'Intersections' Designed to Get Freshmen Talking About Social Justice and Inclusion
This year’s Welcome Week included a two-day presentation for freshmen called Intersections, led by about 40 student educators and focusing on the importance of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Racing for Equity: 5k Event Celebrates Civil Rights Achievements and Spotlights Social Injustice
On Saturday, Oct. 8, University at Albany will be hosting the Race for Equity 5k — a community event designed to celebrate U.S. civil rights accomplishments, recognize enduring injustices and galvanize momentum for change.
Microgrants for UAlbany women support education and career goals
Thirty-one UAlbany women received funding through Initiatives for Women (IFW), a program that supports professional and educational development through competitive microgrants.
UAlbany Tapped to Lead $2.5 Million NSF Grant Aimed at Increasing STEM Participation Among Underrepresented Students
The five-year grant will support the SUNY Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SUNY LSAMP) program.
Bank of America Support Helps Summer STEM Program Grow
Monday was the kickoff for the Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Institute at UAlbany, designed to expose students who are economically disadvantaged or are underrepresented in STEM fields to college programs that lead to careers in the sciences and health care spaces, and technical and licensed professions.
Diversity Transformation Awards help promote equity at University
The awards, through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, offer microgrants for programs designed to promote greater equity for populations that have historically underrepresented, underserved or marginalized.
ASRC Hosts Inclusive High School Retreat at Whiteface Mountain
The project, called “Common Ground in the Clouds" aims to connect students in the Adirondack region with peers from Indigenous schools.
ODI Observation to the Community
Over the last two weeks, we have been repeatedly shaken by our society’s twin generational sicknesses of racism and an unrelenting culture of violence.