College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

Sen. Schumer announces new funding for Capital Region projects at the Center for Disability Services in Albany.
UAlbany Researchers at the NYS Mesonet, Ion Beam Lab Receive $1.87 Million Federal Boost
The funding is among $22 million secured for Capital Region projects through the federal budget passed last month.
Black and silver stethoscope laid atop a brown blood pressure cuff. Instruments are arranged on a white cloth.
UAlbany Researchers Awarded $3 Million to Study Disparities in Black Maternal and Infant Health
UAlbany researchers recently received new funding to investigate why Black families disproportionately experience negative health outcomes in the first postpartum year. Findings from the five-year study will inform strategies aimed at improving Black maternal-infant health.
Annalisa Scimemi studies electrical activity of the brain. This image is from that work, and shows two cellular structures in the brain that this new research will focus on. The featured structures are astrocytes, which, in the image, look like amorphous blue blobs, and synapses, which are smaller than the astrocytes and look like red flecks. The shapes are scattered together across a black background, like cellular confetti.
Studying the Biology of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Q&A with Annalisa Scimemi
Annalisa Scimemi, associate professor of Biological Sciences, was awarded $1.16 million to study molecular and cellular processes that contribute to Alzheimer's disease onset. The project focuses on astrocytes and optogenetics — using light to control brain activity.
A student in a white shirt stands by a large image of his greeting card illustation, flanked by men wearing UAlbany shirts with snowflack designs
Winning Design Chosen in Annual Greeting Card Contest
Illustrations from three finalists for the 2022 holiday card were unveiled at a ceremony in the Campus Center.
Four smiling people stand in a row, two holding certificates
‘Climate Heroes’ Honored by Office of Sustainability
A student, faculty and staff member were honored with Terra Awards, which recognize the efforts in advancing sustainable culture at UAlbany. 
Snow covers the NYS Mesonet site in Brant, N.Y. on Saturday, Nov. 19.
NYS Mesonet, COE Researchers Track Historic Buffalo Snowstorm
A multi-day lake-effect winter storm buried parts of western New York over the weekend bringing historic snowfall totals to the Buffalo area — including several New York State Mesonet sites.
Four people in jackets stand on a sidewalk outside a brick house with a lawn decorated pumpkins.
Study Finds Immigration Does Not Impact Crime, and Homeownership Corelates to Decreased Theft and Homicide
A study of Guyanese immigration to Schenectady found that increases foreign-born population did not affect neighborhood violent crime or property crime, and that increased homeownership, among all residents, was associated with declines in homicide and motor vehicle theft.
Students view a presentation inside ETEC during an FIC workshop.
NYS Police, UAlbany Bring New Forensic Investigation Center School to Campus
The Forensic Investigation Center (FIC) School launched this semester and is open to undergraduate and graduate students from local institutions.