News Archive

Q&A with June Wang: A Statewide Tool to Track Wildfire Risk
With areas stretching from the Adirondacks to Long Island at high risk of fire danger this month, researchers at the University at Albany have been hard at work to help keep New Yorkers safe.
Writers Institute Hosts Post-Election Panels for This Year’s ‘Telling the Truth’ Symposium
The symposium is free and open to the public and will feature two panel discussions: one the Democratic Party and its reaction and response to the election of Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 47th president and one on the Republican Party and the new MAGA coalition that helped Trump win the presidency and majorities in both houses of Congress.
Wolfjaw Studios Establishes Scholarship for UAlbany Game Design and Development Students
Wolfjaw Studios, a game development studio based in Troy, has established a $35,000 endowed scholarship for students that are studying game design and development.
5 Questions with Orion Artis, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
UAlbany alum Orion Artis ‘03 has recently taken on the role of Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the University. As the deputy Title IX coordinator, Artis oversees University-wide compliance with policies and laws that prohibit discrimination and sexual misconduct. He also conducts investigations and offers the campus community access to trainings, resources and support services.
UAlbany Launches Sixth Annual Holiday Card Student Art Contest
UAlbany is celebrating the arrival of the winter holidays with its sixth annual Digital Holiday Card Contest. The annual holiday card competition was initiated by President Rodríguez in 2018 to establish a holiday tradition that highlights the creativity and artistic abilities of UAlbany students.
'Still Here:' UAlbany Students Reflect on Native American Heritage Month
UAlbany students reflect share what National Native American Heritage Month means to them.
Sen. Gillibrand Encourages UAlbany Students to Apply for Federal Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stopped by ETEC to encourage students to apply for the Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy scholarship program.
UAlbany, IBM Announce New Artificial Intelligence Research Projects
The projects are the first five funded through the Center for Emerging Artificial Intelligence Systems (CEAIS), a $20 million UAlbany-IBM research collaboration announced last year by Gov. Kathy Hochul that included the installation of state-of-the-art prototype IBM AI hardware at UAlbany.
CEHC Hosts 2nd Annual Lego Challenge
The event saw over 200 registered attendees from across the Capital Region and was open to children ages 5 through 10, who got to participate in superhero-themed brain games and STEAM activities,
UAlbany Virtual Institute Trains the Next Generation of Cyber Leaders
The Virtual Institute of Cyber Operation and Research has equipped more than 60 students with applied cyber operational skills through hands-on learning and research opportunities.
Q&A: Designing and Building UAlbany's AI Supercomputer
The University’s new AI supercomputer wouldn’t be possible without the complex IT infrastructure that supports it. That infrastructure is built and maintained by UAlbany’s Information Technology Services overseen by Chief Information Officer Brian Heaton.
UAlbany Students Lead SUNY Student Assembly
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the State University of New York’s Student Assembly (SUNY SA), a group of representative students who advocate for the interests of their campuses.