09/08/2026 01:32:53 PMWelcome back! A new academic year brings fresh energy to our campus. I am pleased to welcome our returning students, faculty, and staff, and especially our newest students. You are beginning a demanding and rewarding journey that will test your abilities, reveal new strengths, and build friendships that can last a lifetime.Office of the President/var/staging/oucampus/suny-downstate/downstate/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2026/09-08/01-president-rileys-message.xml