University at Albany University at Albany Headlines http://www.albany.edu/news University at Albany Headlines en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 03:51:43 EST RedDot CMS 7.5 UAlbany Graduate Showcases Biology through Artwork UAlbany biology student Sarah Haze Sarah Haze is not your typical biology major. The Valatie, N.Y. native transforms what’s under the microscope into a work of art. Upon graduating summa cum laude on May 19, Haze's Art Biologic will be on display at the Limner Gallery.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 079F077C686A4D438D92F0CD06FC6C11 UAlbany Doctoral Student Paves Way for Family in the Dominican Republic Lissette Acosta-Corniel Earns Doctorate

When Lissette Acosta-Corniel and her mother were struggling to make a new life in the United States, she made a promise to her 10-year-old sister who remained behind in the Dominican Republic, vowing to finish college and finish well. She kept that promise, graduating May 18 with a doctorate from the University at Albany.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 1A6C4E9573B6411AA5213BF95D39D7DD UAlbany Graduate Driven to Find Solutions to the World’s Challenges Luis “Gabe” Sanchez

Luis “Gabe” Sanchez has been drawn to daunting tasks his entire life. At age 9, he wanted to find the lost continent of Atlantis. At 13, he hoped to contact alien life forms. And now, at age 20, he conducts research to develop alternative ways of tackling the world’s biggest problems, including poverty and environmental disasters.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 09A4656BC3DD476F98A45AB9CC956201 Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy Honors Distinguished Alumni Bonnie D. Jenkins, MPA ’88, Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, U.S. Department of State

The Secretary of the Army, an international coordinator for nuclear threat reduction programs and a campaign finance expert for a multinational mass media corporation are among the internationally recognized scholars and public policy leaders honored by the University’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy on May 17.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST FF1A6CF5A2234BC5925BEE77D55BBA81 Cinderella Project: UAlbany Students, Staff Help Albany High Students' Prom Dreams Come True UAlbany Cinderella Project event Through her volunteer efforts, UAlbany senior Chantelle Wilkinson wants to inspire young women to not only attend college, but to get involved. Wilkinson understands the benefits of community engagement, as she was the recipient of others' help and enthusiasm when she was preparing for her prom.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 9B6B78A0D5A443708FA2FFECBE1763A5 UAlbany Celebrates 2013 Spring Commencement, May 17-19 Family at UAlbany Spring Commencement More than 3,100 students participated in the University at Albany’s 169th commencement ceremonies May 17 - 19.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST E28AC92C15FE431883E020E73A6C6768 UAlbany Thwarted by Denver in NCAA Tournament UAlbany's Miles Thompson against Denver Despite a 14-point performance by the Thompson trio, the University at Albany fell to the No. 4 seed Denver, 19-14, on Saturday, May 11 at Peter Barton Stadium in front of 2,621 fans. The Great Danes finish the 2013 season 13-5, while the Pioneers improve to 13-4 and face No. 5 seed North Carolina in the NCAA Quarterfinals.

]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 EST 4356C386AC334CDBABAF3A750A7B4AB2 UAlbany Honors Community Partners Making a Difference Locally and Globally Community Engagement Awardees with President Jones

UAlbany honored nine diverse exemplary partnerships with community groups that address important public needs and make an impact in the Capital Region and beyond at the 2013 President's Awards for Exemplary Community Engagement on May 10. The awards reflect Jones’ aim of advancing UAlbany as  a community-engaged research university.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST A5E7C08DD33749118EE75ABDF323A808 Advion Co-Founder, Chairman Jack Henion, ’72, Provides Keynote Address at UAlbany’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony and Receives Honorary Degree Dr. Jack Henion of Advion

Dr. Jack Henion, ’72, a leading scientist in the pharmaceutical industry lauded for his contributions to chemistry analysis, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater and deliver the University at Albany’s graduate commencement address on Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. in SEFCU Arena.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 EST F554736BE4F640C2BCE0DB5CCFCF9095 UAlbany Sweeps Outdoor Track and Field Championships Again UAlbany Track and Field Athlete Alexander Bowen The UAlbany men and women earned a fifth consecutive sweep of the America East Outdoor Track and Field Championships Sunday afternoon at the East Gym Track Complex at Binghamton University. It was also the fifth consecutive championship for the Great Dane women, while the men stretch their record title streak to nine straight years.

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