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UAlbany’s ‘Freedom Dreaming' artwork selected for exhibition at Columbia Teachers College
Artwork exploring themes of educational justice and freedom created as part of the University at Albany’s Freedom Dreaming for Educational Justice project is currently on display at Columbia University’s Teachers College.
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SUNY's Hispanic Leadership Institute Celebrates 5 Years
Under the leadership of UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez, the HLI works to identify, develop and recrui Hispanic/Latinx leaders in higher education.
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UAlbany Earns ‘Seal of Excelencia’ for Latina and Latino Student Success
UAlbany has been granted the prestigious Seal of Excelencia, a rigorous certification of the University’s data-driven approach to ensuring Latina and Latino students are supported and thriving academically.
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Indigenous Students to Host Vigil Honoring Residential School Survivors
The Indigenous Student Association at the University at Albany will host a vigil this Friday in remembrance of the children who died while attending Indian Residential Schools in the U.S. and Canada.
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New BILPOC Faculty Mentoring Group Launches at UAlbany
BILPOC faculty mentoring group centers community building, skill sharing and professional development
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UAlbany Receives 5th Consecutive HEED Award for Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Prestigious recognition is a testament to the University’s efforts to broaden diversity and promote inclusivity among students, faculty and staff
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UAlbany Again Ranks Among Leaders in Social, Economic Mobility
The University at Albany continues to serve as a powerful engine of opportunity according to recent national accolades focused on how universities impact the lives of their most economically disadvantaged students.
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'Intersections' Designed to Get Freshmen Talking About Social Justice and Inclusion
This year’s Welcome Week included a two-day presentation for freshmen called Intersections, led by about 40 student educators and focusing on the importance of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.