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Commencement 2026 view from the stage looking out into the audience

Downstate Marks Historic Commencement; Class of 2026 Begins Its Journey of Service and Leadership

by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026

As I looked across the Amphitheater at Coney Island during Downstate’s 2026 Commencement ceremony, I reflected on how meaningful this moment was for our university community. This year marked the first time in Downstate’s history that graduates...

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photo of Joan G. Bartolomeo with Wayne Riley

A Tree Still Grows in Brooklyn as Downstate Honors Joan G. Bartolomeo

by Office of the President - May 19 , 2026

During our Commencement ceremony last week, I had the honor of presenting Joan G. Bartolomeo with Downstate’s Ailanthus Award, one of our highest honors recognizing her decades of leadership, service, and steadfast commitment to Brooklyn.

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