Four Students Receive SUNY/OMH Scholarships to Fuel Pipeline of Mental Health Professionals
SUNY Chancellors John B. King Jr. used the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month to recognize the SUNY/OMH Scholarship Program winners, a total of 15 students from across nine SUNY campuses.
UAlbany Applauds 5,000 New Graduates During Weekend Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 5,000 students celebrated their graduation from the University at Albany, which hosted its 181st commencement festivities from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. Among the graduates were an estimated 3,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, including recipients who completed their degrees last summer and fall as well as over the winter. UAlbany held a series of commencement events for the Class of 2025 throughout the week, highlighted by individual stage crossings and the University-wide outdoor undergraduate ceremony.
Student Research and Creativity on Display at 3rd Annual Showcase
The event featured poster displays, oral presentations, demonstrations, panel discussions, recitals, art exhibitions and performances that reflect new and original exploration of topics in STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences and the professions.
Showcase 2025: UAlbany Researchers Leverage Machine Learning to Predict Depression in College Students
Researchers at the Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at UAlbany are leveraging machine learning to help identify and analyze trends in college student health and mental health. So far, they’re finding that the models perform particularly well when predicting depression, which is one of the most prevalent mental health issues on campus.
Friday Knights Program for Students with Autism Finds New Home at UAlbany
The Friday Knights Supported Recreation Program, which ran for 20 years at the College of Saint Rose, providing recreation and socialization for local youth with autism spectrum disorders, has found a new home at UAlbany following the college's closure last year.
UAlbany School of Education Faculty Presenting at AERA 2025
The annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) begins this week and UAlbany School of Education faculty, students and alumni will be there in numbers to present research on a multitude of topics.
UAlbany Partnering on Initiative to Address Problem Gambling on College Campuses
The Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at UAlbany is partnering with the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) on a new initiative to address problem gambling on college campuses.
StAR Grants Fund 17 Initiatives that Spotlight Research Excellence and Public Impact
The University at Albany will award $500,000 during the 2025-2026 academic year to 17 initiatives that reflect the University’s academic and research excellence and address real-world challenges. Designed to create opportunities that further enhance the strategic priorities of the University, the Strategic Allocation of Resources (StAR) program provides resources and funding to projects that drive innovation and make meaningful societal contributions.