University at Albany University at Albany Student Focus Headlines http://www.albany.edu/news University at Albany Student Focus Headlines en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 06:01:31 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.

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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 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.

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