Stony Brook Celebrates Bee Campus USA Designation with New Pollinator Garden

Stony Brook University marked its designation as a Bee Campus USA member with the creation of a new pollinator garden outside the Student Activities Center. Planted during inauguration week, the garden supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators through native plantings that promote biodiversity while serving as a hands-on learning space for students and faculty.

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.

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.

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.