Department of English News Archive

UAlbany Professor’s Book Chronicles Life in Fukushima’s Nuclear Aftermath
A new book by UAlbany English Professor Thomas Bass chronicles the Japanese government’s push to resettle more people to the Fukushima nuclear exclusion zone amid ongoing safety and environmental concerns, as well as the grassroots network of citizen scientists who have emerged and are working to restore health and life amid radioactivity.
2025 English Department Research and Writing Conference, Showcase Day
The English Department Research and Writing Conference was a day to celebrate the excellent scholarship and research and the creative work that our students accomplish. Read the article here.

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.

UAlbany English Professor Featured in Netflix’s New Vietnam War Documentary
UAlbany English Professor Thomas Bass is a featured presenter in the new Netflix documentary, "Turning Point: The Vietnam War." The five-part series by filmmaker Brian Knappenberger was released April 30, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and examines the war’s consequences and its lasting impacts on American identity.

Great Minds Think Alike: Twin Graduating Seniors Share Their UAlbany Experience
Originally from Rochester, N.Y., the Adejumos did not plan to go to the same college, but found UAlbany too inviting to pass on.

2025 Research and Writing Conference, Showcase Day
View our program of excellent student work to be presented at our 2025 Research and Writing Conference as part of the University's Showcase Day, April 30th, 2025.

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.

Annual Living in Languages Colloquium to Explore Issues of Translation, Identity
The departments of English and Languages, Literatures and Cultures at UAlbany will present the 7th annual Living in Languages Colloquium this week, a two-day event focused on issues of translation, language and identity.