
A Remarkable Student Achiever Leaves UAlbany a Lasting Gift
Before graduating in May, the highly honored Simone Hassan-Bey launched a scholarship for UAlbany students who, like herself, exhibit resilience and service to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

Former East Asian Studies Faculty Member Lihua Yu Passes Away
Lihua Yu, who taught Chinese language in the Department of East Asian Studies for more than twenty years, passed away on May 1, 2020 in Washington D.C. as a result of health complications caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).