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CTG UAlbany Launches AI in Government Lab
The University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government has launched the AI in Government Lab to highlight a substantial body of work dedicated to the study and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector.
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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.
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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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Study: Incentives to Employers Could Help Past Offenders Land Jobs
Professors Shawn Bushway and Justin Pickett from UAlbany’s School of Criminal Justice researched whether offering employers incentives, such as tax credits, would make them more likely to hire those with past convictions.
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UAlbany Celebrates Opening of 'The Well' Recreation Center at Colonial Quad
$46.9 million renovation project includes gut-rehab of Paine and Zenger halls incorporating modern suites and sustainable elements, and new wellness center.
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UAlbany Welcomes New Great Danes for Fall 2024 Semester
The University at Albany welcomed students back to campus for the start of the Fall 2024 semester, including some 5,430 new Great Danes.
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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.