Health Equity News
Black History Month: Resilience, Creativity and Cultural Legacy
Throughout February, Stony Brook University celebrates Black History Month and the theme of “African Americans and the Arts” through a series of events student-focused and interactive events for the campus community.
Brooke Ellison, Associate Professor and Medical Ethics Expert, Dies at 45
Brooke Ellison, associate professor in Stony Brook University’s School of Health Professions, health policy and medical ethics expert, leader in stem cell research and passionate advocate for the disabled, died February 4 at the age of 45.
The first 8 hospitals to attain Joint Commission's equity certification
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) is among the first eight hospitals in the United States to attain the Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission and the only awarded organization on Long Island.
Explore Asian Art and Culture This Spring at the Wang Center
The Charles B. Wang Center's Spring 2024 season brings a variety of programs that celebrate the vibrant Asian art and culture. From Japanese animation films to insightful lectures about intriguing stories, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Black History Month Events Begin with Unity Celebration
Stony Brook University kicks off Black History Month on Feb. 1, with the “Student Union Takeover: A Celebration of Culture and Unity,” presented by the Office of Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement (DICE), and the Black Student Union.
Human Library Highlights Stony Brook Stories of Diversity
In November, Stony Brook’s first-ever Human Library took place, giving more than 100 “readers” a chance to ask questions of 13 members of the Stony Brook community, representing a range of diverse areas including ethnicity, lifestyle, sexual orientation and health status.