College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

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A Podcast Gives a Voice to Students’ Challenges and Victories
Associate Professor Carmen Serrano set out in 2019 to establish a largely student-run podcast that would give a voice to underrepresented and marginalized UAlbany students and alumni. Despite a huge pandemic-caused interruption, she's met her goal.
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A Sociologist Assesses How Immigration Enforcement Affects Children Over Time
For the first time, a study explores the dynamics of immigration enforcement that shape children's lives over time. Led by Joanna Dreby of Sociology and two UAlbany colleagues, the research is published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.
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In Published Study, Chen Lab Elevates Understanding of Genetic Expression
An RNA Institute professor and his two lab mates aid in finding a key to how changes in RNA structure occur and switch genetic expression from ‘on’ to ‘off,’
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Transformational Teaching Honored in Annual Torch Award
English Professor Jeffrey Berman was recognized as the 2022 Torch Award Professor, along with three outstanding nominees: Associate Professor Rita Biswas, Lecturer Marcie Newton and Associate Professor Matthew Szdagis.
(L to R) Dr. Zhilin Liu and Dr. Xun Wu
College of Arts and Sciences 2022 Speaker Series, Friday, April 22
Join the College of Arts and Sciences for the second event of the 2022 Speaker Series, Friday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. The speakers will be Dr.  Zhilin Liu, School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and Dr. Xun Wu, Division of Social Sciences, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Their topics will be on governmental responses to COVID-19.
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Two Named as Fellows at UAlbany’s Emeritus Center
Retired professors Randall Craig of English and George Robinson of Biology have been honored as William L. Reese Fellows for 2022 for their continued teaching and professional work.
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Joint CAS, CEHC & SPH project explores the past, reimagines the future
In the past year, an NEH-funded project has incorporated historical methodology into CEHC and SPH undergraduate curricula.
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Eight Honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards
Eight outstanding UAlbany students will be honored Tuesday with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, which is the highest award SUNY bestows. Chancellor’s Award winners are selected for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service or the arts.