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Junior Earns Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
UAlbany Junior Parmesh Thakoordial was recently named a recipient of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, a prestigious national program created by former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky to support students committed to careers in the public sphere.
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UAlbany Launches New Program for Spanish/English Bilingualism
UAlbany’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures has launched a new Spanish/English Bilingualism Certificate of Achievement, giving undergraduate students across all majors the opportunity to formally recognize their language skills and expand their career potential in our increasingly interconnected world.
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UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
UAlbany rolled out the purple carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of its episode of "The College Tour" and the grand reopening of the newly renovated Campus Center Ballroom. Students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the refreshed space — now complete with upgraded AV technology and a modern look — for a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.
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Great Danes Honored as America East Presidential Scholars
Eleven UAlbany graduating seniors were named America East Presidential Scholars. The award recognizes student-athletes who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and earned their undergraduate degree in 2024-25.
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Desire for Patient Connection Inspires Future Doctor’s Spanish Language Journey
UAlbany track and field captain Leann Nicholas is graduating this weekend from UAlbany’s Honors College after majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology and Spanish. The aspiring doctor hopes her Spanish language proficiency will help her establish deeper connections with vulnerable patient populations.
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Transformational Teaching Celebrated at UAlbany as New Ember Award is Announced
The University at Albany recently recognized faculty members who have gone above and beyond to support students at its annual Spark and Torch Awards ceremony, held April 11 in the Campus Center Multipurpose Room.
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2025 Spanish Language Immersion Summer Camp!
UAlbany's 2025 summer camps for students ages 13-18 include a Spanish immersion in language and culture camp (7/14/25-7/18/25), a great opportunity for students to build language skills and explore a variety of Hispanic cultures.
Mauricio Rodriguez, FRE Minor, Chancellors Award winner 2025
French minor wins Chancellor's Award
French minor Mauricio Rodriguez is being honored 4/29/25 with the highest SUNY undergraduate honor, the Chancellor's Award!