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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.
Composite image with five headshots of the featured presenters: Rachel Breidster, a woman with short pink hair and green sweater; Carol Tonge Mack, a woman with shoulder-length curled black hair, white blazer and white top; Aja Martinez, a woman wearing a green V-neck wrap dress and long brown hair; Kristi Clemens, a woman with half shaved head and curly brown hair swept to the left, wearing a bright blue top; Brian Arao, man with short beard wearing brown and teal rectangle-rimmed glasses.
‘Conceptualizing, Implementing and Sustaining Inclusive Spaces’ Workshop and Speaker Series
UAlbany’s Writing and Critical Inquiry Program is poised to kick off the “Conceptualizing, Implementing and Sustaining Inclusive Spaces” workshop and speaker series, which will run through the Spring 2024 semester, with events open to UAlbany students, faculty and staff, and the broader community.
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Plays, Talks, Film and Crafts Celebrate Black History Month on Campus
In celebration of Black History Month, the University and community present a wide range of events and gatherings.
Paul Morgan stands at a table addressing a room of students gathered for a lunch meeting. Morgan is smiling, wearing a tan blazer and white button up shirt.
Introducing the Inaugural Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity: A Q&A with Professor Paul Morgan
Professor Paul Morgan, inaugural director of UAlbany's Institute for Social and Health Equity, shares insights on the importance of studying health disparities, his path to this research area and what drew him to the University.
Composite image depicts three portraits of Judge Seth Marnin smiling outdoors in a suit and tie, UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez in a suit and glasses outside, and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. in a suit and glasses against a blue backdrop with the SUNY logo.
UAlbany Leadership Series Welcomes Judge Seth Marnin '92, '94
New York State Judge and UAlbany alumnus Seth Marnin will be the featured guest at the first Leading Questions event of the semester on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
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Advancing Research on Minority Health Disparities: A Q&A with CEMHD Director Elizabeth Vásquez
Vásquez embarks on first semester as director of UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities
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UAlbany Libraries Receive Insight into Diversity Magazine’s Inaugural Library Excellence in Access and Diversity Award
The University Libraries at the University at Albany has received the inaugural 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.
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.