John Delano
Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences;
Principal Investigator and Associate Director of the new NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training (NSCORT) at the University at Albany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; investigates the impact history of the Earth/Moon system, and the oxidation state of Earth's early atmosphere.
"A professor should not only provide new knowledge and perspectives to students, but also inject a level of inspiration that will endure for a lifetime."
Vivien Ng
Associate Professor of Women's Studies, Director of the Institute for Research on Women, Interim Director of the Honors College; fields of study specialty in Asian American studies; modern Chinese social history; transnational studies; film and popular culture.
"I love the opportunity to work with highly motivated students who dare to be innovative."
- Students are recognized for their exemplary work with an honors diploma. A special designation on their transcripts broadcasts to employers and professional schools that they have completed the University at Albany's most rigorous and demanding undergraduate program.
- Honors College classes feature lectures and small discussion groups taught by faculty representing many disciplines.
- Honors College students are part of the intellectual hub of the University. As active participants in a community of developing scholars they can take advantage of opportunities to attend special lectures and events with faculty, cultural activities, field trips and research collaboration -all contributing to a high-powered academic experience. Honors housing serves to further enhance the educational experience of Honors College students.
Professors Mean Everything
"The Honors College at UAlbany brings together faculty and students who share interests which allows for more one-on-one teaching and learning."Steven F. Messner, Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair of the University Senate.
The Honors College faculty are leaders in their fields. They are all committed to the academic achievement of their students. They teach, mentor, advise, and care.
Whether it is to guide students to the perfect internship at the New York State legislature, organize a study trip to Beijing, or offer expert guidance and support for national scholarships - such as the Rhodes, Truman, Marshall or Goldwater--the Honors College faculty are invested in helping students succeed.
Honors Housing
Some of the best on-campus housing is reserved for students in The Honors College. All honors students have the option of living in honors housing during each year at UAlbany. (Living in honors housing is not required or expected any year, but honors housing is available every year.)
During their first and second years, honors students can choose to live in adjoining residence halls on State Quad, Steinmetz and Melville. Both halls have been renovated recently and offer many areas for studying and socializing, as well as all-suite living. During their third and fourth years, honors students can choose to live in honors buildings in Empire Commons. Each building in Empire Commons contains several townhouses, each of which have single rooms, kitchens, and living rooms. (Honors housing options are based on a student's year at UAlbany, not on class standing (which is determined by credits completed)).
Honors residence halls generally are quieter than other residence halls and provide an environment that is more conducive for group and individual study. They also provide an atmosphere where honors students can get to know, and often become good friends with, other honors students.
Since honors students take many of the same courses, it is easy for informal and formal study groups to form in the honors residence halls.
Many evening and weekend honors activities take place in the honors residence halls.
What's great about Honors Housing is the fact that I know my classmates are so close by. It's comforting to know that the people in my classes are right down the hall or only a flight of stairs down from me. When big projects approach, or tests are near, there are many people that I can go to for help because they're all right here living with me!
-Amanda Boyd
Class of 2010
-Allyson Impallomeni
Class of 2010
please call (518) 442-9067 or send email to honors@uamail.albany.edu.
