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 Students Save Lives with Gift of Life’s Swab Week
UAlbany Gift of Life Chapter, along with student organizations and athletic programs is hosting a Swab Week through Friday, Nov. 8. Last semester, UAlbany's chapter collected 775 swabs, with 676 transferred to the national registry, resulting in 13 matches and 2 transplants.
Students Gain Insight into Global Tech at Eindhoven Semicon Summer School
UAlbany College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) students Kevin Reyes, William Grice and Jadyn Lee joined with sixty students from around the world to learn directly from leading specialists about the evolution of the semiconductor and photonics industries at the Eindhoven Semicon Summer School in August in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day Highlights NANOvember 2024
CNSE is welcoming students from throughout the Capital Region on Saturday, November 23, to STEM and Nanotechnology Family Day, providing a glimpse of cutting edge science and technology that is being developed right here in upstate New York. The event marks the culmination of NANOvember, the month-long celebration of how nanotechnology is making a difference in our lives now and in the future.
New York State Mesonet, Department of Environmental Conservation Partner on New Fire Danger Rating System
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new real-time weather data tool to help inform New Yorkers when there is an increased risk of wildfires.
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.
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.
UAlbany Junior Participates in National Youth Service Summit
Gabb, a junior studying political science, business, and Spanish, was one of 75 students from 500 applicants selected for the program.
President Highlights Achievements, Recognizes Publicly Engaged Faculty in Fall University Address
University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez delivered his Fall University Address on Thursday, updating the community on the state of the University and highlighting achievements in enrollment, rankings, research, and student success and supports.
Albany Book Festival to Bring Acclaimed Authors, Book Lovers to Campus
The New York State Writers Institute will host the seventh annual Albany Book Festival this Saturday, bringing a diverse mix of over 30 award-winning, bestselling and local authors and poets to the University at Albany campus.
UAlbany to Host U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network Summit
The University at Albany will host the third summit of the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network for designated Health Promoting Universities and those interested or in the process of adopting the Okanagan Charter.
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.
Engagement Ring: Cady Highlights Semiconductor R&D, Education
CNSE Associate Dean for Research Nathaniel Cady discusses how institutions such as UAlbany are responding to the global need for increased semiconductor research, development, education and manufacturing on the Engagement Ring podcast.
UAlbany Announces the new College of Integrated Health Sciences
The new college brings together programs in public health, nursing and social welfare to enhance interdisciplinary opportunities, shaping the direction for future scholars and practitioners.
UAlbany, Girls Inc. Encourage Students to be Life-Long Learners
Now in its 12th year at UAlbany, Eureka! is a free program created by Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region that provides girls with an introduction to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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.
University at Albany Foundation Announces 2024 Citizen Laureates
Senator Neil Breslin, Gloria DeSole, PhD, and Elga Wulfert, PhD, have been named 2024 Citizen Laureates by The University at Albany Foundation.
UAlbany’s Incoming EOP Class Hears From UAlbany Alum, State Police Superintendent at Wilderness Outing
On Friday, UAlbany welcomed 160 freshmen who are part of its Educational Opportunity Program to Thacher Park in Voorheesville for an ecotherapy outing that included team building and career exploration activities.
Empowering Teachers in Tanzania: 5 Questions with Angel Ford
Ford is in Zanzibar, Tanzania, working with K-12 teachers on Pemba Island to improve their learning environments and develop an English language curriculum.
Writing Project Celebrates 20 Years at UAlbany with Art Exhibition, Book Launch
The Capital District Writing Project, a local site of the National Writing Project based at UAlbany that works to enhance the teaching of writing in local schools, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with the launch of a permanent art exhibition and book commemorating its recent Freedom Dreaming for Educational Justice initiative.
Erin Bell Named Dean of New College Joining the Schools of Public Health, Social Welfare
Bell will lead new college, while Vicky Rizzo will serve as senior vice dean and director of SSW.
Emeritus Center Names Lindsay Childs a Reese Fellow for 2024
Named after founding President and benefactor Bill Reese, the fellowships honor to UAlbany emeriti for sustained, consequential and exemplary post-retirement contributions and achievements in scholarship and creative productions, teaching or service.
UAlbany Earns Top Score from Campus Pride Index for LGBTQ+ Friendly Climate
The University at Albany has earned the top ranking from Campus Pride Index, a national assessment tool that assists colleges and universities in creating safer, more inclusive campus communities for LGBTQ+ people.
New York State Mesonet Opens Lake Placid Weather Station
The new location is the Mesonet network’s highest location in the Adirondacks and the first site to be added in partnership with a private entity.
David Rousseau, David Smith named Collins Fellows
David Rousseau, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and David Smith, professor and chair of the Department of Finance in the Massry School of Business, have been named Collins Fellows for 2024.
School of Public Health Students Address Period Poverty in the Capital Region
University at Albany Master of Public Health students Brynn Watkins and Claire Jennings, together with UAlbany alum Annabelle Reiseler, are expanding access to menstrual products and education throughout the Capital Region.
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UAlbany Joins Weather and Emergency Management Officials for Hurricane Awareness Tour
Hurricane experts from NOAA and the U.S. Air Force are visiting five East Coast locations this week to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for hurricane events.
Alumni Service, Achievements Honored at Awards Gala
Twelve members of the UAlbany community, including 11 alumni and a long-time staff member, were honored at the Alumni Association’s annual Excellence Awards Gala.
UAlbany Alumni Association Receives Insight Into Diversity Award for Inclusive Excellence
The University at Albany Alumni Association (UAAA) has received a 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
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Student Research, Scholarship and Creativity Shine at 2nd Annual Showcase
UAlbany held its second annual Showcase Day, which celebrates academic excellence, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The day-long event featured poster fairs, performances, discussions, demonstrations and exhibitions that reflected new and original exploration of topics in STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences and the professions.
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FBI, UAlbany Challenge Students to ‘Train Like an Agent’
To ensure special agents possess the necessary levels of fitness to fulfill any duty required of them, the FBI requires applicants to pass a physical fitness test. It consists of timed sit-ups and push-ups, a 300-meter sprint and 1.5-mile run.
School of Social Welfare Students Spearhead Legislative Education Advocacy Day 2024
UAlbany Master of Social Work students Alexis Candido and Jacob Schoff played leading roles in organizing the 2024 Legislative Education Advocacy Day at the NYS Capitol, an annual event for social work students to advocate for legislation important to the populations they serve across the state.
