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.

SPECIAL NOTE:

The President's Bulletin will resume immediately after the New Year.  Happy Holidays!

Full Circle: From Downstate Baby to SOHP Assistant Dean

by Office of the President - November 18 , 2025

Some stories truly come full circle. For Vanessa Vales-Lewis, Ph.D., M.Phil., that circle begins and ends at Downstate. Born at University Hospital at Downstate and growing up in Brooklyn, she discovered her passion for science education through...

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Tags: Faculty / Staff, School of Health Professions

More than 12,000 Years of Dedication to Downstate

by Office of the President - October 7 , 2025

Twelve thousand years of service—an extraordinary measure of loyalty, skill, and heart—were celebrated at Downstate between 2023 and 2025. Throughout this period, 608 colleagues were honored for their collective contributions to the strength...

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Tags: Awards, Faculty / Staff