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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.
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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.