A Top-Ranked Education

Stony Brook is ranked #1 among public universities in New York (with the highest-ever ranking for a SUNY), #26 among public universities and #58 nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges publication. We're also #12 among national universities for social mobility.

Historic Investment

The Simons Foundation's $500 million Infinity Investment is the largest unrestricted endowment gift in American higher education history, a transformative donation that will sustain Stony Brook's commitment to excellence and innovation. Learn more about our plans for this historic gift.

A Pathway to STEM Careers

The Stony Brook Simons STEM Scholars Program is improving the pathway to STEM careers for academically exceptional underrepresented students by providing full scholarships, housing, research opportunities,  mentoring and more. Find out how the program is making an impact on these students.

Fighting Climate Change

Stony Brook University is the anchor institution of The New York Climate Exchange, a first-of-its kind,  world-leadingclimate solutions center on Governors Island that will develop dynamic solutions to our global climate crisis.  Discover how Stony Brook is leading the way on this critical global issue.

Breakthrough Research

Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor Alexander Zamolodchikov was named co-recipient of the 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the fourth SBU faculty to earn the distinguished honor. Learn more about his groundbreaking research.

The Best Care

Stony Brook University Hospital once again achieved the highest level of national recognition as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2023, according to research released by Healthgrades. This places SBUH in the top one percent of hospitals in the country.