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Upcoming Events
Big Purple Growl & Ferocious Feast
February 7 - 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Come gather with UAlbany alums and fans for a pregame feast in the PE Gym and get your commemorative t-shirt before the UAlbany men's basketball team tips off against UMass Lowell in the annual Big Purple Growl game, Saturday, Feb. 7. This year, take a shot at trivia and in game contest for some great UAlbany prizes! The feast is open 4:30-6:30 p.m.; game tips off at 7 p.m. at the Broadview Center.
February 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join Coach Colleen Mullen and the Great Danes Women's Basketball Team for the 8th Annual Great Danes Bowling Classic on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 10 am - 1 pm at Apex Entertainment, Crossgates Mall. All money raised will directly benefit our student-athletes and their experience at UAlbany!
April 25, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
The 2026 Excellence Awards Gala and GOLD Awards Reception honor the contributions of our distinguished University at Albany Alumni and supporters.
Alumni Stories
Executive MBA Fuels Career Growth for Massry Alum Irene
Michael Irene, a program manager at the NY CREATES Albany NanoTech Complex, Irene credits his executive MBA program with transforming how he approaches complex challenges and leads teams in a cutting-edge environment.
Irene, ’18, was recently featured in the Times Union, where he discussed working within the semiconductor industry.
Engaged Alumni: Daniel Butterworth, MA '11, MPA '13
Daniel Butterworth, MA '11, MPA '13 is the Executive Director of Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. (RISSE) in Albany.
Engaged Alumni: Reid Kisselback '17
Capital Region native Reid Kisselback ’17, BS Atmospheric Science, is a meteorologist with NewsChannel 13-WNYT in Albany.
Engaged Alumni: Philip Fields '90, '96 MA
Philip Fields '90, '96 MA, serves as Secretary to the Ways and Means Committee of the New York State Assembly.
Engaged Alumni: Mara Drogan, PhD '11
Mara Drogan, PhD '11, is the Director of Community Engagement & Education for WMHT Public Media.