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Department News Archive
Professor Ulrich Hounyo Receives 2025-2026 Faculty Research Award
Professor Ulrich Hounyo has been selected as a recipient of the 2025–2026 Faculty Research Award Program (FRAP).
Two Economics Honors Students Receive Presidential Award for Undergraduate Research
Two of our honors economics majors, Amar Malik and Doresh Khemraj, have received the 2024-2025 Presidential Award for Undergraduate Research in recognition of their outstanding research accomplishments.
Economics Faculty Recognized by Students in "Thank You Teacher" Program
Two of our faculty members, Professor Pinka Chatterji and Professor Benjamin Griffy, were recently recognized by students through the Spring 2025 “Thank a Teacher” program.
Transformational Teaching Celebrated at UAlbany as New Ember Award is Announced
The University at Albany recently recognized faculty members who have gone above and beyond to support students at its annual Spark and Torch Awards ceremony, held April 11 in the Campus Center Multipurpose Room.
Distinguished Professor Kajal Lahiri Recognized in Research.com Scientist Ranking
Distinguished Professor Kajal Lahiri is listed as one of the World's Best Economics and Finance Scientists in the 2025 ranking by Research.com.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
Susmita Dasgupta Wins Excellence Award from Albany Alumni Association
Susmita Dasgupta (MS Economics, 1990; PhD Economics, 1992) won the 2025 Excellence in Science & Technology Award from the University at Albany Alumni Association. The Award pays tribute to alumni for extraordinary distinction in science and/or technology. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on April 26th.
Meet Gillian Hamilton, a Capital District native, who is pursuing her Master’s degree in Economics at University at Albany
Meet Gillian Hamilton, a Capital District native, who is pursuing her Master’s degree in Economics at University at Albany.