From the Nominator

The print magazine is designed to bring Stony Brook's vision to life in a bold way, showing the passion and impact of this world-class university. The magazine elevates the university's reputation and increases pride and engagement from alumni, donors, students, and the community. We publish two 48-page issues a year, in spring and fall, with a digital companion magazine and video extras to complement the content. In 2023, we created two print issues that showcased how our students, faculty, and staff are changing the world and making an impact on and off campus. We leveraged our small but mighty core three-person in-house team to write, design, and produce these issues. A freelance photographer and writer provided additional support. We developed content for each issue around a specific theme and worked closely with our writers to bring these stories to life in an engaging way, showing how each story connected to them and their Stony Brook experience.

From the Judges

The images are really great and elevate the stories, with bright colors adding energy throughout. The photography, including photos taken by the president, effectively tells the narrative and contributes to a beautiful publication. The variation in typography and layouts keeps the reader engaged. Overall, it's a well-done and visually appealing publication with excellent use of resources and staffing.