September 2018 NewsCenter Archive
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A Day to Keep Growing
Friday’s School of Education Day extends 175 years of UAlbany impact upon the field of education.
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Love for Teaching, Love of Learning
In its 175th year, the School of Education has its day this Friday at the Campus Center.
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'Pathways to Excellence'
UAlbany is up 10 spots in Washington Monthly’s annual rankings of colleges and universities.
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Influential Women in a New Nation
A history Ph.D. candidate wins fellowships to find the untold stories.
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5 Questions with Faculty: Samantha Phillips
The head of CEHC’s National Center for Security and Preparedness brings her practical experience to the classroom.
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A Summer in Taiwan
Five undergrads went abroad for seven weeks to research extreme weather and resiliency.
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Ready for Game Day
New “Field Club” and updated tailgating rules mark football's home opener this Saturday.
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UAlbany Launches Graduate Programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering
The University at Albany’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) has reached another major milestone, officially launching graduate degrees in electrical and computer engineering.
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Personal Persuasion
Talented UAlbany cell researchers and an immensely qualified candidate help The RNA Institute land a new director.
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The Nation’s Most Advanced Mesonet with Jerry Brotzge
Jerry Brotzge is the Program Manager for the New York State Mesonet, a network of 126 weather stations across the state. On this week's UAlbany News Podcast, he shares how the system helps its users make more informed, weather-based decisions.
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Keep Moving!
Professor Emeritus Allen Ballard has a message for aging seniors. It is also the title of his new book: Keep on Moving! An old fellow’s journey into the world of rollators, mobile scooters, recumbent trikes, adult trikes and electric bikes (Christopher Matthews Publishing). -
UAlbany Top-10 on Sustainability Index
UAlbany honored for environmental practices and energy-efficient buildings.
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Multidisciplinary Movement
The University’s Performing Arts Center hosts the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company Thursday evening for a performance featuring faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Fight in Argentina to Legalize Abortion with Barbara Sutton
Barbara Sutton tracked the legislative struggle this summer in Buenos Aires.
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Reaccreditation is Launched
A 12-month comprehensive self-study offers a unique opportunity for ‘critical self-reflection.’
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Detecting Fake News with Shivam Parikh
On this episode of the UAlbany News Podcast, Shivam Parikh, a PhD student and a systems developer analyst for ITS, shares how he is working to help prevent the spread of misinformation.
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The Critical Link Between Mental Health and Student Success
A new book brings the work of behavioral health researchers and thought leaders to our nation’s colleges and universities.
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Partners in the Galapagos
For Mary Ellen Mallia, it was the tortoises and sea lions. For Wendy Turner, it was the attraction of the Galapagos Islands. -
Celebrating Women in STEAM
CEHC is hosting a five-day conference in honor of computing pioneer Grace Hopper.
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A ‘Challenging’ Voter Registration
Which departments, residence halls and student organizations can recruit the most voters?
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A Smoke- and Tobacco-Free UAlbany
All students, staff and faculty are invited to an open forum about the policy to be implemented in the new year.
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UAlbany Launching Cutting-Edge Communications System
The UAlbany telephone system is getting a major upgrade, with new options that will dramatically improve the capabilities of the University’s communications system.
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L-LC Community Service Weekend
More than 500 students rolled up their sleeves and took part in a variety of volunteer activities.
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A Place to Refine Artistic Vision
Student sculptor Vanessa Mastronardi advanced to international acclaim.
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Detecting Deepfake Videos with Siwei Lyu
Lyu, an associate professor of computer science, has discovered how to tell when a person’s face has been superimposed on another person’s body in an AI-powered video.
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Shedding Greater Light
An Oct. 3 event focuses upon a revolutionary new tool to study molecular behavior.
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Next Stop: Med School
First cohort of UAlbany juniors accepted into Albany Medical College as part of program to diversify medical field
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Fifty Years of Changing Lives
The Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) at the University at Albany is focused on the future, even as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Improving Children's Welfare
The U.S. Children's Bureau has announced that UAlbany's School of Social Welfare is the recipient of new funding to continue leading the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute (NCWWI). The $24 million award will be paid over a five year period and begins on Sept. 29.