College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

A man with short gray hair and sunglasses poses next to solar panels on the UAlbany campus on a blue-sky day.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 27, 2023) — The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
At left, the covers of two books called "The Company We Keep" and "Collateral Damages." At right, four faculty members, two standing and two sitting, pose in front of a full bookshelf.
Sociology Book Series Now Led by UAlbany Editorial Team
A faculty team from the Department of Sociology has been granted editorial stewardship of the American Sociology Association’s Rose Series in Sociology through 2025.
Figure displaying graphical representation of four DNA nanostructures. From left to right, the figure shows DNA strands, then six gray circles labeled with six chemical elements (Mg2+, Ca2-, Ba2+, Na+, K-, Li+) and an arrow pointing to the right, where there are four DNA nanostructure shapes including DNA tetrahedron, three-point star, DNA double crossover motif, and DNA origami triangle. All graphical elements are set against a blue background.
RNA Institute Researchers Advance DNA Nanostructure Stability
Study reports nanostructure assembly without the use of magnesium, yielding greater stability in four nanostructure shapes
Photo was taken in an RNA Institute lab. Professor Carrico is in the center holding lab supplies, wearing glasses and a T-shirt that says "BIOLOGY". Professor Carrico is speaking to three students, with another student, seated, facing away behind her.
UAlbany Hosts NIIMBL eXperience Students for Day of Experiential Learning
On June 6, UAlbany faculty from the RNA Institute and the Biology Department hosted 18 “NIIMBL eXperience” students for a day of hands-on learning.
Gov. Kathy Hochul points at an air quality monitoring screen inside the NYS Mesonet operations center at ETEC.
New Yorkers Turn to UAlbany Research, Expertise for Insight on Dangerous Air Quality
The eastern United States experienced its worst air pollution in recent recorded history last week. When New Yorkers needed answers, they turned to the University at Albany.
UAlbany's carillon on a hazy evening with a purple sky and full moon, next to an image of a bronze-colored metal with the words Chancellor's Award fo Excellence, State Univeristy of New York - 1946
UAlbany Faculty and Staff Honored With Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor’s Award winners from 2022-2023, as well as the two years prior, will be celebrated at a reception in September.
Composite image shows side-by-side portraits of three UAlbany students posing on campus: Kaitlyn Chan, Jeremy Zheng and Jaci Yong.
UAlbany Students Reflect on AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which takes place from May 1 to May 31, celebrates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to U.S. history and culture.
Orthodox Christians in gold ceremonial garb participate in the blessing of the water rite at St. Vladimir Memorial Church in Jackson, N.J. A crowd watches, some holding framed pictures.
UAlbany Professor Awarded Yale Fellowship for Research on Ukrainian Liturgy
Nadia Kizenko, a professor of history and director of the Religious Studies Program at UAlbany, has always been fascinated by questions related to liturgy. This fall, she will have the chance to blend that interest with her expertise in Russian and Ukrainian history, culture and religion as a Fellow of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music (ISM), where she will study changes in Orthodox liturgy in Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union and especially in response to Russia’s invasion in February 2022.