Professor of History Iris Berger is known as a take-charge person and voice of wise counsel who reaches across the boundaries between departments to work for the good of the University at Albany.

Lindsay Childs discovered a passion for mathematics as an undergraduate student, and for more than four decades, he's shared that excitement with his students at the University at Albany.

Nearly 30 years ago, James Acker left a thriving law practice in North Carolina to pursue a Ph.D. and a career in academia at the University at Albany.

For UAlbany linguist and teacher Istvan Kecskes, the world is his classroom.

"I want to make the world a better place. I want to inspire other people like myself, who've faced adversity and persevered and continue to pursue their dreams," said senior Francelina Morillo.

For UAlbany Honors College junior Cameron Waldman, "ethics is extremely empowering."

University at Albany sophomore Christopher Onuorah abides by one personal rule: Be content but never complacent.

During one of her first experiences in a research laboratory, University at Albany senior Karen Torrejon knew instantly that she was wanted to be a scientist.

In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that rocked Haiti, University at Albany senior hurdler Alie Beauvais, whose parents are Haitian natives, leapt into action to help.

UAlbany Professor of History and Africana Studies Allen B. Ballard's powerful voice rings out in the classroom as well as in his church choir.