September 2016 NewsCenter Archive
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Decade of Direct Admits
Freshmen milestone highlights 10 years of invite-only students in the School of Business.
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Creating Equity
How are faculty, staff and students contributing to a healthy development of the city's youth?
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How Do People Thrive?
A new major in the School of Education explores what it means to be human in the 21st century.
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Making Connections
What is a great way to make friends, give back and connect with others who share a common interest?
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Hey Students — Help us Tell Your Story!
Our students now have a new tool to share their UAlbany journeys with the world.
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5 Questions with Faculty: Julie Novkov
Combining interests in Nietzsche, Zika and Pokeman Go. -
The Personal Touch
While freshmen retention programs are a standard at colleges and universities, UAlbany also is focusing on the needs of sophomores, who are at a critical point in their academic careers.
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Faculty Experts: 15 Years after 9/11, Terrorism Remains a Global Challenge
UAlbany faculty experts discuss the post 9/11 climate in the U.S., which has seen battle lines drawn over immigration reform, homeland security and international relations while grappling with threats from ISIS and homegrown terrorists.
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Entrepreneurial Fervor
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NOAA Grant Trains New Generation of Atmospheric Scientists
The University at Albany is a part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) award totaling $11.9 million. -
The Creative Life
What happens when different groups come together to celebrate UAlbany's vibrant arts community?
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UAlbany Unveils New Health Sciences Campus
The newly named Health Sciences Campus solidifies the intersection of academia, government and the private sector — entities that collaborate in mutually beneficial ways to further the understanding of health and disease.
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A Prescription for Pre-Health
Morgan DeVuyst found a plethora of opportunities at UAlbany to advance her quest for a career in medicine.
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Photos: Living-Learning Communities Volunteer Weekend
More than 500 students from UAlbany's Living-Learning Communities participated in a weekend of community service in Albany, including building an urban garden, writing letters for active duty military personnel, and cleaning up the Pine Hills neighborhood.
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Inspiring Minds
Dean Edelgard Wulfert introduces new faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences. (Photo by Mark Schmidt) -
Study: Fruit Flies Offer Fertility Clues
Has Prash Rangan found a pregnancy breakthrough by studying tiny insects?
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A Win for Nursing Moms
A School of Public Health center was recently named a Bronze winner in the 37th Annual Telly Awards.
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Collaborative Spirit
ITS Vice President Simeon Ananou accepted a Best of New York award for a collaboration tool designed to share health disparities-related research and scholarship with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. -
Football Comes Home, 2-0
Our undefeated Great Danes host Holy Cross in Saturday’s home opener. Limited tickets are still available.
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Times Three
Eric Leontiou grew up playing soccer in sunny Cyprus, but heard tales of snowy winters in upstate New York that intrigued him.
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Let's Talk
Patricia Gurin, the University of Michigan’s expert witness on the value of diversity in defending its affirmative action cases at the Supreme Court, talked to UAlbany faculty, staff and students about building a more inclusive campus environment. -
Breaking the Seal
How to represent a town, without being offensive. -
Daring to Challenge
Writers Institute welcomes experts in science, poetry and film -
Immigrant to Citizen
See how Rey Koslowski is turning immigrant New Yorkers into U.S. citizens. -
Early Risers
First of four Early Career Faculty/Investigator Forums to boost the great ideas of new and early career faculty to be held Sept. 29.
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Considering the Alternative
The School of Business has added a global leader in finance education to its portfolio.
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Farewell Message: Dr. Robert J. Jones
19th UAlbany President leaves behind a remarkable record of accomplishment.
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A Daily Read
UAlbany students are partnering with The RED Bookshelf to collect and distribute books for kids. (Photo by Paul Miller)
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Welcome Home
Homecoming 2016 is set for Oct. 7-9. -
University Identity
What do people — on campus, in the community or in the wide world — think of when they hear the words 'University at Albany?' -
Public Beauty
This photo by Brian Busher of the Academic Podium in winter was featured on the food and travel website Thrillist, which named UAlbany among the most beautiful public college campuses.
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Cyber State
Professor Sanjay Goel discusses the messages about government power and personal privacy to take away from director Oliver Stone’s new movie about Edward Snowden.
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5 Questions with Faculty: Jose Cruz
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Seekers of a New President Sought
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A Legacy of Community
Philanthropist J. Spencer Standish was devoted to his community, and his support for UAlbany showcased his goal of bringing people together.
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White House Names Juliette Price a 'Champion of Change'
President Obama today will honor Albany Promise Director Juliette Price as a “Champion of Change for College Opportunity."
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A Photographer's Vision
Brandon Stanton has collected images from his popular Humans of New York series into books.