January 2014 NewsCenter Archive
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Study: Half of black males, 40 percent of white males arrested by age 23
Nearly half of black males and almost 40 percent of white males in the U.S. are arrested by age 23, which can hurt their ability to find work, go to school and participate fully in their communities. -
UAlbany Hosts Symposium on RNA Science and Its Applications, Along with RNAi Workshop, Jan. 22-24
The RNA Institute, in partnership with St. Louis, Mo.-based Sigma-Aldrich, convenes leading U.S. researchers to discuss state-of-the-art scientific and technological innovations at a Jan. 23 RNA symposium. Scheduled in conjunction is a three-day hands-on RNAi workshop
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Governor Cuomo Announces Israeli Biotech Company Creating New Economic Opportunity in Capital Region
Governor Cuomo announces BioHarvest Ltd. will collaborate with Cancer Research Center to produce innovative technologies for human health, including functional health food products and intervention strategies based on the cultured cells of fruits and vegetables.
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UAlbany Spring Semester Features Author E. L. Doctorow, Big Purple Growl and America East Tournament
The 2014 spring semester at UAlbany will offer a rich array of events including the Big Purple Growl and Ferocious Feast on Feb. 1, an appearance by major American author E. L. Doctorow on Feb. 27, and the America East Tournament for men and women’s basketball, March 7-10.
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Former Moot Court Champion Advances His Standing in the Legal World
Matthew Laroche reflects upon UAlbany's special opportunities for advancement more now than during his college years. Proceeding from a criminal justice degree to law school graduation, he is now an associate at an international firm providing legal solutions for both U.S. and international companies and financial institutions.
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New Lab Manager Brings Unique Package of Advanced Computational Skills to The RNA Institute
The RNA Institute announces Srivathsan Ranganathan (“Sri”) as its new Advanced Computational Facility Lab Manager. He brings an advanced skill set to support the Institute's use of computer modeling to accelerate the process of screening drugs against RNA targets, troubleshooting potential interactions, and optimizing drug design.
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UAlbany President Appoints New Chief of Staff
President Robert J. Jones today announced the appointment of Leanne Wirkkula, Ph.D., as his new Chief of Staff. Dr. Wirkkula will join UAlbany on February 3. -
Library Council Awards Grant to University Libraries’ Special Collections to Develop Access to National Death Penalty Archive
The University at Albany Libraries’ M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives has been selected to receive a 2013 Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources for its project Building New Access Tools for the National Death Penalty Archive. -
Grants Support UAlbany Campus Center Expansion, Environmental Initiatives
UAlbany has been awarded two environmental grants for campus projects. The first award will support environmental construction measures for its planned Campus Center expansion project, while the second grant is intended to initiate a campus-wide composting project. -
UAlbany, University Partners Receive $21.2 Million to Lead National Child Welfare Workforce Institute
The University at Albany's School of Social Welfare and five university partners have received a $21.2 million award from the Children’s Bureau to lead the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. -
Despite Lack of Diagnosis, Psychiatric Symptoms Affect Work Outcomes
Many adults who don't have a formal psychiatric diagnosis still have mental health symptoms that interfere with full participation in the workforce, according to the new research by University at Albany economists Kajal Lahiri, Ph.D., Pinka Chatterji, Ph.D., and graduate student Souvik Banerjee. -
UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss Terrorism Threats Looming Over Sochi Olympics
With recent bombings in the Russian city of Volgograd, security forces are on high alert, monitoring potential threats, while athletes, coaches, journalists and fans worldwide prepare for the start of the Olympic Games in Sochi.
