College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

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First-Year Writing Process: 5 Questions with Laura Wilder
UAlbany English Associate Professor Laura Wilder's book, "Tracing the Impact of First-Year Writing: Identity, Process and Transfer at a Public University," won the Best Writing Across the Curriculum Monograph Award, given jointly by the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum and The WAC Clearinghouse.
UAlbany President and Broadview CEO shake hands following signing agreement
University at Albany and Broadview Federal Credit Union to Pilot Educational Programs for Businesses
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.
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Staff, Faculty Awarded for Outstanding Service with SUNY Chancellor's Awards
Outstanding members of UAlbany’s faculty and staff were honored Tuesday with Chancellor’s Awards, SUNY’s highest honor.
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UAlbany Marks Constitution Day with Essay Contest, Discussions
The University at Albany will mark Constitution Day with a week of events that encourage dialogue on democracy, civic responsibility and the enduring influence of the U.S. Constitution.
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UAlbany, Spotlight News Win Award for Partnership to Strengthen Local Journalism
The University at Albany and the Spotlight News were awarded a Global Youth & News Media Prize for Journalism for a collaboration that uses student journalists to bolster local news coverage.
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UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
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.
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UAlbany Launches Environmental Studies Major, Climate Science Graduate Programs
The University at Albany is offering new academic programs that will help shape future leaders to address the world’s evolving climate and environmental challenges.
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UAlbany Students Plant Trees Along South Pearl Street in Albany
Over the summer, UAlbany students prepared and planted more than 200 urban trees, including many along South Pearl Street in Albany.