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The University at Albany continues to be recognized for its exceptional graduate schools, earning top marks in the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Programs featured in the rankings this year include Public Affairs, Public Health, Education, Business, and Engineering, demonstrating UAlbany remains a leader in preparing the next generation of scholars and professionals.

Steve Zelin has had a remarkable journey on the way to becoming a leader in the corporate world. Zelin recalled the steps that led him from growing up in Brooklyn to coming UAlbany to earn his bachelor's degree and then rising through the ranks of the accounting and banking industries over the course of his 40-year career at the eighth annual Massry Lecture on Friday, April 4.

Jacob Webb '25 developed an AI-powered camera system that he believes will make creating a highlight reel more accessible. He believes so strongly in the idea that he turned down a job at an NYC bank to pursue it.

UAlbany alumnus Marvin Rodriguez's journey from a single-parent household to a top accounting position in New York City began with exploring the programs offered at the Massry School of Business and through the University's Living-Learning Communities. Today, Rodriguez is a shining example of why UAlbany has been recognized for the second consecutive year with Insight Into Diversity's Inspiring Programs in Business Award.

New research co-authored by the Massry School of Business Professor Sukwoong Choi, examines how professional Go players improved their gameplay using an AI-powered Go program.

The Massry School of Business is proud to recognize the contributions of four faculty and staff who have reached significant milestones in their tenure at the University at Albany. These individuals have contributed to Massry in many ways, from founding school programs and planning school events to fostering student success.

Massry School of Business alum Damian Bazadona, B.S., ’98, has been named by AACSB International to its 2025 Class of Influential Leaders, a group of 24 outstanding entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs from AACSB-accredited business schools.

From executive compensation to corporate governance, incoming Massry School of Business Dean Paquita Davis-Friday has examined some of the most high-profile financial issues of the past 30 years. On February 18, Davis-Friday will take the helm at Massry, where she will leverage her experience in developing and expanding undergraduate and graduate business programs in the New York metropolitan area to increase the impact of earning a degree from UAlbany.