Showcase Day is Here
Spend the day at the University’s second annual Showcase all around the Uptown Campus, including the Lecture Centers, Campus Center, libraries, University Art Museum, ETEC, the Performing Arts Center and podium academic buildings.
UAlbany Announces Annual Terra Awards for Commitment to Sustainability
The annual Terra Awards, which honor students, faculty and staff who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability on campus, were handed out Monday in the sun-filled atrium of the Science Library.
UAlbany Alum Steven G. James Named Superintendent of the New York State Police
James majored in psychology at UAlbany before starting a career in law enforcement that has spanned more than three decades
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Engineering Students Aid Workers with Disabilities
Engineering students Shak Williams, Jordan Jung and Jacob Bruno have built a device designed to aid New Yorkers living with disabilities who work at a mail sorting facility through the Center for Disability Services.
CAPS to Host 14th Annual 'Out of the Darkness' Walk for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention
UAlbany will host its 14th annual "Out of the Darkness" walk on Sunday, April 21 at noon. Coordinated by UAlbany’s Counseling and Psychological Services, the event will include tabling, a brief speaker program and remembrance ceremony and 1.5-mile walk.
MPH Student Brings First Artificial Sky to Capital Region Nursing Home
MPH student Alexandra Smith applied for a grant for the artificial sky while working at the nursing home, and helped oversee its installation as a master's student at the School of Public Health.
Theatre Program’s Festival of New Plays to Showcase Student Talent
Students in the Theatre Program of UAlbany’s Department of Music and Theatre will perform plays they have written at Fresh Acts: A Festival of New Plays, happening Wednesday through Saturday at the Performing Arts Center.
UAlbany Awards William Kennedy the Medallion of the University
Kennedy — an Albany native who founded the New York State Writers Institute at UAlbany in 1983 and whose work chronicled the hard lives of the city’s poor, often at the hands of its political machine — was selected for his leadership in making Albany a must-visit stop for decades of literary and creative giants.
4th Annual Albany Film Festival to Bring Film Lovers to Campus
The New York State Writers Institute will host the 4th annual Albany Film Festival at UAlbany this Saturday, giving film lovers a chance to see screenings by aspiring student filmmakers and acclaimed directors, as well as panel discussions with industry professionals.
Office of Health Promotion Hosts Month-long Event Series for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Throughout April, the University at Albany’s Office of Health Promotion will host a variety of programs, events and tabling opportunities for the campus community to engage with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Explore this event roundup to learn about the many ways you can get involved.
Tracking the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: A Q&A with Jeff Freedman
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada.
Sociology Professor Tapped for SUNY Civic Education and Discourse Fellowship
Angie Chug was one of 10 faculty members across SUNY named to the fellowship program, designed to boost civic engagement and discourse among students, faculty and staff.
CEHC Hosts Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York to Earn Cybersecurity Badges
The girls spent the day at ETEC participating in hands-on activities and discussions with CEHC students, faculty and staff.
WGSS Department Hosting 2024 Capital District Feminist Studies Conference
The day-long conference will include panel discussions on history, politics, power, policy and the future. Speakers and presenters include scholars and faculty from UAlbany as well as Columbia, Colgate, Skidmore, RPI, Siena and Russell Sage, as well as students and activists.
UAlbany Symposium Showcases Hundreds of High School Science Researchers
This year’s event brought together more than 600 science research students, teachers, and mentors from an estimated 50 different high schools.
CTG UAlbany Students Using AI to Help City of Schenectady Track Government Resources
UAlbany students Michelle Leon Vasquez, Tyler Jardine and Kelvin Cai are getting a first-hand look at how artificial intelligence can be used to improve the lives of individuals. They are working side-by-side with the University’s Center for Technology in Government to assist the city of Schenectady in monitoring the use of city assets.
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State Weather Risk Communication Center’s Nick Bassill Featured on Department of Transportation Podcast
Bassill is featured, alongside DOT’s director of Emergency Transportation Operations and Security Programs Bureau Matt Vasilow, to discuss how the two are partnering to help keep New Yorkers safe.
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EPA and Congressman Tonko Celebrate $1 Million Awarded to UAlbany Researchers for Air Monitoring Projects
Communities across New York will soon get valuable, real-time data from two community air monitoring projects led by researchers at UAlbany.
American Artist William Wegman is Next Guest of Creative Life Series at UAlbany
American artist William Wegman, best known for portraits of his Weimaraner dogs, is the next guest of The Creative Life conversation series happening tonight at 7 p.m. at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center.
Area Storytellers to Highlight Women’s Stories at History is Her Story
History is Her Story, a program from the UAlbany Performing Arts Center and NYS Writers Institute, will feature four area storytellers spinning yarns about strong and influential women of the past and present, famous and lesser known, real or imagined in myths, folktales and legends.
UAlbany to Showcase More than 450 High School Science Researchers Statewide
The Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium is among the most prestigious for students to present original research.
UAlbany Gift of Life Looks to Build on Record Swab Drive Week
Last fall, 875 swabs were collected from the campus community, with 723 of those hailing from a week-long event in November.
Michael Christakis Elected Chair of NASPA Board
Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Christakis was elected 2025-2026 chair of the Board of Directors of NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, the leading association for the advancement, health and sustainability of the student affairs profession.
‘Conceptualizing, Implementing and Sustaining Inclusive Spaces’ Workshop and Speaker Series
UAlbany’s Writing and Critical Inquiry Program is poised to kick off the “Conceptualizing, Implementing and Sustaining Inclusive Spaces” workshop and speaker series, which will run through the Spring 2024 semester, with events open to UAlbany students, faculty and staff, and the broader community.
Plays, Talks, Film and Crafts Celebrate Black History Month on Campus
In celebration of Black History Month, the University and community present a wide range of events and gatherings.
UAlbany Leadership Series Welcomes Judge Seth Marnin '92, '94
New York State Judge and UAlbany alumnus Seth Marnin will be the featured guest at the first Leading Questions event of the semester on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
NYS Writers Institute Announces Spring 2024 Season
The New York State Writers Institute is kicking off its spring season at the University at Albany with more than 30 events featuring writers and creatives who will discuss topics ranging from artificial intelligence and the arts to climate change, homelessness, immigration and other social issues.
