College of Arts and Sciences News Archive

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New Study Finds Males Much Larger than Females in Early Human Ancestors
A newly published study has found that males of some of our earliest known ancestors were significantly larger than females. The research, led by University at Albany anthropologist Adam D. Gordon, appears in the July issue of the American Journal of Biological Anthropology.
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UAlbany Professor’s Book Chronicles Life in Fukushima’s Nuclear Aftermath
A new book by UAlbany English Professor Thomas Bass chronicles the Japanese government’s push to resettle more people to the Fukushima nuclear exclusion zone amid ongoing safety and environmental concerns, as well as the grassroots network of citizen scientists who have emerged and are working to restore health and life amid radioactivity.
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Great Danes Honored as America East Presidential Scholars
Eleven UAlbany graduating seniors were named America East Presidential Scholars. The award recognizes student-athletes who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and earned their undergraduate degree in 2024-25.
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‘University at Albany Week’ Airs on WAMC’s The Academic Minute
Albany’s WAMC Northeast Public Radio aired five segments from UAlbany faculty during “University at Albany Week” on The Academic Minute.
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UAlbany Experts Share Insight on Disaster Preparedness After Texas Floods
With questions now being raised about disaster preparedness, leaders are turning to UAlbany's research and expertise.
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International Choral Festival Brings Singers from Across North America to UAlbany
Young singers from across the U.S. and Canada will descend on UAlbany next week for the Pro Musica International Choral Festival, a free weeklong choral institute for high school students to be held July 13-20 at the Performing Arts Center on campus.
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UAlbany Summer: Torkoff Uses Lacrosse to Reach Marginalized Communities
Rising senior Emma Torkoff, a defender on UAlbany's women’s lacrosse team, is spending part of her summer back home in Ontario, where she is helping to advance Lacrossing Barriers, a program designed to make the sport accessible for all individuals, especially in marginalized communities.
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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.