
National Institute Honors UAlbany Dean for Excellence in Engineering Education
As dean of CNSE, Michele Grimm oversees more than 1,270 students and 75 faculty members who conduct research supported by $15 million in annual spending.

U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings Highlight UAlbany Graduate Programs
The newly released 2026 Best Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to highlight the University at Albany’s strength across a range of disciplines, reflecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence, research and student success.

UAlbany Graduates Put Hybrid Skills to Use at Growing Albany Technology Firm
Aeon Nexus, a small but growing technology firm headquartered on downtown Albany’s State Street, has become a landing spot for recent UAlbany graduates whose interdisciplinary backgrounds in business, computer science, technology and other diverse fields make them attractive hires to a company that’s prioritizing early-career workers with hybrid skillsets.

CNSE Grad Student Selected for National Data Science Program
Emmanuel Kipchirchir is pursuing a master's in environmental and sustainable engineering after co-founding a company that designs and installs solar energy systems.

Showcase 2026: Nanotech Student Finds Rhythm in Research
UAlbany junior Harry Weinstein is already presenting his research on a global stage, sharing work on next-generation chip-making materials at a leading international conference. He will present that work again at Showcase on April 30.

NORDTECH Helps CNSE Nurture Next-Gen Semiconductor Engineers
The program recruits and retains students early in their academic careers by pairing scholarship support with exposure to semiconductor R&D and manufacturing.

UAlbany, Rutgers Researchers Develop Early-Warning Model to Predict Toxic Social Media Storms
Researchers at the University at Albany and Rutgers University have developed an early-warning framework that can predict harmful social media interactions before they erupt, paving the way for interventions that can minimize harm and make platforms safer for users.
Made in Albany: How an Undergrad, Researcher and Intern Became a Chip Developer at IBM
Belle Antonovich’s first job after earning a bachelor’s in nanoscale engineering was in the same place where she studied and conducted research as an undergraduate student: the NY Creates Albany NanoTech Complex.