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A young woman with long gold-brown hair smiles for a portrait wearing a black graduation gown. Around her neck, she is wearing a blue and white cord, a medal hung on a purple and gold ribbon, and a purple sash that says “Spellman Scholar.” She is standing outside with a blooming lilac bush and greening springs tree in the background. The Catskill mountains are visible off in the distance.
Grads at a Glance: Health Advocate on Track Toward a Career in Medicine
UAlbany senior Pratiksha Malayil was drawn to UAlbany for its nationally-renowned public health program and longstanding partnership with the New York State Department of Health. Four years later, she's graduating as an accomplished campus leader, a global health advocate and a future medical student.
The SUNY logo and headshots of of five UAlbany faculty members
SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor
The title ranks above full professor and is conferred by the SUNY board of trustees to faculty who have made significant contributions to research and scholarship in their respective fields, garnering national or international prominence.
Mariana stands in front of an academic poster.
Alumni Spotlight: Understanding Food Systems and Human Health
Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her PhD at UAlbany's College of Integrated Health Sciences with a focus on the connections between food, sustainability and public health. Now, she is a post-doctoral researcher for American University.
A portrait of Busayo at UAlbany Showcase. She stands in front of her academic poster, which displays information about her work in Georgia.
Public Health Student Spotlight: Oluwabusayomi Akeju
Oluwabusayomi (Busayo) Akeju is a fourth-year Doctor of Public Health student at the University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences, with over 10 years of experience in public health. Her interests center on global health and chronic diseases, with a focus on nutrition and maternal and child health.
A birds eye view of Showcase presentations inside the Broadview Center.
Celebrating Student Research and Creativity at Showcase 2026
Showcase 2026 included more than 1,700 presentations from over 2,600 students, supported by more than 400 faculty advisors.
UAlbany student Maurice Burbridge inside the UAlbany library as he stands in front of stacks of books.
Different Paths, One Honor: UAlbany Students Earn Chancellor’s Award
The Chancellor’s Award recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, campus involvement and community service. This year’s recipients reflect that range and the different ways a UAlbany experience can take shape.
A group of volunteers stand outside the West Hill Refugee Welcome Center.
GLOCAL Service Day
On April 18, 25 members of our College of Integrated Health Sciences community attended our GLOCAL Service Day at West Hill Refugee Welcome Center, working on community gardening, neighborhood clean up, and preparation of a foundation for a new shed that will be used to support food distribution and food pantry operations. This community service activity was organized by the Center for Global Health.
A portrait of Erin Forkin in front of the Downtown Campus.
Showcase 2026: Type 1 Diabetes and Social Work
Erin Forkin, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her senior year of high school, is conducting research on the impact school social workers can have on adolescents as they navigate a diabetes diagnosis.