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February 3, 2026 President's Bulletin

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A Message from President Riley

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

As we begin a new academic year, I am pleased to welcome our returning students, faculty, and staff and warmly welcome the new students joining each of our colleges at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (Downstate).

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New Study Addresses Diversity Gaps in Genetic Research for Understanding Schizophrenia

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

I am proud to share a significant milestone for Downstate on the recent publication of a Nature article that advances understanding of schizophrenia through inclusive, collaborative research. The study, “Biological insights into schizophrenia from...

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Justice in Health Is Not Optional: Dr. King’s Call to Institutions Today

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Each January, we pause as a community to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s commemoration challenged us to remember Dr. King and to examine how his vision speaks directly to our work as a public academic...

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Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence in Health Professions Education

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Founded in 1966, Downstate’s College of Health-Related Professions began with a clear mission to expand access to high-quality health professions education and meet the evolving workforce needs of Brooklyn and New York City. For sixty years, the...

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A Matter of Mentorship!

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

The recent 2026 STEMM Mentorship Symposium convened leaders, researchers, educators, and trainees from across the country at Downstate to advance effective and inclusive mentorship across STEMM disciplines. Designed as a space to rethink mentorship...

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$1M SUNY Investment Expands Nursing Education Pathways Statewide

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Downstate and Old Westbury continue to strengthen their long-standing collaboration to expand access to high-demand healthcare careers, advancing academic pathways that help address critical workforce needs. Earlier agreements between the two institutions...

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Downstate Mourns the Passing of Dr. Gerald Deas

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

Downstate mourns the passing of Gerald Whitehead Deas, M.D., MPH, MS, Hon. ScD, Hon. DHL, a proud 1962 graduate of Downstate’s College of Medicine and a singular presence in the life of this institution. Known affectionately as Jerry, Dr. Deas...

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Shout Outs

Shout Outs

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

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In Case You Missed it

In Case You Missed It

by Office of the President - February 3 , 2026

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