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Purple and gold confetti fills the air as students dressed in commencement gowns celebrate graduation on Collins Circle at the University at Albany.
UAlbany Launches Merit Pages to Celebrate Student Success
The University at Albany has launched Merit Pages, a single unified platform that allows the University to celebrate student accomplishments in and out of the classroom.
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Faces of UAlbany: Students Reflect on Black History Month
Students share their thoughts on Black History Month in this photo essay by Savanna Stoddart '24.
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UAlbany’s School of Education Ranks #4 for Online Master’s in Education Programs
The school has placed in the top 10 programs nationwide for eight years in a row and continues to be the top-ranked program in New York and the Northeast region.
A smiling graduate in a black cap and gown holds a diploma as she poses for a portrait on stage with two others dressed in black graduation robes.
NYS Approves New UAlbany Teacher Certification Programs
The three bachelor’s degrees will help New York address teacher shortage and fill the void left by the closure of The College of Saint Rose
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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.
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Hall of Fame Induction
Aaron Benavot was inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame for his work in international policy, adult learning and education and lifelong learning.
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Exploring AI in the Classroom
Haesol Bae was interviewed for WMHT’s New York NOW in October for a segment on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Her expertise focuses on how teachers can play a central role in supporting students while utilizing emerging educational technology, such as AI.
The image includes five individual portraits of the winners: Melissa Tracy (woman with straight dark hair, gray dress), Stephanie Hassan Richardson (woman with long brown dreadlocks, black and white patterned top, beaded hoop earrings), Tammy Ellis-Robinson (woman with curly dark hair pulled back, black top, bright red scarf), Camelia Lenart (woman with short dark hair, striped top, fuchsia blazer), and Leandra Harris (woman with short black twists, black top, silver beaded necklace, hoop earrings).
ODI Announces UAlbany's 2023-24 Diversity Transformation Award Winners
Projects funded in this award cycle aim to unite student dancers through hip-hop, explore intersectional research methods, cultivate inclusive spaces, celebrate UAlbany’s self-reliant scholars and connect current and prospective educators of color.