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February Downstate Update

Resiliency Awards

Nominate a Colleague for a 2026 Downstate Resiliency Award Today!

by Resiliency - February 18 , 2026

Continuing the tradition begun two years ago, SUNY Downstate plans to extend its gratitude to employees and students for all that they have done and continue to do by awarding the 2026 Downstate Resiliency Awards. Please use the attached nomination...

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Tags: Awards

Lunar New Year

Celebrating 2026 Lunar New Year: The Year of the Horse

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 17 , 2026

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marks the commencement of the Lunar New Year—a momentous cultural celebration that holds deep significance for many East and Southeast Asian communities. This holiday signifies the first new moon of the lunisolar calenda...

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Tags: Holidays, observances

Ramadan

In Observance of Ramadan

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 17 , 2026

With the beginning of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (concluding on Thursday, March 19, 2026), we extend our heartfelt wishes for a blessed and peaceful observance to all members of our Downstate community who are observing.

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Transport Program

2026 TRACS Paid Research Training Program

by Department of Research - February 9 , 2026

We are excited to invite applications for the 2026 Transition to Academic Careers (TRACS) Program, a one-year paid research training opportunity designed to strengthen the research capacity of students in biomedicine and public health as they transition...

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Tags: Research

New Leadership

School of Public Health Appoints New Leadership For The Master of Healthcare Administration Program

by Office of Communications & Marketing - February 9 , 2026

The School of Public Health is pleased to announce new leadership appointments for the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Program, strengthening the program’s academic direction and operational leadership at a time when healthcare systems...

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Tags: Faculty / Staff, School of Public Health

Information Security Awareness

Information Security Awareness | February 2026 Newsletter

by Information Services - February 5 , 2026

The following is being sent on behalf of Igor Gorelik, Information Security Officer please (Email) Igor.Gorelik@downstate.edu for more information

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Tags: Information Services, Security Training

Dr. Kanna

Balavenkatesh Kanna, M.D., MPH, FACP, CPPS, FACHE, Appointed As Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital & Vice President of Hospital Affairs

by Office of the President - February 5 , 2026

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Balavenkatesh Kanna, MD, MPH, FACP, FACHE, as Chief Executive Officer of University Hospital at Downstate (UHD)/ Vice President of Hospital Affairs, effective March 6, 2026.

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Tags: Faculty / Staff