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Researchers are exploring a new method to improve weather and climate forecasts that relies on a tiny but powerful assistant — stable water isotopes.

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.

The University at Albany is offering new academic programs that will help shape future leaders to address the world’s evolving climate and environmental challenges.

Even when classes are not in session, University at Albany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.

The Mesonet’s Schuylerville site, located at Saratoga County’s Hudson Crossing Park, was the first station to start collecting weather data in August 2015.

Daniel Harkin was selected this summer for the William M. Lapenta internship program, which offers undergraduate and graduate students paid summer positions at NOAA-affiliated facilities.

The researchers focused on Hurricane Hunter missions conducted with NOAA’s Gulfstream IV during recent Atlantic hurricane seasons.

Albany’s WAMC Northeast Public Radio aired five segments from UAlbany faculty during “University at Albany Week” on The Academic Minute.