Supporting creative expression in a world constructed of words and images.
A Tribute to Dorothy Lichtenstein
Lichtenstein Center founder Robert Reeves kicked off the 49th annual Southampton Writers Conference with a tribute to the beloved philanthropist and benefactor of the Center, Dorothy Lichtenstein, who passed away on July 4th.
The Lichtenstein Center houses Stony Brook University’s academic programs, graduate and undergraduate, in creative writing, film, and writing for television, along with community programming and advanced training.
The Lichtenstein Center promotes the creation of original work in a range of disciplines, while offering opportunities for collaboration and experimentation outside of traditional program borders. . .
News
Co-founding director of the BookEnds novel revision fellowship Meg Wolitzer's novel The Interestings is being adapted for the stage, featuring a score by Sara Bareilles (Tony-nominated for her score for Waitress) with a book by Pulitzer Prize Finalist playwright Sarah Ruhl.
Congratulations to MFA in Film Artistic Director Christine Vachon! Killer Films, nominated for ten Golden Globes and awarded the Gotham for Best Feature for the film PAST LIVES. SBU Honorary Doctorate Todd Haynes' film MAY DECEMBER, also produced by Vachon, was awarded Best Actor at the Gotham Awards for Charles Melton.
Events
Join the Food Lab for a powerful, place-based day of discovery and connection at the 2025 Sea to Soil Symposium, where food, climate, and community converge. Hosted by Stony Brook Southampton's FoodLab and School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, this gathering brings together leading voices in resilient agriculture, marine science, and sustainable food systems.
