UAlbany Welcomes New Faculty Members
The University at Albany welcomed 32 new tenure-track faculty members this fall. The professors will present one-minute, one-slide presentations at the University’s annual Pecha Kucha to be held on Oct. 5. The University also welcomed 48 non-tenure-track faculty.
UAlbany Summer: Student Research Helps Scout Landing Sites in Race to Return to the Moon
UAlbany sophomore Collin Flynn spent his summer studying the electrical properties of moon soil in support of ongoing efforts to get humans back to the moon, thanks to a 10-week research opportunity provided through the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering's Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
UAlbany Summer: Pursuing a Future in Biomedical Research
As a high school student in Brooklyn, UAlbany Senior Winnie Ou knew she was fascinated by science and human health. This past summer, Ou took another step toward that goal in the lab of Professor of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Yubing Xie as part of UAlbany's Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).
New UAlbany Faculty to Explore AI, Quantum Tech and the Human Brain
The endowment of the Neuromorphic Quantum Computing Constellation will fund four Simons Empire Faculty Fellows — two focused on neuroscience and one each in mathematics and computer hardware engineering. They will study how to combine the enormous power of quantum computing with the unparalleled adaptability and energy-efficiency of the human brain.
From Mayfield to Chatham, UAlbany Connects with Capital Region Communities
With six stops spanning from Mayfield to Canajoharie to Chatham, community members from across the Capital Region have had a chance to learn more about the area's premier research university and anchor institution.
UAlbany Launches New Graduate Certificate in Semiconductor Engineering
The University at Albany has launched its newest graduate certificate for professionals in the semiconductor industry looking to expand their skills. The advanced certificate in Very Large Scale Integration, or VLSI, provides training in the design, layout and architecture of integrated circuits.
UAlbany Helps Albany Earn Spot on LinkedIn's 'Cities on the Rise' for the Second Year in a Row
The City of Albany ranked No. 12 on LinkedIn's 2026 "Cities on the Rise" list this year, which recognized the University at Albany as one of the region's top employers, reflecting the University's central role in workforce development, alongside advancing research and helping fuel the Capital Region's continued growth.
From Slime to Circuit Boards: UAlbany's Summer Bus Tour Kicks Off
The summer bus series UAlbany representatives — faculty, departments and divisions — out on the road to show people in greater Capital Region more about UAlbany, using well-trafficked locations to drive visibility.