News Center Archive

UAlbany'e mascot Damien the Great Dane takes a selfie with the statue of Minerva, framed in windows.
Who's that Girl? Meet Minerva
To kick off the launch of 'The Morning Minnie' news email, we thought we’d introduce Minerva herself, the Roman goddess of wisdom.
A young student holds up a beaker at STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
UAlbany Welcomes Capital Region Students for STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day
The University at Albany will welcome students and families from across the Capital Region on Saturday, April 11, for its second STEM and Earth Sciences Family Day.
A mom, a Great Dane mascot, a college-aged son and a dad stand in a row in front of a building
UAlbany Launches New Family Portal
The University at Albany is launching a new portal for parents, families and supporters of UAlbany students. The UAlbany Family Portal, powered by CampusESP, is a one-stop shop for information to help you support your student’s success and find out what’s going on at the University.
photograph of Dippikill retreat
UAlbany Brings Together Key Partners to Support the Future of Camp Dippikill
University at Albany Alumni Association (UAAA), Student Association (SA), and University Auxiliary Services (UAS) — known as the UAlbany Partners — are developing a path forward for Camp Dippikill, located in Warrensburg, N. Y. All agreed that Dippikill should be reopened and made available to existing and future generations of the UAlbany community.
A sign for the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering hangs above two doorways in a building with light tan and brick walls.
UAlbany Launches New Bachelor’s Programs in Mechanical Engineering
The University at Albany will launch two new undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering this fall that will prepare graduates for in-demand careers designing innovative solutions to society’s most complex and pressing problems.
UUlbany graduate student Pallav Savaliya stands in front of the Empire State Plaza.
Showcase 2026: Grad Student Rethinks Connection Through Third Spaces
University at Albany graduate student Pallav Savaliya has identified a shortage of third spaces in urban life across the United States, particularly for young people.
A statue of Minerva, goddes of wisdom
Coming next week: The Morning Minnie
After 10 years, Today at UAlbany is being reborn as The Morning Minnie. Watch for it starting April 6, 2026.