Engagement Ring: CNSE's Dean Grimm Prepares Future Engineers
College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering Dean Michele J. Grimm speaks on a wide range of issues, including recently launched public/private partnerships, the CHIPS and Science Act and women in STEM fields in the most recent episode of the Engagement Ring podcast.
UAlbany Libraries Receive Insight into Diversity Magazine’s Inaugural Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award
The University Libraries at the University at Albany has received the inaugural 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
In Fifth Season, UAlbany Student Stories Podcast Educates and Entertains
Now in its fifth season, the UAlbany Student Stories podcast has continued its tradition of capturing oral histories of UAlbany students who often find themselves on the periphery of higher education and society.
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UAlbany’s State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured on NBC’s ‘TODAY’ Show
Al Roker joined Gov. Hochul last month at ETEC to learn about the new center.
UAlbany Partners with New York State on Weather Risk Communication Center
The first-of-its-kind center will strengthen New York’s decision-making before, during and after severe weather through an annual $1.5 million investment.
ODI Announces UAlbany's 2023-24 Diversity Transformation Award Winners
Projects funded in this award cycle aim to unite student dancers through hip-hop, explore intersectional research methods, cultivate inclusive spaces, celebrate UAlbany’s self-reliant scholars and connect current and prospective educators of color.
UAlbany Africana Studies Faculty Awarded $100,000 Grant to Grow Field, Increase Community Engagement
The University at Albany’s Africana Studies faculty have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support their work in making an impact and growing the field of Africana studies across local communities and beyond.
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CEHC Hosts Annual Lego Challenge for Elementary Students
The free event was open to children ages 6 to 10 in the Capital Region, with support from faculty, staff and students in the CEHC community.
UAlbany Performing Arts Center Matinees Give High School Students Taste of Campus Life
Over the course of this academic year, the Performing Arts Center at UAlbany estimates it will bring approximately 3,500 high school students to campus for matinee performances and a taste of college life.
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Rockefeller College Student Shares Personal Story of Advocating for New York Medical Aid in Dying Act
Choosing how you die is one of the most personal decisions a person can make. Ari Klein, a junior at UAlbany, knows this after losing his grandfather to terminal cancer in 2021.
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School of Social Welfare Celebrates Success of the Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Support Program
In the lead-up to Veterans Day, the School of Social Welfare hosted a press conference to mark the 10th anniversary and recent expansion of the Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Support Program into every county in New York. UAlbany researchers have supported the program since its inception.
UAlbany Gift of Life Hosting Swab Drive to Find Matches for Blood Cancer Patients
Students are hosting a drive next week for people to take swab tests and join their national bone marrow registry.
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R&E Week Shines Spotlight on Collaborations
From SUNY's Inaugural AI Symposium to the annual BioInnovation Forum, UAlbany's first Research & Entrepreneurship Week brought together Capital Region educational institutions, industry partners and New York State Government to harness the spirit of innovation.
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Bunshaft Lecture: Inspiring the Next Generation of Explorers
Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin delivered the 10th Annual Bunshaft Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 5 at UAlbany, sharing stories and photos of his two missions to the International Space Station onboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis.
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UAlbany Hosts Industry Leaders, Researchers for Pathways to Renewable Energy Conference
The University at Albany welcomed more than 130 attendees to explore the role that weather research and technology will play in the renewable energy transition.
Astronaut Leland Melvin to Deliver 10th Annual Bunshaft Lecture
Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin will deliver the 10th Annual Bunshaft Lecture at the University at Albany’s Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 5. The lecture is hosted by UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering.
CTG UAlbany Examines Libraries’ Role in AI
UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government is partnering with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) to examine how libraries can empower communities to better understand AI and ensure its ethical design and application.
UAlbany Researchers Awarded $5 Million by U.S. Department of Agriculture to Improve Local Urban Forestry
The project is part of a $1 billion investment from the USDA’s Forest Service to expand access to trees and green spaces in communities and neighborhoods nationwide.
Eco-Art Program to Kick Off Season of PAC Guest Performances
A live multidisciplinary performance focused on global sustainability will kick off the 2023-2024 season of guest performances at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center starting this Sunday.
UAlbany to Host CNU’s New York State Housing Summit
The New York State Housing Summit will take place on UAlbany’s Uptown Campus, on Jan. 26 and 27, 2024.
Five Questions with UPD's Roxy
Roxy, a 1-year-old black Labrador retriever is the newest member of the University Police Department. Her patrol partner is Officer Kenneth Faath. Roxy and Officer Faath are part of UAlbany's Community Response Unit, specially trained and dedicated to assisting individuals experiencing trauma or mental crisis.
‘Feeling Sorry Changes Nothing’ – Student Group Works To End Human Trafficking
UAlbany Students Stopping Trafficking of People (SSTOP) is an organization committed to raising awareness and sharing tools to end human trafficking and aid survivors of the crime, which has 27 million worldwide victims at any given time.
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How Students Spent Their UAlbany Summer 2023
Even when classes are not in session, UAlbany students find ways to gain valuable experience.
Free Speech Symposium to Tackle Difficult Conversations
The University at Albany, Albany Law School and UAlbany’s New York State Writers Institute are hosting a free speech symposium on Sept. 14 designed to help students, faculty and staff navigate conversations about challenging issues.
NYS Writers Institute Kicks Off Fall 2023 Season of Events
The NYS Writers Institute has announced a full slate of events this fall season that will bring writers, journalists, poets, musicians and other creatives to the University at Albany to discuss some of the most pressing issues of our time, including free speech, artificial intelligence, censorship and more.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Department of Homeland Security Leaders Visit ETEC
CEHC recently partnered with PNNL to open new avenues for joint scientific exploration amongst faculty, researchers and students.
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UAlbany’s RNA Institute to Receive $160,000 from the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Funds will support the Institute’s research aiming to understand and advance treatments for muscular dystrophies
University at Albany Foundation Announces 2023 Citizen Laureates
James K. Reed, MD, Robert W. Lazar and Roberta Bernstein, PhD, have been named 2023 Citizen Laureates by The University at Albany Foundation.
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CEHC Hosts Cybersecurity Camp for Capital Region JROTC Students
Students attending were part of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at Albany High School.
New Yorkers Turn to UAlbany Research, Expertise for Insight on Dangerous Air Quality
The eastern United States experienced its worst air pollution in recent recorded history last week. When New Yorkers needed answers, they turned to the University at Albany.
