News Archive

A birds eye view of Showcase presentations inside the Broadview Center.
Celebrating Student Research and Creativity at Showcase 2026
Showcase 2026 included more than 1,700 presentations from over 2,600 students, supported by more than 400 faculty advisors.
Anthropology major Anna Souls stands with her poster presentation at Showcase 2025.
Showcase 2026: The Devilish and Feminist Women of Cult Classic Sci-Fi Films
Senior anthropology major Anna Souls is bringing supernatural elements to Showcase Day 2026 with a poster examining how science fiction films portray gender and women's experiences.
A group of students sit in a theatre-in-the-round with dark seats and walls as they sit in a circle with scripts in front of them.
FRESH ACTS Puts Students in the Spotlight
Six UAlbany students will see their original plays performed on stage April 22-25 as part of FRESH ACTS: A Festival of New Plays, a student-driven production in the Performing Arts Center’s Lab Theatre.
Close-up of a person cutting a laminated page with scissors while assembling an adapted book.
UAlbany Students Adapt Books for Young Learners
UAlbany students are transforming familiar children’s books into interactive tools that expand access to reading for young learners. Through hands-on coursework, they are applying lessons in language and communication to support students with autism and other diverse learning needs.
A young African American scientist wearing glasses and a white lab coat writes formulas on a clear panel with a medical lab in the background.
Study Identifies Pollutant Exposure as Gap in Human Biology Research
Publishing in the American Journal of Human Biology, UAlbany scientists Lawrence M. Schell and Mia V. Gallo outline why measuring pollutant exposure should be a central component of research on growth, development, reproduction and chronic disease.
Student stands with President and Vice President with her winning artwork
UAlbany Unveils Winner of Annual Holiday Card Student Art Contest
Junior Sara Sadaat earned the first-place prize of a $1,500 scholarship and the honor of having her winning submission featured on UAlbany's annual holiday card.
A painted late classic-period Maya royal court scene depicting tribute payments, including dish with bundled tallies in the top left of the image next to the king sitting on his throne.
Study: Ancient Tally Sticks Challenge Myths About Money
UAlbany Professor of Anthropology Robert M. Rosenswig's new study shows that tally sticks — independently invented in England, China and the Maya world — were consistently used by state officials to record and cancel tax or tribute obligations.
A group of students in colorful outfits sit on high chairs holding microphones in a line as part of a panel discussion, as a display behind them reads "The College Tour" and "University at Albany".
UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
UAlbany rolled out the purple carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of its episode of "The College Tour" and the grand reopening of the newly renovated Campus Center Ballroom. Students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the refreshed space — now complete with upgraded AV technology and a modern look — for a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.