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Amy Knapp's '97 career started with pouring soft serve in her small hometown of Perry, New York. Since graduating from the University at UAlbany, she has had a successful 30-year career in finance, emerging as a leader in the field. Now, she is looking to give back to the school that gave her the foundation for all she has been able to achieve.

At the 2025 New York State Disability Rights Employment Awareness Month (DREAM) Symposium, Massry School of Business Professor Sanjay Goel was awarded a $1.4 million collaboration from the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. This grant enables researchers at the Massry School of Business to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to develop workplace solutions for individuals with disabilities, supporting integration and accessibility.​

The University at Albany welcomed 60 new faculty this fall, many of whom participated in the University’s annual Pecha Kucha held on Oct. 27 at the Performing Arts Center. The new faculty are joining 27 different departments across eight schools and colleges.

The University at Albany and Broadview Federal Credit Union have partnered to offer a series of non-credit educational programs exclusively for Broadview employees, with the Massry School of Business leading the initial set of courses. This pioneering partnership, a first of its kind, will serve as a benchmark for future alliances with industry leaders. It will bolster Capital District businesses with courses tailored for today's professionals, thereby setting a new standard in educational collaborations.

The University at Albany is launching new and expanded opportunities next year for students to study abroad in South Korea, Spain and France. Students will also have new opportunities to earn dual degrees through Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea and Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain.

According to new research led by University at Albany Assistant Professor Xuecong Lu, multitasking may also blind us to hidden threats, thereby increasing our chances of falling victim to cybercrime.

UAlbany and Broadview Federal Credit Union have teamed up to offer a series of non-credit educational programs for Broadview employees. The unique partnership is intended to serve as a model for future collaborations with industry leaders, strengthening Capital District businesses with courses designed for today’s professionals.

After nearly 45 years at the University at Albany, Shawky is embarking on a well earned retirement. Before he departs, he shared a look into his time at Massry, lessons he has learned along the way and advice he leaves Massry faculty and students.