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Haruo Ono a weathered man from Japan stands in front of his fishing trawler at Shinchi harbor, Fukushima.
Fukushima: How One Disaster Still Shapes Lives 15 Years Later
Professor of English and Journalism Thomas A. Bass looks into the fallout from the Fukashima Disaster 15 years later in his latest article, published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists with support from the Pulitzer Center. The article focuses on the people living in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster.
A group of students sit at a table with laptops discussing journalism and articles with a professor wearing a blue sweater.
Students Gain Front-Row Access at Journalism Summit
A live radio taping, dozens of journalists and a rare opportunity for students to engage directly with media leaders will converge at UAlbany on April 10 as the campus hosts the SUNY Institute for Local News Journalism Summit, bringing together faculty, editors and industry voices to examine the future of local journalism.
UAlbany roundtable panelists take a photo together in front of a Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences table covering.
UAlbany-Trained Broadcast Meteorologists Share Career Insights
UAlbany's Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences partnered with the Journalism Program to host a roundtable discussion featuring UAlbany alumni and current students who are now working as broadcast meteorologists in the Capital Region.
Avery Lipman (left) and Monte Lipman (right) speak at lecturn behind sign at the unveiling of the music hall named in their honor
UAlbany Hits a High Note with Gift of Music from Republic Records Founders
Alumni Monte Lipman ’86 and Avery Lipman ’88 — the groundbreaking brothers who founded Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company — have established an endowment at UAlbany that will bring programs and performances to the Campus Center’s auditorium, newly renamed the Monte Lipman ’86 and Avery Lipman ’88 Republic Records Music Hall.
UAlbany President and Broadview CEO shake hands following signing agreement
University at Albany and Broadview Federal Credit Union to Pilot Educational Programs for Businesses
UAlbany and Broadview Federal Credit Union have teamed up to offer a series of non-credit educational programs for Broadview employees. The unique partnership is intended to serve as a model for future collaborations with industry leaders, strengthening Capital District businesses with courses designed for today’s professionals.
The American Flag is seen in the foreground on a flag pole in front of a colonial-style college building against a blue sky with green lawn and trees in the background.
UAlbany Marks Constitution Day with Essay Contest, Discussions
The University at Albany will mark Constitution Day with a week of events that encourage dialogue on democracy, civic responsibility and the enduring influence of the U.S. Constitution.
Seven people stand outside the Spotlight News office on an overcast day.
UAlbany, Spotlight News Win Award for Partnership to Strengthen Local Journalism
The University at Albany and the Spotlight News were awarded a Global Youth & News Media Prize for Journalism for a collaboration that uses student journalists to bolster local news coverage.
A group of students in colorful outfits sit on high chairs holding microphones in a line as part of a panel discussion, as a display behind them reads "The College Tour" and "University at Albany".
UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
UAlbany rolled out the purple carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of its episode of "The College Tour" and the grand reopening of the newly renovated Campus Center Ballroom. Students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the refreshed space — now complete with upgraded AV technology and a modern look — for a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.