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Members of CurrentView, led by CNSE's Omid Rajabi Shishvan, celebrate after winning top prize during the spring RISE Demo Day competition. (Photo by University Photo Service)
RISE Program Helps UAlbany Innovators Turn Ideas Into Impact
In just over a year, four groups of UAlbany researchers, students and Capital Region startups have moved through the Research & Innovators Startup Exchange (RISE), exploring what it takes to bring ideas beyond the lab and into the marketplace.
A composite of two headshot photos, the first of Nancy Hopkins and the second of Kate Zernike.
UAlbany Hosts a Conversation on Women in Science Featuring Nancy Hopkins and Kate Zernike
The University at Albany recently welcomed molecular biologist Dr. Nancy Hopkins and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Kate Zernike for a conversation on gender equity in science, leadership and academic reform.
A young woman with long gold-brown hair smiles for a portrait wearing a black graduation gown. Around her neck, she is wearing a blue and white cord, a medal hung on a purple and gold ribbon, and a purple sash that says “Spellman Scholar.” She is standing outside with a blooming lilac bush and greening springs tree in the background. The Catskill mountains are visible off in the distance.
Grads at a Glance: Health Advocate on Track Toward a Career in Medicine
UAlbany senior Pratiksha Malayil was drawn to UAlbany for its nationally-renowned public health program and longstanding partnership with the New York State Department of Health. Four years later, she's graduating as an accomplished campus leader, a global health advocate and a future medical student.
Parmesh Thakoordial stands between the columns on the Academic Podium.
UAlbany Junior Parmesh Thakoordial Named a Phi Beta Kappa Service Scholar
The Phi Beta Kappa Society has named University at Albany junior Parmesh Thakoordial a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar.
The SUNY logo and headshots of of five UAlbany faculty members
SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor
The title ranks above full professor and is conferred by the SUNY board of trustees to faculty who have made significant contributions to research and scholarship in their respective fields, garnering national or international prominence.
UAlbany Showcase Day 2026
UAlbany Department of Biological Sciences: 2026 Showcase Day and 43rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
The University at Albany Department of Biological Sciences celebrated student academic and research excellence during two major events held at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.
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.
UAlbany student Maurice Burbridge inside the UAlbany library as he stands in front of stacks of books.
Different Paths, One Honor: UAlbany Students Earn Chancellor’s Award
The Chancellor’s Award recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, campus involvement and community service. This year’s recipients reflect that range and the different ways a UAlbany experience can take shape.