Stony Brook University

Brenda Janotha has received an award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at strengthening nursing education in rural communities. The grant, announced by Stony Brook University, is intended to expand training opportunities and support the nursing workforce in underserved rural areas, where recruiting and retaining qualified nurses remains a persistent challenge.

Stony Brook University hosted its Food as Medicine Symposium, bringing together experts to discuss how nutrition shapes health and community wellbeing. The event examined food's role in preventing and managing illness, alongside efforts to connect nutrition science with community programs. Organisers highlight growing interest in dietary approaches as part of mainstream healthcare.

Stony Brook University and the New York Climate Exchange were in the spotlight at Climate Week NYC, highlighting the university's role in the major climate exchange initiative on Long Island. The event brought together researchers, policymakers and organizations to discuss climate solutions, with the university presenting its involvement in the project and its broader climate research efforts.