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Stony Brook Celebrates Bee Campus USA Designation with New Pollinator Garden

Stony Brook University is expanding its commitment to sustainability and biodiversity with a new pollinator garden in front of the Student Activities Center, celebrating the university’s designation as a Bee Campus USA member. Featuring native plantings that support bees, butterflies and other pollinators, the garden adds to pollinator-friendly habitats across campus while providing opportunities for education and research. The designation recognizes Stony Brook’s ongoing efforts to support pollinators through habitat creation, education and sustainable land management.

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New EV Charging Stations Support Cleaner Transportation at Stony Brook Southampton

Stony Brook University has expanded electric vehicle charging at Stony Brook Southampton with four new dual-port Level 2 charging stations near Chancellors Hall. The eight new charging ports are available to students, employees, visitors and the surrounding community and will also support the university’s growing electric vehicle fleet. The project advances Stony Brook’s Fleet Electrification Plan and carbon neutrality goals while helping reduce transportation-related emissions and support the growing demand for EV charging.

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Stony Brook University Earns 13th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Recognition

Stony Brook University has been named a Tree Campus USA institution for the 13th consecutive year, recognizing its sustained commitment to environmental stewardship and campus forest management. This designation highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance its tree canopy, support sustainability initiatives, and engage the campus community in the care and protection of its natural environment.

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Stony Brook Expands EV Infrastructure, Earns Incentives and Recognition

Stony Brook University is advancing a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future through strategic investments in electric vehicle infrastructure and energy innovation. Recent campus-wide upgrades have expanded charging access, supported fleet electrification, and generated significant financial incentives through state programs. Together, these efforts reflect the University’s continued commitment to reducing emissions and leading by example in sustainability.

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215 New Trees Spruce Up the University Along Nicolls Road

Stony Brook University is enhancing the Nicolls Road corridor through a targeted beautification initiative led by Campus Operations and Maintenance. The project introduces a natural evergreen buffer that improves the campus’s visual presence while supporting long-term sustainability goals. Together, these efforts strengthen the University’s commitment to being a good neighbor and creating a more welcoming first impression.

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