In 2015, University at Albany Track-&-Field Coach Roberto Vives urged student-athlete Grace Claxton to begin training in the 400-meter hurdles. This summer, she competed in that event at the Olympics in Rio.
Harold Vaughn, Ph.D., B.A.’50, M.A.’56, and UAlbany senior Jack LaVigne share a common goal: to better the lives of people in need.
By combining their talents, interests and personalities with the lessons they learned as students, UAlbany alumni forge fascinating careers.
Justin Pegueros, an M.P.H. student at the School of Public Health, and Cidny Ramirez, who majors in atmospheric science and Chinese studies, plan to use the skills they acquire at the University at Albany to save lives.
In this issue, we share the stories of a student-athlete turned olympian, champions of social justice, successful UAlbany alumni, and much more.