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
Giving Day 2026 Empowers Every Seawolf With Record-Breaking Number of Donors
Stony Brook University and the Long Island Assocation Launch Google-Funded AI Academy
President Goldsmith Inducted into Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame
Inauguration Week Honors President Goldsmith with Events Celebrating Stony Brook
From Lab to Life: Inauguration Week Spotlights Stony Brook’s R1 Research Enterprise
Spotlight
Fast Impact Fund
Launched in December 2025 by President Goldsmith, the Fast Impact Fund (FIF) is designed to support projects that can be launched immediately and deliver results within six to ten months. With awards up to $300,000 available, the focus is on low-investment, high-reward projects.
Awards are available as fiscal (one-time) funding to support investments that will create a visible, positive change for Stony Brook.
President's Office Hours
President Andrea Goldsmith is holding 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.
Office Hours are now open for Spring 2026.
Fireside Chat with President Andrea Goldsmith
President Goldsmith discusses her vision for Stony Brook with Undergraduate Student Government