Capital Region Exchange Program Connects UAlbany Experts with International Delegates
The University is partnering with the International Center of the Capital Region to host delegations from all over the world.
Semester in Washington Program Offers Students an Inside View of Government
A group of 13 students, a mix of public policy majors and other students interested in public service, just returned from a semester of learning, living and interning in Washington, D.C.
Public Service, Public Engagement Honored at Awards Ceremony
Winners, along with their colleagues and deans, were celebrated at a reception and awards ceremony in the Performing Arts Center, hosted by President Havidán Rodríguez along with Provost Carol Kim and Director of Public Engagement Mary Hunt.
Alumni Excellence Honored at Awards Gala
Eleven members of the University at Albany community were honored for their achievements and service at the Alumni Association’s annual Excellence Awards Gala.
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UAlbany Starts a New Tradition With its Inaugural Showcase
More than 1,500 student participated in Showcase and the energy on campus was palpable, President Rodríguez said.
New York State Mesonet Celebrates Five Years of Operations
The Mesonet network was completed in April 2018, with the University at Albany helping to design, install and operate it.
UAlbany Celebrates Earth Day With Cleanups, Lectures, Discussions
From neighborhood and campus cleanups to conversations and lectures, there are many ways to participate in Earth Day this year.
UAlbany’s ‘Big Event’ Weekend Aims for Community Impact Through Service
The Big Event, the largest community service event of the year at UAlbany, returns for its sixth year. The event, which started in 2018 as a single day but over the years has grown to include a full weekend of activities, kicks off Friday with a campus cleanup and runs through Sunday.
CAPS to Host 13th Annual “Out of the Darkness Walk” to Promote Mental Health & Prevent Suicide
On Saturday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m., University at Albany will host its 13th annual “Out of the Darkness Walk,” joining nearly 200 other colleges and universities this year to raise both awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
UAlbany, Special Olympics Team Up to Celebrate Unified Sports
Athletes from the Capital Region Special Olympics community and students from UAlbany are teaming up to present the first Unified Sports Showcase Day on April 18.
President Rodríguez Joins Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network
University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez has joined the Presidents for Latino Student Success network, a consortium of higher education leaders convened by Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to accelerate Latina and Latino student success.
UAlbany Dance Marathon Celebrates 10 Years of Support for Local Children’s Hospital
The Dane Dance Marathon raised more than $6,000 for the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center.
Showcase 2023: Sparking Social Justice Dialogue
School of Social Welfare to Host Interactive Conversations on Key Social Justice Topics
UAlbany Partnering with WiNFUND to Promote Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
The University at Albany is collaborating with the Women in Innovation Fund (WiNFUND) to address to build entrepreneurial training and capacity building for women entrepreneurs from Africa. The program will train and mentor women entrepreneurs who are already implementing home-grown solutions to some of the continent’s most urgent health challenges.
UAlbany Awards Sen. Neil Breslin the Medallion of the University
The University selected the senator for the honor in recognition of his 26 years of committed advocacy for public higher education, the University at Albany and its students, and the Capital Region. President Havidán Rodríguez will present the Medallion at the Spring University Address on April 11 in the Campus Center West Auditorium.
UAlbany Students Organize Fundraisers to Help After Turkey Earthquake
University at Albany students have organized fundraising and memorial events to benefit victims and frontline workers after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated Turkey and parts of Syria on Feb. 6.
NYS Writers Institute Hosts 3rd Annual Albany Film Festival This Saturday
The third annual Albany Film Festival returns to campus this Saturday with a day’s worth of screenings and conversations with award-winning filmmakers, novelists and screenwriters.
School of Public Health Presents: ‘The Flint Water Crisis - A Discussion with 2023 Axelrod Prize Recipient Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’
All are welcome to attend this free, public event exploring environmental justice & health equity
UAlbany’s Africana Studies Event to Highlight Black Women in NYS History
The Department of Africana Studies at the University at Albany will co-sponsor an event Tuesday with the New York State Commission on African American History highlighting Black women and their contributions to democracy and society in honor of Women’s History Month.
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UAlbany Symposium Showcases High School Science Researchers Statewide
The University hosted more than 450 science research students and teachers for the 38th annual Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium earlier this month.
CEHC Hosts International Women’s Day Celebration
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, CEHC is hosting a day of events that celebrate diversity in the workplace.
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Showcase 2023: MFA Students’ Art Blends Intuition, Listening and Play
Kelsey Renko and John DeSousa, graduate students in the University at Albany’s Master of Fine Arts program, are in the final year of their MFA program and gearing up to display their Thesis Exhibition at UAlbany’s inaugural Showcase Day on April 27.
UAlbany Launches Healthy Aging Research Initiative
Public workshop will engage community partners to identify needs, research priorities, and opportunities for collaboration
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Five Quad Celebrates Half-Century of Service
University at Albany’s student-run volunteer ambulance agency, Five Quad, is celebrating 50 years of service this year.
SUNY Chancellor Appoints Dina Refki to Head Immigration Institute
The new institute will provide research for policy proposals to help immigrants transition to community life, education and the workforce.
'UndocuAlly' Trainings Share Tools for Supporting Students Regardless of Immigration Status
Faculty, staff, students and University leadership learned about mixed status families, asylum seekers, refugees, DACA recipients, and students who could be a pathway to permanent resident status or fearful of deportation.
School of Social Welfare Students Support Locals Experiencing Housing Insecurity
University at Albany Master of Social Work students are partnering with local organizations to serve homeless individuals in the Capital Region.
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Showcase 2023: Student Scientists Tackle Brain Chemistry, Poliovirus
Venessa NyBlom, a sophomore pursuing a double major in psychology and human biology, and Matt Long, a senior biochemistry and molecular biology major will be among those presenting their research at UAlbany’s inaugural Showcase Day on Thursday, April 27.
UAlbany Climate Scientist Joins New Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network
The network seeks to connect multidisciplinary scientists with community and government stakeholders in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
NYS Mesonet Welcomes North Colonie Elementary Students for ETEC Tour
The students learned about how the Mesonet collects and measures weather data.
2023 Katharine Briar-Lawson Lecture to Focus on the Role of AI in Social Work
The Annual School of Social Welfare Event Will Explore Questions Around How and When to Use Advanced AI Tools in Research, Education and Practice
UAlbany First-Year Experience Director Wins Award for Work Supporting Incoming Students
Linda Krzykowski, executive director of the First-Year Experience and Student Engagement at the University at Albany, has been honored with a prestigious national award for her work developing and implementing programs for first-year and other incoming students at UAlbany.
