday season bring all of you a lot of happiness!🎄
December 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
SUNY is proud to join @governor.ny.gov in celebrating 177 exceptional STEM educators and 27 master counselors selected for the Master Teacher Program, strengthening pathways for future teachers through our campuses and expertise.

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Celebrating New York Teachers: Governor Hochul Announces STEM Teachers Chosen To Represent New York State’s World Class Education System
Governor Hochul celebrated New York State’s teachers through the selection of 177 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What a wonderful year for SUNY!

From welcoming a new class of SUNY students and expanding free community college for adult learners, to growing enrollment for the third year in a row and investing more than ever in student success, this year showed what’s possible when New York invests in

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December 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Creating more paid, hands-on learning opportunities for SUNY students!

SUNY is partnering with the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) to provide 100 paid internships at NYSIF offices across New York State beginning in 2026.

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Paid Internship Partnership with the New York State Insurance Fund
SUNY Chancellor King today announced a partnership between SUNY and the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) to provide SUNY students with paid internships. Through the partnership, NYSIF will...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ever lost a golf ball and couldn’t find it? SUNY Potsdam students have a solution. ⛳️

Business administration students at SUNY Potsdam took home first place in the Business Plan Competition after designing a GPS-trackable golf ball that connects directly to a user’s phone.

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SUNY Potsdam business administration students win campus entrepreneurial competition - North Country Now
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam's Department of Business Administration recently hosted its 62nd Business Plan Competition, which challenges students to develop an entrepreneurial business plan fulfilling …
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December 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Marie-Alayna Byrnes tried college multiple times, but life always got in the way. Now, thanks to SUNY Reconnect and the support of family, friends, and Onondaga Community College, she’s pursuing her degree in Health Information Technology at no cost.

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Marie-Alayna Byrnes' SUNY Reconnect Story | Onondaga Community College
Marie-Alayna Byrnes tried college three times before, and three times life got in the way. Working in the restaurant industry, struggling with her mental health, moving around - she could never make i...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
'Tis the season of giving!

The lacrosse team from Farmingdale State College delivered about 100 holiday gifts to students at People's Arc of Suffolk Elementary School. This heartwarming tradition was started by their coach, & it's something they love doing every year.💝

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Farmingdale State's lacrosse players donate gifts to children with disabilities
A group of college lacrosse players on Long Island shifted their focus from athletics to giving back as they delivered toys to children with disabilities.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
SUNY fuels innovation that improves lives and protects New Yorkers.

Today we announced $550,000 in seed funding through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) to support the development of technologies aiming to transform disease treatment, advance medical diagnostics,

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SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund Provides $550,000 in Seed Funding
SUNY Chancellor John B King Jr today announced that $550,000 in seed funding through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) has been distributed to eight SUNY campuses through 11 awards.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Adult learners across the state are stepping up to advance their skills & careers with a free degree though SUNY Reconnect- and we're making sure they've got the support they need to succeed. 
 
Across the state, our community colleges are creating or expanding the roles of advisors, coaches,

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SUNY Highlights Additional Supports for SUNY Reconnect Student Retention
SUNY Chancellor King Highlights Additional Supports for SUNY Reconnect Student Retention
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December 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
New York's nurses start at SUNY!

We're investing an additional $1 million to expand academic pathways to nursing careers, increase nursing seats systemwide, and strengthen the partnership between SUNY campuses & our Educational Opportunity Centers across the state.

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SUNY $1 Million Investment to Expand Pathways to Nursing Careers
SUNY Chancellor King today announced a nearly $1 million investment from the High Needs Nursing Fund to expand academic pathways to nursing careers.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
AI can make life better for everyone-- if we use it right.

At the State University of New York at @ubuffalo.bsky.social, scholars are working through Empire AI to help doctors, farmers, policymakers, and more. By harnessing the power of AI for the public good,

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Empire AI powers bold new UB research
A new wave of projects — from surgery to climate science — pushes innovation in these high-stakes challenges.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happy Hanukkah from SUNY!🕎

Wishing our students, faculty, staff, and alumni a joyful Hanukkah filled with peace, warmth, and meaningful moments with loved ones.
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Grammy nominations are in!

Two SUNY Purchase alumni and a professor have been nominated for the 2026 Grammys: Samara Joy '21, Silas Brown '10, and professor Jon Faddis. We're so proud of our SUNY talent and the excellence they continue to bring to the global music stage.
Countdown to the 2026 GRAMMYS: Meet Our Nominees!
A big shout-out to our amazingly talented performers, producers, and faculty from our Conservatory of Music.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM