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Anderson Weaves Memory, Meaning Through 'Black Excellence'
The University Art Museum is opening its fall season with the largest solo exhibition to date by artist Noel W. Anderson, Black Excellence. The show, which runs from now through April 3, 2026, brings together more than 35 works — tapestries, video and works on paper — that challenge viewers to reconsider history, identity and the stories embedded in images.
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CNSE Brings Semiconductor Workforce Programs to India
The collaboration comes as the government of India is ramping up the country’s domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity through the India Semiconductor Mission, potentially doubling the sector’s economic output by 2030, and as UAlbany seeks to expand the global reach of its high-tech workforce training programs.
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UAlbany Summer: PhD Student Bringing Energy, Wastewater Research to Nigeria
Alfred Navokhi Apaji spent the summer working on wastewater treatment and energy production solutions that he can eventually take home to his small town of Wukari in Nigeria, where the lack of regular electricity, clean water and waste disposal leads to frequent illness and missed school.
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UAlbany Expands Student Health and Wellness Resources with TimelyCare Partnership
UAlbany students—whether they live on or off campus—will now have access to TimelyCare, a new virtual health and wellness platform offering 24/7 access to medical and mental health support.
A girl with dark hair and a longsleeve shirt stands in front of a whiteboard with equations while a Raman spectroscopy laser is pointed at the wall behind her.
UAlbany, Girls Inc. Highlight STEM Through Eureka! Program
UAlbany once again served as hosts for the Girls Inc. Eureka! Program, a free, five-year college readiness program that provides girls with an introduction to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Award recipients at 2025 IFW Ceremony
UAlbany Celebrates More than 50 Scholars at Annual Initiative for Women Awards Ceremony
UAlbany celebrated the achievements of over 50 researchers, scholars and professionals across a wide-range of disciplines during the annual 2025 Initiatives for Women (IFW) Summer Celebration, held July 31. With over $30,000 distributed this year, the ceremony reflected the longstanding support UAlbany students, faculty and staff receive from the larger campus community.
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UAlbany Receives Insight Into Academia Award for Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being
The University at Albany received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine. The Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award recognizes institutions that commit to campus-wide integration of mental health initiatives, including accessible services, peer support, emotional resilience, and proactive policy.
A group of children and adults in light blue shirts gather around Damien, UAlbany's Great Dane mascot, and pose for a celebratory picture in front of a screen that says "dance"
UAlbany Dance Council Brings Free After-School Dance Club to Local Elementary School
This past spring, members of the University at Albany Dance Council traveled to the Albany City School District’s Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology to bring a free after-school dance program to local elementary students.