International News

Jordan Taylor Hill sitting on stage with a drum and two microphones in front, preparing to play the drum with his hands.
Rhythms of the Diaspora
Join multidisciplinary artist Jordan Taylor Hill for an immersive exploration of Afro-diasporic rhythm, movement, and storytelling. Blending live drumming, call-and-response song, and participatory dance, this interactive performance traces the cultural connections between West African and Afro-Caribbean traditions while inviting audiences into collective rhythm-making.
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A Love of Language
Read the UAlbany Magazine article about Adele Touhey, a New Jersey native and first-generation college student, who earned an undergraduate degree in Chinese & Linguistics, a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language, and a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction — all from UAlbany. Today, Adele works in her “dream job” as senior learning designer at Duolingo.
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Conversation Partner Program Helps International Students Connect with Local Students
Read Intensive English Language Program (IELP) Activities Coordinator Susan Gorga's interview with the Albany Student Press about IELP's Conversation Partner Program.
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UAlbany Expands Global Partnerships in India with Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management
The University at Albany announced a new knowledge partnership with the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a new skill-focused university launching this fall in Bengaluru, India.
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Alum's Commitment to Public Service Shaped by Global Experience, Family Heritage
For Battulga “Tulga” Buyannemekh, a commitment to public service has always been both personal and professional. Shaped by his family’s example and a life that spanned multiple cultures, Buyannemekh now brings that commitment to his work with New York State’s Cyber Incident Response Team, following the completion of his PhD at the University at Albany.
Khem Sedhai, wearing a purple t-shirt with the UAlbany slogan, "Unleash Greatness," smiles and poses for a photo with the UAlbany mascot, Damien the Great Dane.
Navigating International Education: A Doctoral Student's Experience at UAlbany
Read an interview with Khem Sedhai, a PhD candidate in UAlbany's Department of Education Policy & Leadership and a data analyst for the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment's assessment and planning unit.
UAlbany leadership visits India to sign agreements and establish collaborations with local schools and universities
UAlbany Expands Global Collaboration During Visit to India, Launches Strategic Partnership with Ramaiah University
The University at Albany developed new international academic and research collaborations during a multi-city visit to India last week, highlighted by the launch of a new strategic knowledge partnership with Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) and visits to local schools and universities.
Students speak with staff members tabling an international education fair at UAlbany.
Report: Students who study abroad earn more after graduation
Students who studied abroad earn on average $4,159 more in their first job after graduation than those who did not, according to a recent report from The Forum on Education Abroad.