‘Radical Empathy’ author Terri Givens to speak at annual MLK celebration
Givens's visit includes a discussion with students whose coursework includes her book and a Q&A after her talk at the evening event, which will remarks from President Rodríguez and a poem written and recited by 9-year-old Kayden Hern, who spoke at Gov. Hochul's inauguration in January.
Podcast: Female Educators and Pandemic Stress
In the latest episode of The Engagement Ring, University at Albany researchers Kristen Wilcox and Aaron Leo discuss the results of a study that found female educators experienced the COVID-19 pandemic more negatively than their male colleagues.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Announces 2023 Diversity Transformation Award Winners
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has announced the winners of the 2023 Diversity Transformation Awards. Among this year’s recipients are projects aiming to support UAlbany’s BILPOC faculty, undocumented students and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as efforts to increase presence of historically underrepresented groups in UAlbany curricula and STEM departments.
UAlbany's Innovate 518 wins $1.25M award to bridge research, industry
UAlbany’s Innovate 518 innovation center has received a 5-year, $1.25 designation through Empire State Development to continue its work fostering entrepreneurship and accelerating the commercialization of University research and innovative ideas.
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UAlbany Students Help National Weather Service Balloons Take Flight
The skies above our region are being closely watched — thanks in large part to UAlbany student researchers.
NYS Writers Institute to Mark 40 Years at UAlbany
The NYS Writers Institute will kick off its spring lineup and a milestone year with an event this week celebrating 40 years since its founding at the University at Albany.
CEHC Hosts ‘Shark Tank’ Competition for High School Seniors
The students were tasked with creating an invention or idea to pitch to CEHC faculty and staff.
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UAlbany Students Deliver Holiday Gifts Through Northern Rivers Partnership In Albany
This year’s event marked the 12th annual season that UAlbany has collected and delivered busloads of gifts to Northern Rivers’ Albany location for children in need.
‘Climate Heroes’ Honored by Office of Sustainability
A student, faculty and staff member were honored with Terra Awards, which recognize the efforts in advancing sustainable culture at UAlbany.
UAlbany Office of Sustainability, Center for Leadership and Service Awarded SUNY Leadership Award
The new activity during Welcome Week centers around heightening awareness about the United Nations Global Goals through public and community service.
School of Social Welfare Receives Award from Spina Bifida Association
The School of Social Welfare received the Spina Bifida Association of New York State’s 2022 “You Make a Difference Award", which recognized the outstanding service of SSW student interns.
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Blackstone’s Joan Solotar, ’86, Delivers Massry Lecture
A staunch supporter of UAlbany who championed the University’s Blackstone Launch Pad initiative, UAlbany graduate Joan Solotar, Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone, delivered the 6th Annual Massry Lecture on Friday, Oct. 28.
Nonprofit Leadership Institute Accelerates Graduates’ Success
With a focus on advancing engagement and service, UAlbany’s Institute of Nonprofit Leadership and Community Development hosts the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA), a rigorous leadership and development program that aims to cultivate the next generation of nonprofit professionals.
Podcast: Provost Carol Kim discusses UAlbany's Inaugural Showcase
Provost Carol Kim discusses plans for the UAlbany Showcase, a day dedicated to student research, scholarship and creative endeavor, with Mary Hunt on the Engagement Ring podcast. Showcase is set for April 27, 2023.
CEHC, Albany Med Partner to Host Seminar on Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
The seminar brought together social workers, school nurses, pediatric nurses, and EMS workers to learn about how they can prepare to treat children in emergency situations.
Get Involved and Give Back with UAlbany’s Community and Public Service Program
All students interested in community service are invited to the School of Social Welfare's Community and Public Service Program (CPSP) fair on Nov. 2. Discover local organizations that could use your help.
ReWire Group Joins UAlbany START-UP NY Program
ReWire Group, one of the Capital Region’s leading energy advisory firms, is joining UAlbany's START-UP NY program and has committed to space at the UAlbany Innovation Center, located within the University’s ETEC facility.
UAlbany’s ‘Freedom Dreaming' artwork selected for exhibition at Columbia Teachers College
Artwork exploring themes of educational justice and freedom created as part of the University at Albany’s Freedom Dreaming for Educational Justice project is currently on display at Columbia University’s Teachers College.
PAC Season Lineup Brings Local Artists, Audiences and Issues to Campus
The University at Albany’s Performing Arts Center is hoping to engage local artists and audiences like never before this season as it seeks to offset two years of pandemic-related losses and other impacts to artists and creatives.
Podcast: Taking Steps to Advance Sustainability
Ecological economist and Director of the University at Albany Office of Sustainability Mary Ellen Mallia shares steps everyone can take to advance sustainability.
UAlbany Grad, Army Officer Committed to Serving
UAlbany graduate Maya Blanchet turned adversity into motivation, graduating with a degree in emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity and earning her commission through the ROTC program as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
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Podcast: The Research Behind Myotonic Dystrophy
Dr. Andy Berglund, director of the University at Albany's RNA Institute, discusses the symptoms, prevalence and current research surrounding Myotonic Distrophy with the Engagement Ring podcast.
SPH, SSW Study Examines Alternative to Police Responses in Albany County
A joint study by faculty and graduate students in UAlbany’s schools of Social Welfare and Public Health is helping Albany County officials evaluate the success of a new program designed to reduce law enforcement involvement in nonviolent emergency calls – and inform the program’s expansion.
Racing for Equity: 5k Event Celebrates Civil Rights Achievements and Spotlights Social Injustice
On Saturday, Oct. 8, University at Albany will be hosting the Race for Equity 5k — a community event designed to celebrate U.S. civil rights accomplishments, recognize enduring injustices and galvanize momentum for change.
UAlbany Recognized Among Best Colleges for Student Voting
The University was honored for its consistent and transparent commitment to increasing voting among students.
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L-LC Students Kick off New Semester with Annual Day of Service
More than 250 first-year students volunteered their time last weekend to assist local organizations as part of an annual Day of Service hosted by the university's Living-Learning Communities.
Far-Right Extremism in America: A Q&A with Sam Jackson
Jackson, an assistant professor at CEHC, studies far-right extremism in America, including anti-government groups and issues and responses related to online extremism.
