Office of Government and Community Relations

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

If you are planning to engage with elected officials in your capacity as a Stony Brook employee, you must contact the Government Relations Team.

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The Office of Government and Community Relations serves as the liaison advising Stony Brook University and Stony Brook Medicine leadership, faculty, students, and staff on external relationships with external groups, associations, elected officials at all levels of government, schools, and the community, while also acting as a conduit for cross-campus and regional partnerships and advocacy.

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Government Relations

Government Relations is Stony Brook University's primary liaison to federal, state and local elected representatives, government agencies and their staff. Through these relationships we are able to share news of the University's progress and breakthroughs of our world-class research in health, science and technology, the academic success for our more than 25,000 students, and Stony Brook's leadership and progress in driving the regional economy.

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University and Medicine Community Relations

University and Medicine Community Relations welcomes neighboring communities to connect with the University and Hospital. We are committed to fostering communication, building relationships, facilitating programs and promoting initiatives that help improve the health and wellness and overall quality of life of our communities.