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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.
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Racing for Equity: 5k Event Celebrates Civil Rights Achievements and Spotlights Social Injustice
On Saturday, Oct. 8, University at Albany will be hosting the Race for Equity 5k — a community event designed to celebrate U.S. civil rights accomplishments, recognize enduring injustices and galvanize momentum for change.
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UAlbany Tapped to Lead $2.5 Million NSF Grant Aimed at Increasing STEM Participation Among Underrepresented Students
The five-year grant will support the SUNY Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (SUNY LSAMP) program.
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Bank of America Support Helps Summer STEM Program Grow
Monday was the kickoff for the Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP) Summer Institute at UAlbany, designed to expose students who are economically disadvantaged or are underrepresented in STEM fields to college programs that lead to careers in the sciences and health care spaces, and technical and licensed professions.
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Diversity Transformation Awards help promote equity at University
The awards, through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, offer microgrants for programs designed to promote greater equity for populations that have historically underrepresented, underserved or marginalized.