Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
What to Know About Day of the Dead: A Q&A with Verónica Pérez Rodríguez
The Day of the Dead, a holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico and Guatemala, has become increasingly popular in the U.S. as people look to partake in colorful, joyful celebrations honoring loved ones who have died. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez, director of the Institute for Mesoamerican Studies at UAlbany, explains the meaning behind the holiday.
Plays, Talks, Film and Crafts Celebrate Black History Month on Campus
In celebration of Black History Month, the University and community present a wide range of events and gatherings.
Advancing Research on Minority Health Disparities: A Q&A with CEMHD Director Elizabeth Vásquez
Vásquez embarks on first semester as director of UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities
Collection of Handmade Books from Latin America, the Caribbean Provides Tactile Learning Experience
Over 200 handmade books from Latin America and the Caribbean are now permanently on display in the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives. The books, known as libros-arte, utilize innovative papermaking processes and found objects such as fabric, flowers, sand and other materials to tell a story.
UAlbany Spotlights Senior Faculty for Research, Creative Arts and Scholarship
As part of Research and Entrepreneurship week, the University at Albany hosted a senior faculty recognition ceremony on Oct. 17.
UAlbany Students Celebrate Lost Loved Ones with Day of the Dead Altars
UAlbany students celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), a holiday widely observed in Mexico and Hispanic cultures around Nov. 1 each year, with the creation of altars decorated with photos and offerings to deceased loved ones.
Seven UAlbany Faculty Win Fulbright Scholar Awards
Seven University at Albany faculty and staff members have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research and teach in their respective fields across Europe, South America, Central America and Asia during the 2023-2024 academic year.