A transformational $150 million gift to the University from Jim and Marilyn Simons and the Simons Foundation marks a milestone moment in the history of our young institution—one that we all have reason to celebrate. The Simons gift will fund three major priorities: (1) research excellence in the School of Medicine, (2) faculty hires through new endowed professorships, and (3) recruitment of top-level graduate and undergraduate students. Read more »
The Simons' $150 million investment in Stony Brook includes a $50 million challenge grant for academic excellence. Here we celebrate the individuals who are helping us meet the Simons’ challenge.
RECENT DONORS:
Huayi Zhang:
Researcher at Renaissance Technologies donates $1 million to establish endowed chair in Immunology.
President Stanley & Dr. Ellen Li:
$125,000 donation establishes endowed scholarship in the School of Medicine benefitting EOP/AIM students.
Feb. 1, 2012: Jump-Starting Careers in Science, Medicine »
Dec. 18, 2011: Simons donation lets SUNY Stony Brook shoot for the stars »
Dec. 14, 2011: Guv: Stony Brook $150M gift an investment »
Dec. 14, 2011: Editorial: Simonses' transformational gift »
Dec. 14, 2011: Billionaire Hedge Funder Donates $150 Million to SUNY Stony Brook »
Dec. 13, 2011: Stony Brook University to Get $150 Million Gift »
