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Two young women in long colorful skirts and a young man sit at a picnic table on the UAlbany campus on a sunny fall day. Colorful leaves decorate the trees and ground.
'Still Here:' UAlbany Students Reflect on Native American Heritage Month
UAlbany students reflect share what National Native American Heritage Month means to them.
Candles, painted skulls, skeletons, garlands of orange paper marigolds and photos of deceased loved ones decorate a table in the Arts and Sciences building.
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.
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UAlbany Students Celebrate Inspiring Figures During LGBTQ History Month
UAlbany students share what LGBTQ History Month means to them.
A woman in a jean jacket holds papers and smiles as she is seated at a table topped with colorful folders in a classroom with kids.
Massry Community Service Fellows Gain Hands-on Experience Volunteering with Area Nonprofits
Four UAlbany students spent their summers volunteering with local nonprofits on issues related to food insecurity, homelessness, addiction and health as part of the Massry Community Service Fellows Summer Program.
Five women in professional attire stand, smiling, in front of a purple poster set on a black tripod. The poster is titled 'BILPOC Faculty Advancement Initiative at UAlbany' and has subheads reading: who we are, our goals, what we do, outcomes, and our mission.
UAlbany Hosts Symposium on Mental Health in Communities of Color
On World Mental Health Day, UAlbany's BILPOC Faculty Advancement Initiative and the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities, in partnership with local advocacy organization 'Partners in Community Development,' co-hosted a one-day symposium focusing on mental health in communities of color.
Four UAlbany students in their caps and gowns celebrate commencement
UAlbany Recognized for Commitment to Diversity with 7th Consecutive HEED Award
For the seventh consecutive year, the University at Albany received the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. UAlbany championed several initiatives over the past year that fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment for its campus community.
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Cultural diversity: Students celebrate what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them
UAlbany Students On Hispanic Heritage Month
a young woman holding a microphone stands in front to a sign that reads Great Dane Dialogue
University at Albany Launches Great Dane Dialogue
The initiative builds on the University’s efforts to promote greater civic awareness about the issues that impact our society.