May 2012 NewsCenter Archive
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UAlbany Students Among 30 Selected Nationwide for UC Berkeley’s Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Fellowship
Two University at Albany juniors, Amaury Muñoz and Kalima Johnson, have been selected for the University of California Berkeley’s prestigious 2012 Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute Fellowship. They are among only 30 students across the nation admitted to the fellowship program each year.
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UAlbany Center for Women in Government Partners with State Department to Advocate for Ugandan Women in Politics
The University at Albany's Center for Women in Government & Civil Society (CWGCS) is partnering with the State Department to examine ways to improve Ugandan policy decisions and retain women in public service in the African nation. -
UAlbany Repeats As America East Women's Lacrosse Champions
The University at Albany's Women's Lacrosse team scored twice in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to turn back a late Stony Brook rally and earn its second consecutive America East Conference Championship in a 9-7 victory Saturday at Nickerson Field.
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Road Closures: May 8
Roadways will be closed on Tuesday, May 8, during the visit of President Barack Obama. -
Judge Judy: UAlbany Gave Sons Strong Foundation
Judge Judith Sheindlin, known to America as TV's “Judge Judy,” says UAlbany gave her three alumni sons the "basis for success" by making them "citizens of the world." Two went on to become lawyers, the other a physician. -
Minhal and Mohammed Makshood: Overcoming Poverty, Civil War to Find Success
There is no sibling rivalry between University at Albany graduates Minhal and Mohammed Makshood. Growing up in war-torn Sri Lanka, they faced overwhelming financial struggles and were separated from their father. Through it all, they remained pillars of strength for each other. -
Shuang Liang: Bridging the Cultural Gap for Mental Health Services
Arriving in 2010 as an international student from China, Shuang Liang was impressed by UAlbany's Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program. Little did she know her involvement in the group would impact her college life — and life in China. For Shuang, who graduates this May, Middle Earth aided her acclimation to a new school and country. -
Joevonne Brace: 'Use Every Rock Thrown at You to Build a Castle'
As a teenage mother and high school drop-out, Joevonne Brace recalls how she was told: “You will never be anything.” Those words, however, lit a fire in her to succeed. Now age 41, the mother of three children graduated in May 2012 from the University at Albany. -
Kirk Remekie: Victory over Disability Leads to Career Happiness
At age 43, the Master’s degree Kirk Remekie earned this spring from the University at Albany symbolizes much more than his mastery of public administration. It represents a hard-earned victory over his disability and his determination to avoid becoming another unemployed statistic.
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Sam Frumkin: A Leader in Academics and Community Work
Sam Frumkin’s time at UAlbany was about breaking down racial and socio-economic boundaries and forming relationships within various communities. Whether he was in the Dominican Republic, New Orleans, or Albany’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, he learned to value ways in which society is connected. -
Job Hunting for Graduates: Identifying and Competing for the Right Opportunities
Understanding the job hunting process is a critical component of making the transition from college graduate to employee, according to UAlbany Associate Director of Career Services Noah Simon, an expert on individualized career development plans, interview training and salary negotiation. -
Brittni Gulotty: Find Your Voice at UAlbany
Brittni Gulotty has never been afraid of change. After graduating from a small high school, she wanted to attend college on a large campus like UAlbany where she could study social injustice.The University at Albany gave her focus and direction. -
Nishtha Modi: Dedicated to Helping Children in Need
Growing up in an upper middle class suburb of Mumbai, Nishtha Modi lived only a few miles from some of India's most impoverished areas. It wasn't until she left the country that she began to truly understand the imbalance that existed between the wealthy and poor. -
'Situational Awareness' Key to Avoiding Problems during Travel Season
University at Albany Center for Public Health Preparedness Director Edward Waltz offers tips for vacationers on how to avoid health and safety risks associated with summer and holiday travel.
