Soaking up sun and scenery
Richard Nasti, head of the search committee that hired Stanley at Stony Brook, said the New York university’s loss is MSU’s gain
Notable Quotes
The Stony Brook University community is sad that President Stanley departed, but pleased he will be taking on new challenges at Michigan State. For the past 10 years, he worked tirelessly on behalf of Stony Brook and, by every measure, the results are manifest. From increasing graduation rates to the successful completion of a major capital campaign, he succeeded in moving Stony Brook University to the upper echelons of major U.S. research universities. In addition, President Stanley and his wife, Dr. Ellen Li, immersed themselves in the university and in the community, becoming outstanding ambassadors for SUNY. We wish them the best as they start a new chapter in East Lansing.
— Richard Nasti
President Stanley is a revered academic leader in higher education. I have known him as an outstanding contributor as vice chancellor for research at Washington University, and he demonstrated dedication, creativity and achievement during his entire academic career here. His leadership at Stony Brook has been exemplary, and he has won the admiration and respect among presidents and chancellors of the Association of American Universities, the leading research universities of the United States. He is a person of unquestioned integrity and honesty, and he has a demonstrated record of working on behalf of students, faculty and staff to help them realize their potential and aspirations. Michigan State University is fortunate to be able to recruit such a talented, experienced and distinguished new president.
— Mark S. Wrighton, former Chancellor and Professor of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis
