UAlbany’s BILPOC Faculty Advancement Initiative Embarks on its Second Year
The group plans to focus its 2023-24 professional development activities on academic writing

Bank of America Support for UAlbany STEM Program Hits $200,000 Mark
Dozens of high school students from across the Capital Region participated in the University at Albany’s Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Institute in July, conducting hands-on research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

UAlbany Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Today, the University at Albany’s EXCELlence in STEM Program received the 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.

Hobson Writes About 50 Years of Women In Hip-Hop in a Ms. Magazine Series
Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Professor Janell Hobson interviewed feminist scholars, professors, playwrights, djs and music executives for the series, which includes a syllabus and playlist.

New Report Affirms UAlbany’s Success in Serving Latino Students
While the report from Excelencia in Education found that graduation gaps between Latinos and white non-Hispanics have grown on average nationally, at UAlbany they have achieved parity.

UAlbany, Rockefeller Receive Grant to Establish SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium
Rockefeller College Professor Meredith Weiss will direct the new consortium, which is supported by a $500,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.
UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities Hosts Summer Research Students
Students heard from UAlbany doctoral researchers; toured the RNA Institute

Students Share Their Thoughts on Pride Month
Three students reflect on Pride Month, which honors the accomplishments and contributions of the queer community, and continues the ongoing fight for equal rights and protections.