Eureka! Program Powers Girls to Succeed in STEM Fields
A nationally recognized endeavor by Girls Inc. that provides hands-on opportunities in STEM, the Capital Region Girls Inc. Eureka! program has 57 girls from a number of different schools attending UAlbany this summer to learn about atmospheric and environmental sciences, mathematics and statistics, physics, psychology, women’s studies, geography and planning, chemistry, ChoreoPhysics and biology.
Michele J. Grimm Named Dean of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Michele J. Grimm, a bioengineer at Michigan State University, has been named the new dean of the University at Albany’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) after a national search.
Bank of America Support Helps Summer STEM Program Grow
Monday was the kickoff for the Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Institute at UAlbany, designed to expose students who are economically disadvantaged or are underrepresented in STEM fields to college programs that lead to careers in the sciences and health care spaces, and technical and licensed professions.
UAlbany Scientists Hail Successful Startup of LUX-ZEPLIN
An international team of 250 scientists and engineers from over 35 institutions from the United States, United Kingdom, Portugal and South Korea, including University at Albany Assistant Professor Cecilia Levy and Associate Professor Matthew Szydagis has announced that the the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment has passed startup operations and delivered first results.
UAlbany Honors its Inventors
UAlbany hosted its first Inventors Recognition Ceremony at ETEC, honoring faculty, students and staff who have submitted their first invention disclosure, their first patent application, or have been granted their first patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office from 2019 through 2022.
UAlbany Engineering Building to Anchor New Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative
The University at Albany today began a new era of teaching and research with the launch of Albany AI, a $200 million public-private supercomputing initiative based out of UAlbany’s soon-to-be-renovated College of Engineering and Applied Sciences building. Buoyed by $75 million in state funding to complete the transformation of the former Albany High School into a state-of-the-art engineering college and fund the construction of a supercomputer, the Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative (Albany AI) will significantly expand New York’s capacity in this major emerging field.
Juneteenth Commemorated with Sleepout for Social Justice
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolishment of slavery in the United States, and will be observed across the country as a federal holiday this Sunday and Monday.
Landmark Study Reveals Extreme Levels of Exposure to Violence for Street Outreach Workers
Community violence intervention workers perform a vital role responding to and diffusing violence , but face violence themselves.
Honors College Student is Part of Albany's Tulip Court
First-year student Sakthi Muthukrishnan, a finalist for Tulip Queen 2022, is part of the tulip team focusing on service to the community.
Alumni Excellence Honored at Annual Awards Gala
Thirteen alumni were honored for their achievements and service at the annual Alumni Excellence Awards Gala, held April 30 at Wolferts Roost Country Club.
UAlbany, Special Olympics New York Team Up to Advance Campus Inclusivity
A partnership between the Special Olympics Club, Office of Campus Recreation and Special Olympics New York is growing through unified programming.
Two Named as Fellows at UAlbany’s Emeritus Center
Retired professors Randall Craig of English and George Robinson of Biology have been honored as William L. Reese Fellows for 2022 for their continued teaching and professional work.
University at Albany Foundation Announces 2022 Citizen Laureates
Karen and Chet Opalka, Alice Green and Charles Touhey, and Alicia Ouellette have been named Citizen Laureates, an award that recognizes outstanding leaders in business and industry, government and academics who have helped transform the Capital Region community.
The Big Event Grows Into a Full Weekend of Community Service
Kickoff is Earth Day, with a campus clean up, followed by a full day of service opportunities Saturday, both on campus and in the community, and a walk to fight suicide on Sunday.
VOST Students Use Social Media to Aid Texas Wildfire Recovery Efforts
UAlbany’s Virtual Operations Support Team answered a call for support from the Texas Division of Emergency Management last month as dozens of wildfires ravaged the state.
Faculty Members Honored for Exemplary Public Engagement
The award honors UAlbany people and programs that have made outstanding contributions to addressing a significant societal need and enhancing public well-being through publicly engaged research, teaching, creative activity and/or public service, and in collaboration with community partners.
Actor and Author Sonia Manzano Will Appear this Spring in the Creative Life Series
Best known for playing Maria on Sesame Street for nearly five decades, Manzano is also the author of children's books, young adult fiction, TV scripts and a memoir.
Rockefeller College to Host Panel on Education and Employment Pipelines for Refugees
“Building Higher Education and Workforce Pipelines for Resettled Refugees” will address education and employment hurdles and opportunities for refugees.
UAlbany Recognized for Support of First-Gen Students
The University received designation as a First-gen Forward institution from NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and the Center for First-generation Student Success.
CEHC Offers Emergency Management Primer to High School Students in Schenectady’s Rise High Program
The students learned about who is involved in emergency management, different types of disasters, information and communication technologies used in disaster/crisis situations, and careers that overlap into the emergency management field.
Albany Film Festival Focuses on Storytelling
The Writers Institute's annual festival shines the spotlight on filmmakers as storytellers through conversation and Q&A with guests.
UAlbany Contributes to $15M Research Network to Address Food Waste
As the U.S. moves toward an ambitious goal to significantly reduce food waste by 2030, a team at the School of Public Health is conducting work as a part of a multiscale research network to make the food system sustainable, equitable and resilient.
Environmental advocate Judith Enck to speak on plastics pollution
Judith Enck, former EPA administrator and founder of Beyond Plastics, will be the first guest in this semester’s Leading Questions, a discussion series where students can meet and learn the essentials of leadership from some of the region’s most influential and engaged leaders in the public and private sectors.
New Fellows Named to Women in Leadership Program
A new cohort of graduate students a professionals have been named to the 2022 Fellowship on Women & Public Policy, a leadership development program.
Deb Privott to be Rewarded for Her Long Testimony of Service to Community
The Assistant Dean for Public Engagement will be honored by Girls Inc. with its 2022 Fuel Her Fire Lifetime of Inspiration Award on Tuesday, March 8, at The Edison Downtown in Schenectady.
Professor’s Research of Harriet Tubman’s Life and Legacy Spurs Bicentennial Project in Ms.
Janell Hobson was the editor and wrote the introduction to Tubman 200: The Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Project, a month-long commemoration through Ms. magazine, in print and an interactive online site.
In New Editorial, SPH Dean Cautions that Language Matters with COVID-19
A new editorial co-authored by the dean of the School of Public Health cautions that the specific language used in COVID-19 messaging has great implications in the public’s overall understanding of risks associated with the virus.
