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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.

Even when classes are not in session, University at Albany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.

The Massry School of Business highlights their newest faculty members and celebrating the well-deserved promotion of an educator from within its ranks.

Dr. Paquita Davis-Friday, Dean of the University at Albany’s Massry School of Business, recently hosted the seventh annual PhD Research Symposium. The symposium is designed to support underrepresented doctoral students in business disciplines and brings together PhD students from across the country.

Eleven UAlbany graduating seniors were named America East Presidential Scholars. The award recognizes student-athletes who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and earned their undergraduate degree in 2024-25.

The Albany’s Massry School of Business has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense for its Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity program.

Norman E. Snyder '83 is a man who knows his drinks — and he should. As a leader with more than twenty-five years of experience in the beverage industry, Snyder has brought to market all manner of libations from craft brews to caffeinated waters to highly sought-after soft drinks. Currently, Snyder is CEO of Reed's Inc., makers of the favorite all-natural ginger beer in America and Virgil's — the company's line of handcrafted sodas. 

Matthew Crayne, associate professor of management in the Massry School of Business, and Samantha Penta, assistant professor of emergency preparedness in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, are working to uncover the most effective strategies for helping schools in their long-term recovery after a threat. Their study, funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), examines school disaster responses across the United States, examining the differences in approaches to rebuilding infrastructure, restoring learning environments and supporting the long-term well-being of students and staff.