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Albany Named A City on the Rise with Great Danes Leading the Way
Albany was recently ranked fourth in LinkedIn’s inaugural “Cities on the Rise 2025,” a review of the 25 fastest-growing U.S. metro cities for jobs and new talent. The Albany metro area is emerging as a powerful magnet for talent, economic development and innovation—with the University at Albany playing a key role in its growth. The report highlights the University’s $1 billion economic impact on the local economy.
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UAlbany Nanotechnology Research Center to Receive $10 Million
UAlbany’s Center for Advanced Technology in Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics (CATN2) will receive another $10 million from Empire State Development as a hub for semiconductor and microelectronics research and development.
A NOAA G-IV jet prepares for takeoff from Honolulu, Hawaii.
New Study Shows Hurricane Hunter Flights Significantly Increase Forecast Accuracy
The researchers focused on Hurricane Hunter missions conducted with NOAA’s Gulfstream IV during recent Atlantic hurricane seasons.
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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.
UAlbany researchers accept a campus award for Distinguished Public Engagement.
UAlbany Researchers Develop FEMA Dashboard to Support Emergency Alert Messaging
Emergency managers across the nation now have access to a dashboard that can help them write effective alert messaging when disaster strikes, thanks to UAlbany researchers.
Graphic with headshots of UAlbany researchers featured on the Academic Minute.
‘University at Albany Week’ Airs on WAMC’s The Academic Minute
Albany’s WAMC Northeast Public Radio aired five segments from UAlbany faculty during “University at Albany Week” on The Academic Minute.
Governor Kathy Hochul stands with Nick Bassill and other New York emergency management leaders in front of a weather map inside the xCITE lab.
UAlbany Experts Share Insight on Disaster Preparedness After Texas Floods
With questions now being raised about disaster preparedness, leaders are turning to UAlbany's research and expertise.