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
Stony Brook, Brookhaven Lab Researchers Demonstrate ‘Wireless’ Capability for Quantum Network
Stony Brook Surges into Top 200 in 2026 Global University Ranking
President Goldsmith Honored with IEEE Information Theory Society 2027 Claude E. Shannon Award
Andrea Goldsmith Visits SUNY Korea, Alumni on First Trip to Asia as Stony Brook’s President
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 University Move-In Day 2026
President Goldsmith and Wolfie help students move into their new residences at SBU