/Office of Government and Community Relations
University and Medicine Community Relations

 

 

BE THE BRIDGE

Across Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine, Seawolves are building bridges in our communities every day. From inspiring high school students to pursue careers in STEM, to teaching children and adults important injury prevention skills, to planting seeds in a community garden, our faculty, staff and students are turning connections into meaningful community impact.

This is Be the Bridge. Explore the people, partnerships and programs making a difference across an expanding Seawolves Country.

 

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FROM MONTAUK TO MANHATTAN

Community Impact Report | Vol. I

Fall 2026

 

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From Montauk to Manhattan, Seawolves are making a difference in our communities.

Explore exceptional initiatives that are creating safer and healthier communities, connecting cultures, and collaborating with community partners across Long Island and beyond. 


Vol. I Areas of Impact:

 

 

 

EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT DASHBOARD

In Fall 2025, the University and Medicine Community Relations Office collected initiative data through a campus-wide survey. In addition, departmental websites, social media and news stories informed a growing list of community engagement initiatives. 

Just for Seawolves!

Employees and students can explore an expanded version of this dashboard and learn more about our efforts here. Login with your Netid and password.


About the data

People Served - This number reflects the external stakeholders (people) reached. Examples: event attendees/participants, program enrollment, individuals screened, and/or individuals served. Some totals may reflect good-faith estimates, and the Office of University and Medicine Community Relations reviews and monitors the data received from Initiative Leaders.

Hours of Student Volunteer Service - Data is provided by the Center for Service Learning and Community Service. Stony Brook students are encouraged to track their community engagement on GivePulse.

 

 

RESEARCH & ECONOMIC IMPACT

Research Impact

Stony Brook University is home to over 3,000 researchers making discoveries that aim to expand our basic understanding of the universe and solve the challenges you see in the world around you.

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Economic Impact

As a flagship of the State University of New York and Long Island's only public research university, Stony Brook produces the innovations and the educated workforce that drive the region's economy.

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RESOURCES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Events Calendar

Explore the Stony Brook University Calendar and learn about upcoming events and happenings.

Health Screenings

Stay on top of your health and learn about health screenings and educational events happening across Long Island.

News & Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest news out of Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine.

Stay Connected

Subscribe to the Government and Community Relations newsletter Capitols and Communities to learn more about Stony Brook's advocacy efforts, community news and upcoming events.