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UAlbany Announces the new College of Integrated Health Sciences
The new college brings together programs in public health, nursing and social welfare to enhance interdisciplinary opportunities, shaping the direction for future scholars and practitioners.
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SPH Student Explores Amish and Plain Anabaptist Culture to Facilitate Partnerships with Local Health Departments
UAlbany MPH student Tristan Sharratt, a Fellow in the NYS Fellowship in Applied Public Health program, has a keen interest in rural health, with ongoing research focused on Amish and Plain Anabaptist communities
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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.
How Students Spent Their UAlbany Summer 2024
Even when classes are not in session, UAlbany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.
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UAlbany Study Pinpoints High-Need Areas for Oral Health Services in New York
New York’s Mohawk Valley, North Country and Southern Tier found to have highest unmet need for oral health services
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UAlbany Study Examines Impact of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles on Mortality in New York
A new study, led by a team of interdisciplinary researchers at UAlbany, has found a link between long-term UFP exposure and increases in mortality in New York, especially among underserved populations.
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UAlbany Study: Joint Effects of Thunderstorms and Power Outages Increase Respiratory-Related Emergency Department Visits
A new study led by UAlbany researchers is among the first to examine the joint effects of thunderstorms and power outages on respiratory-related emergency department visits in New York State.
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UAlbany Hall of Famer Claxton Embraces Motherhood, Olympics
Entering her second Olympic Games representing Puerto Rico, University at Albany alum Grace Claxton fondly remembers her time as a Great Dane. Eight years after competing in the 400 hurdles at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, much has changed for Claxton as she balances being a new mom with training for Paris.