CTG UAlbany Launches Toolbox to Support Libraries in Developing Smart Cities
A research team by CTG UAlbany has examined how public libraries have the potential to contribute to smart cities and communities by developing smart citizens, enabling citizen participation and providing an innovation environment. The result is the launch of CTG UAlbany’s Public Libraries in Smart Cities and Communities Toolbox.
Divisions in U.S. Echo Failures of Reconstruction, Novkov Writes in Washington Post
Professor and Interim Dean of Rockefeller College shared her thoughts on the political divide in the United States and its long-term ramifications for our democracy in an article published by The Washington Post.
New York State Department of Health and UAlbany to Recruit Participants for National PFAS Health Study
The New York State Department of Health and the School of Public Health announced that residents in the Hoosick Falls area and the City of Newburgh are invited to take part in a national Multi-Site PFAS Health Study
Ion Beam Lab: 50 Years of Materials Research
The SUNY Ion Beam Laboratory, a research facility built in 1970 and designed to provide students, faculty and outside users with the necessary resources for state-of-the-art research, development, and education and training using high-energy particle (ion) accelerators, is entering a new era through a partnership with Hudson Valley Community College's Gene F. Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills.
SPH Research: Infants Experiencing Feeding Problems More Likely to Develop Developmental Delays
Infants who experience feeding problems are more likely to develop developmental delays later in childhood, according to a new study done in partnership with the University’s School of Public Health.
Suicide Attempts Common in U.S. Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder, Study Finds
A study by a School of Public Health professor shows that people with borderline personality disorder have an elevated risk for suicide attempts.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in HIV Diagnoses
While HIV infection rates are declining, a recent study done in partnership with the University shows that racial and ethnic disparities remain in HIV diagnoses among heterosexually active adults in the United States.
Graduate Student Helps Improve Local Services to Victims of Elder Abuse
A School of Public Health and School of Social Welfare student assisted in developing multi-disciplinary teams designed to fight elder abuse in the Capital Region — teams that monitor and track services provided to victims, identify gaps in service and work to create systemic change.
Cybersecurity Professor Inspires Ghanaian Students to Pursue Their Dreams
CEHC's Benjamin Yankson is leading Global CyberTech Exchange, a fully volunteer operation where experts, teachers, community members and students from around the world exchange technology and cyber knowledge and expertise to improve global security posture.
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UAlbany Students Deliver Holiday Gifts Through Northern Rivers Partnership
Northern Rivers is a group of human services agencies that work together to help children, adults and families that are in need. Together, the organization serves more than 18,000 individuals in more than 40 counties in New York.
Terra Award Winners Announced at Climate Heroes Celebration
Four new Terra winners were honored for their efforts toward a more sustainable university, and winners of the Energy Campaign were revealed.
Two from UPD Honored by SUNY for Life-Saving Rescue on Campus
A lieutenant and officer from University Police are honored for saving a woman found near death on campus last December.
ETEC Opening Ceremony Celebrates New Center of Research and Innovation
An official ribbon cutting was held for UAlbany's new ETEC building.
Constitution Day Essay/Video Contest Winners Revealed
Students tackled issues of term limits and environmental rights.
Caring Approach to Student Needs Garners SUNY Award
UAlbany Cares, which runs the campus food pantry, clothing closet and Student Emergency Fund, was honored as an Outstanding Student Affairs Program.
School of Public Health Dean Tapped for White House Role
The dean of the University at Albany School of Public Health has been tapped to serve on a temporary arrangement as a policy analyst for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
UAlbany Honored for Sustainable Practices
Princeton Review, Sierra Club include UAlbany on their green schools lists.
UAlbany Center Helps Create Better Tools to Compensate NY Crime Victims
With the help of a UAlbany's Center for Human Services Research, two enhanced user-friendly tools were recently launched to aid New York victims of crime in obtaining compensation.
Conservation Volunteers Will Help Community Prep for Winter
Teams of University of students, faculty and staff will be providing free basic weatherization services to homes and apartments in the Albany community.
School of Business Symposium will Honor Local Business Committed to Sustainable Practices
A Community Celebration of ESG is set for Friday, along with the inaugural High Peaks Impact Award.
Leadership series to host a conversation with New York’s senate majority leader
Andrea Stewart-Cousins will the first guest of this semester's Leading Questions series.
5 Questions with UPD Chief Paul Burlingame
A 19-year veteran of the University Police Department, Burlingame was sworn in as chief last week.
UAlbany Receives $1M for Program to Prevent HIV and Substance Abuse
The University at Albany has been awarded nearly $1 million for the creation of a five-year, comprehensive program aimed at preventing HIV infections and substance use disorders among students
Supporting First-Gen Students is Focus of New Task Force
Through outreach, mentoring and a new workshop series, the First Gen Scholars Task Force aims to support and assist all first-generation students at the University.
Clear your Saturday for the Albany Book Festival
The 4th annual Albany Book Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, in the Campus Center, with local authors and international best sellers, writers panel discussions, workshops, readings and a local authors marketplace.
Three Creative Life Guests Announced
Three authors — chef Ruth Reichl, designer Debbie Millman and social commentator Roxane Gay — will be featured this fall in The Creative Life: A Conversation Series.
NYS Writers Institute Announces Fall 2021 Schedule of Events
The NYS Writers Institute opens its season Thursday and has a full slate of events, most of them in-person for the first since author visits shut down in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expert in Public Human Services Addresses the Child Welfare Workforce Disparity
Catherine Lawrence, associate professor in the School of Social Welfare, believes a greater diversity of the child welfare workforce could significantly mitigate disparate negative outcomes for children and families of color.
Forging New Pathways of Success
UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez, Hudson Valley President Roger Ramsammy and Albany Law School President and Dean Alicia Ouellette prepare to unveil a new program on Wednesday, Aug. 25, designed to expand opportunities for students throughout New York and beyond.
New School of Business Award Will Honor Local Businesses for Sustainable Practices
The new High Peaks Impact Awards is designed to promote ESG (environment, social and governance) principals by recognizing companies that use business models that benefit the environment, society and the community.
In Partnership with UAlbany, NYSDOH Releases First-in-the-Nation Data & Analysis on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness & Breakthrough Infections
Working with the University at Albany, the New York State Department of Health released data showing the effectiveness of vaccines in the fight against COVID-19 – showing that vaccinations remain the best way for New Yorkers to protect themselves, families and communities from COVID-19 and its most severe outcomes such as hospitalization.
