University at Albany Magazine Spring 1998   Return to the University at Albany Home Page Contributors to the Albany Magazine  

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INTERIM Vice President for University Advancement Paul T. Stec Publisher Joel Blumenthal Editors Mary Fiess Christine Hanson McKnight The Carillon Editor Tamarra Mitchell-Drexel Art Director Judy Bedian, M.S.’73 Contributing Writers Lisa JamesCarol Olechowski Greta Petry Vincent Reda, B.A.’74 Robert Weiner, B.A.’82 Linda Wheeler Photographer Mark Schmidt Business Managers Beatrice Dougherty Maureen Schaefer

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University at Albany, established in 1844, is the oldest state-chartered public institution of higher education in New York. Designated as a University Center of the State University of New York, Albany has a broad mission of undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service. More than 16,000 students are enrolled in eight degree-granting schools and colleges of the University, which is noted for its achievement of both diversity and excellence.