Stony Brook U. Surpasses Capital-Campaign Goal

A seven-year, $300-million capital campaign by Stony Brook University has already surpassed its goal, even though the drive isn’t slated to end until June 30, according to Newsday.

Stony Brook officials say the campaign included a recent $17-million gift from Jim and Marilyn Simons, who run the Simons Foundation. Mr. Simons is a financier and former chairman of Stony Brook’s math department. The couple also gave $60-million to the university a year ago.