‘Fill it Forward’ Program Reduces Waste, Aids Global Water Projects
A water use app donates money to global clean water projects every time you refill your water bottle.
Environmental Research on 9/11 Tragedy Preserved in Library of Congress
The first-hand account of a School of Public Health professor’s response to the environmental health issues associated with the World Trade Center attack is now being preserved by the Library of Congress.
Study: Minority Students Faced Greater Barriers to In-School Instruction During Pandemic
UAlbany researchers study finds that white students were provided in-person instruction 31 percent of the time while just 6 percent of black students were provided in-person instruction during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jahnavi Bonagiri: Bridging the Digital Divide
Computer Science student Jahnavi Bonagiri is interning with the Community Impact Team at the United Way, where she is exploring ways to combat the digital divide among communities in need.
5 Questions with Mya Darsan
Junior biology and environmental science student Mya Darsan is dedicating her summer to protecting the endangered piping plovers, a species important in maintaining biodiversity in an ecosystem.
Research Team Releases Minority Health Disparities Report, Culminating Year-Long Project
Researchers at the UAlbany have released a report analyzing COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on New York’s communities of color, the culmination of the year-long minority health disparities project begun at the direction of Gov. Cuomo.
Bank of America grant funds college prep program in STEM fields
STEP program gives Capital Region high school students a feel for college and jobs in the sciences.
UAlbany’s Rackmyer part of SUNY Student Advocate First Class
Taryn Rackmyer, '20, has been named by SUNY Chancellor James Malatras to the inaugural class of the SUNY Student Advocate Fellowship Program.
Interdisciplinary Research Partnership at UAlbany Aids Albany County Mental Health Program
A new pilot program launched last week to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health crises in the Hilltowns of Albany County is aided by researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare.
Juneteenth Conference Focuses on Building Capacity for Freedom
The two-day conference culminates in a sleep-out on Dutch Quad and the reading of names of enslaved Africans who survived the journey from West Africa to the Americas.
Chung Awarded Fulbright to Study Effects of Coronavirus and Racial Backlash on S. Korean Students
Professor Angie Chung of Sociology wins the prestigious award to teach and conduct research this coming year in South Korea.
Interdisciplinary Town Hall Looked at Lessons Learned, Ways to Move Forward
The School of Public Health, School of Social Welfare and College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity teamed up for a town hall discussion on the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four-Day Conference to Focus on a Sustainable Future for the Region
The Sustainable Futures Conference, co-sponsored by UAlbany, features more than a dozen international and national and local speakers, workshops and informational sessions, and a Youth Congress on Climate Justice.
On the Path to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Senior Crystal Baker is changing her life to eliminate waste.
5 Questions with Faculty: Earth Day Edition
Justin Minder of the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences discusses the significance of Earth Day and how the campus community can do its part to help.
Celebrate Exemplary Public Engagement
Join the University community for an online conversation from 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 26, with last year's recipients of the President's Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement.
NYS Writers Institute Announces Innovative Programming for Inaugural Albany Film Festival
Movie fans, filmmakers and authors are invited to join the New York State Writers Institute (NYSWI) at the inaugural Albany Film Festival, an eclectic program of virtual and in-person events exploring the intersection of writing and film to be presented April 24 through May 3.
Events Honoring Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and the Advocacy Center for Sexual Violence has full calendar of virtual events planned to advocate for and educate the campus community.
UAlbany Contributes to New Report on Food Insecurity on Campus
UAlbany and four other urban public universities lent their voices to a study examining COVID-19's impact on food insecurity among college students.
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Virtual Speaker Series Features Bestselling Author, Antiracist Activist Ibram X. Kendi, April 7
The event is free and open to current UAlbany students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public.
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Vaccine POD a Demonstration of Partnership and Commitment to Experiential Learning
UAlbany partnered with Russell Sage College to stage a “Point of Dispensing” (POD) vaccine site on-campus last week specifically for eligible employees of the partner institutions.
Developing Vaccination Strategies to Prevent Worsening Minority Health Disparities
UAlbany researchers released a white paper outlining how states can prevent worsening COVID-19 minority health disparities by developing vaccination strategies intended to counteract longstanding skepticism in minority communities.
University Recognized for Commitment to Fair Trade
UAlbany has been designated a Fair Trade University thanks to the hard work of a student anti-trafficking group, in partnership with groups across campus, including UAS, UAlbany Dining and the Office of Sustainability.
Great Danes Rise to the Occasion: One Year Later
As the one-year anniversary of the worst pandemic in a century passes, people around the world are reflecting on a public health crisis that saw more than 2.5 million deaths and altered nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The University at Albany is no exception.
Partnering with the Community in the COVID-19 Fight
The University at Albany is front-and-center in the COVID-19 battle, partnering with the state to protect the community by hosting drive-thru testing and vaccination POD (point of dispensing) sites on the Uptown Campus.
Student Research Prize Expands to Include Community Outreach
The Situation Prize offers grants to students for research that will directly impact problem or issue in the student's own community.
School of Public Health Students Rise to the Occasion
Dozens of undergraduate and graduate students at the School of Public Health have helped with the current public health crisis, and many acknowledge the educational value of watching a global public health crisis of this magnitude unfold before their eyes.
Gender & Sexuality Month Brings Full Calendar of Virtual Events
A full month of virtual events will celebrate Gender and Sexuality Month, including a keynote presentation from a well-known actress as well as Zumba, educational talks and trivia.
UAlbany and SEFCU team up to help keep community safe with weekly employee testing
Every week, more than 325 SEFCU employees receive COVID-19 testing as part of a new partnership between the credit union and the University at Albany.
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UAlbany Uses 3D Printers to Help Meet the COVID-19 PPE Shortage
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in New York, students, faculty and staff at UAlbany are taking initiative to help meet shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospital personnel and other first responders across the state.
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School of Public Health Faculty Receive Funding to Study Food Access and COVID-19
A School of Public Health team evaluating the food system in New York State has been awarded nearly $100,000 to study how COVID-19 is impacting food access in the Capital Region.
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AVAIL ‘Visualization Wizardry’ Produces Data Source to Aid Region's Nonprofits
When a consortium of leading Capital Region community groups went looking for a clear and accessible platform to help nonprofit social-service organizations get the local statistical profiles they needed, they had no problem visualizing where to turn.