Q&A: Stony Brook University President Dr. Maurie McInnis on the Future of the Southampton Campus
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Dr. Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University on campus with students. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Dr. Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Dr. Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University on campus with students. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Dr. Maurie McInnis, president of Stony Brook University. COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Joseph P. Shaw on Jan 17, 2024
It’s an exciting time for Stony Brook University, Dr. Maurie McInnis is happy to point out. The sixth president of the university, who arrived in July 2020, spent most of... more
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