CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! |
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More than 4,200 students received their degrees during Commencement 2022 festivities, Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15. The new graduates join the ranks of more than 190,000 UAlbany alumni worldwide.
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On Saturday, May 12th during the University-wide undergraduate ceremony at the Entry Plaza lawn on the Uptown Campus, graduates were greeted with remarks by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and President Havidán Rodríguez.
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The Albany Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Initiative |
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New York Budget Boosts UAlbany’s Center of Excellence Funding to $1 Million |
The University at Albany is receiving another major boost in state funding this year to help New Yorkers tackle extreme weather events.
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UAlbany Research at The RNA Institute, NYS Mesonet Receives $2 Million Federal Boost |
Two of UAlbany's signature research areas are receiving nearly $2 million from the recently passed federal budget.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGED SCHOLARS |
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Dr Igor Lednev is developing innovative approaches in forensics and early diagnosis of disease.
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Meghan Cook is leading innovation initiatives that build capability in public sector organizations and agencies throughout the world.
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Dr. Christine Bozlak works to promote healthy eating and lifestyles for children and families throughout New York.
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Dr. Rui Li uses geographic information science (GIS) to address minority health disparities.
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"UAlbany Week" on Academic Minute
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UAlbany scholars from multiple disciplines, including atmospheric science, emergency preparedness, and public health, share their research and insights on important issues facing the world today. The Academic Minute can be heard on NPR affiliates nationwide.
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SNAPSHOTS WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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Mayor Kathy Sheehan presided over a ceremony at UAlbany's ETEC facility on February 9th during which the Albany Fire Department swore in 15 new firefighters.
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UAlbany Men's Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Killings (at far right) and friend Kimani Young, UConn Men's Basketball associate head coach (far left), had some fun with a group of Albany's youngest residents during their visit to the South End Children's Cafe in May.
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UAlbany's Milne Hall on the downtown campus was the location for a Serve Albany community brunch on Thursday, May 19th. A number of community leaders and groups gathered to discuss opportunities and needs for summer programming for city youth. (From left) Chief Eric Hawkins of the Albany Police Department; Commissioner Jonathan Jones of the City of Albany Department of Recreation, Youth and Workforce Services; Albany City Schools Superintendent Kaweeda Adams; and Tracie Killar of the South End Children's Cafe
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Paul Collins-Hackett of the RED Bookshelf shares information about summertime literacy programs for Albany youth during the May 19th Serve Albany brunch at UAlbany.
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UAlbany students participated in a clean up of the Pine Hills Neighborhood during the BIG Event, a full weekend of community service by members of the campus community, April 22-24. Mayor Kathy Sheehan (pictured above) and Common Council Member Owusu Anane (pictured below) stopped to say hello to students.
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On Monday, April 25, a number of New York State legislators accompanied President Havidán Rodríguez on a tour of the University at Albany’s Purple Pantry. The tour was part of a larger event that included a press conference highlighting the need for additional resources to help combat food insecurity among college students statewide. In attendance were Assemblymember Jessica Gonzales Rojas; Senator Andrew Gournades; Senator Anna Kaplan; Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal; Senator Robert Jackson; and Michalina Kulesza, representing Assemblymember Pat Fahy.
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UAlbany, FIU Researchers Team Up to Launch $1.5 Million Virtual Cybersecurity Institute |
An interdisciplinary group of UAlbany researchers is teaming up with peers at Florida International University to co-lead a new virtual institute that will help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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Rooftop Tour Shows Off the University’s New Solar Array |
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CEHC Professor Appointed to National Academies Study on Chemical Terrorism Threats |
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A Sociologist Assesses How Immigration Enforcement Affects Children Over Time |
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CTG UAlbany Study Examines U.S. Voter Registration Practices |
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University at Albany Foundation Announces 2022 Citizen Laureates |
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Community-engaged Faculty Named Emeritus Center Fellows |
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FBI Collegiate Academy Provides Hands-On Experience for UAlbany Students
A group of UAlbany students, enrolled through the university’s Educational Opportunities Program and College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, were selected for the FBI Academy to learn about the agency’s missions, methods and protocol.
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A School of Ed Project Looks to Improve Outcomes for Children and Youth of Color |
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President Rodríguez, UAlbany receive Empire Whole Health Hero Award |
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Cybersecurity Conference Draws Researchers from Academia, Industry and the Military |
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Engineering Solutions for People Living with Disabilities |
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Students Use Social Media to Aid Texas Wildfire Recovery Efforts |
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UAlbany, Special Olympics New York Team Up to Advance Campus Inclusivity |
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Project to Improve Gender Equity in STEM Makes Strides in First Year |
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Plans for New Weather Innovation, Smart Energy and Resilience Center Draw Energy Sector Leaders to ETEC |
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UAlbany Recognized for Support of
First-Gen Students
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In recognition of its work recruiting, supporting and graduating first-generation students, UAlbany has been designated a 2022-2023 First-gen Forward institution.
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PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS |
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UAlbany's Online Series Leading Questions Hosts Local, State and Federal Officials
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Pictured above, clockwise from upper left: Mayor Gary McCarthy of Schenectady, President Havidan Rodriguez, Mayor Kathy Sheehan of Albany, Rockefeller College Interim Dean Julie Novkov, and Mayor Patrick Madden of Troy. View the recorded program.
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Pictured below, clockwise from upper left: Provost Carol Kim, UAlbany Chief Diversity Officer Sam Caldwell, Congresswoman Grace Meng, NYS Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou, and NYS Senator John C. Liu. View the recorded program.
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Eight outstanding UAlbany students were honored with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest award SUNY bestows. |
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Major Research Fellowships Go to Grad Students in the Pager and Berglund Labs |
Two of America’s leading medical research organizations have recognized the talents and potential of a pair of UAlbany cell biology doctoral candidates by awarding each a coveted fellowship.
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Thirteen alumni were honored for their achievements and service at the annual Alumni Excellence Awards Gala, held April 30 at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Learn more.
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UALBANY SUMMER CAMPS FOR CAPITAL DISTRICT KIDS |
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Capital District Writing Project Young Writers Workshops,
July 11-15
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Coach Dwayne Killings Summer Basketball Camps,
Camps begin June 27
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Weather, Climate &
Chemistry Camp,
August 10-19
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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH UALBANY COMMUNITY ENGAGED SCHOLARS |
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Sara Lance, leader of the cloud water chemistry research team at ASRC’s Whiteface Mountain Field Station
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Margaret Gullick, director of the Center for Human Services Research
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Mary Hunt, director of public engagement
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