College of Arts and Sciences News Archive
Music Program Ends Season with Multiple Concerts in April
The Music Program of the Department of Music and Theatre closes out the season with 9 more concerts this month. All performances will take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center.
Showcase 2024: School of Public Health Senior Probes Role of News Media in Perpetuating Harmful TikTok Trends
School of Public Health senior Michael Jakakas discusses his research on how TikTok challenges are covered by news media, and implications for public health. Jakakas will present his work at the SPH poster symposium at UAlbany Showcase Day on April 30.
Theatre Program’s Festival of New Plays to Showcase Student Talent
Students in the Theatre Program of UAlbany’s Department of Music and Theatre will perform plays they have written at Fresh Acts: A Festival of New Plays, happening Wednesday through Saturday at the Performing Arts Center.
2024 President’s Excellence Awards Conferred
At his annual Spring University Address, President Havidán Rodríguez announced the winners of the 2024 President’s Excellence Awards.
Hobson Shares Insights on Symbolism, Historical Context of Beyoncé's Album Cover
Janell Hobson, professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, discussed the symbolism and historical messages behind Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album cover in an interview with NPR and an article in Ms. magazine.
UAlbany Chemists Develop Method to Confirm mRNA Vaccine Stability
The novel technique employs lasers to probe sealed vaccine vials to determine whether therapeutic agents are active or expired.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
UAlbany Senior Appears in Lynn Nottagge’s ‘Sweat’ at theREP
UAlbany senior John Martinez Soliz is making his first professional acting debut as Oscar in the Lynn Nottage play, Sweat, which began its run at the Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) in Albany on March 8 and will end this Sunday.