The President's Bulletin

The President’s Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication created to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about the latest news at Downstate Health Sciences University. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and find them informative and useful.

Featured Article

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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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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