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.

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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Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Commencement

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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Tags: Awards, Ceremony, Commencement