Welcome
The President of Stony Brook University oversees an internationally recognized public research institution and center of academic excellence designated as a flagship university and ranked as the number one public university in New York State.
As chief executive, the president also oversees Stony Brook Medicine, Long Island’s premier academic medical center, which encompasses five health sciences schools, four hospitals, and 200 community-based healthcare settings.
Latest News
Southampton Dialogues Event Introduces New York Climate Exchange CEO To SBU
President Goldsmith Discusses Goals for Stony Brook Southampton with The Southampton Press
Hopes, Dreams and Ice Cream: SBU Community Meets the Presidents
Students Begin Their SBU Journey at New Seawolf Welcome Week
The Quantum Watchtower: Stony Brook Sets Cybersecurity Sights on Quantum Wireless Networking and Teleportation (August 24, 2026)
Stony Brook, Brookhaven Lab Researchers Demonstrate ‘Wireless’ Capability for Quantum Network
Spotlight
A New Year of Momentum, Purpose and Progress
As our campus comes alive with the magical, vibrant energy of a new academic year, I am thrilled to welcome you to the start of the fall semester.
Last week, I had the joy of welcoming our new and returning students to our beautiful campus. Move-in is always one of my favorite days of the year because I get to meet our outstanding new students who are bringing their hopes, dreams and heavy boxes to campus.
President's Office Hours
President Andrea Goldsmith holds office hours to set aside time to meet with Stony Brook University students. These office hours are an ideal opportunity for students to meet with President Goldsmith to share their thoughts and discuss a variety of subjects about the University.
Stony Brook Southampton Dialogues
President Goldsmith hosted a talk with M. Sanjayan, PhD and CEO of The New York Climate Exchange.