News Center Archive

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Three Years of Excellence Honored at President's Awards Ceremony
After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the President’s Excellence Award ceremony returned with an in-person celebration.
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Alumni Excellence Honored at Annual Awards Gala
Thirteen alumni were honored for their achievements and service at the annual Alumni Excellence Awards Gala, held April 30 at Wolferts Roost Country Club.
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs reading "Keep Legal Abortion" and "Our Future Our Fight Our Bodies"
Novkov Pens Response to Supreme Court Leaked Draft on Abortion Case
Interim Rockefeller College Dean Julie Novkov responded to the news of a leaked draft of a decision on a Mississippi abortion case with an analysis published by The Washington Post.
Sara Lance stands in front of research aircraft used during the airborne field campaign in the Arctic.
5 Questions with Faculty: Sara Lance
Atmospheric scientist Sara Lance is no stranger to conducting research high up in the clouds.
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A Podcast Gives a Voice to Students’ Challenges and Victories
Associate Professor Carmen Serrano set out in 2019 to establish a largely student-run podcast that would give a voice to underrepresented and marginalized UAlbany students and alumni. Despite a huge pandemic-caused interruption, she's met her goal.
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Rooftop Tour Shows Off the University’s New Solar Array
UAlbany hosted the press last week for the unveiling of the rooftop solar array that spans the Podium roof, a joint project with the New York Power Authority.
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Study Finds Variation in Land Use Correlates to Better DNA Health
Higher variation in land use was associated with longer telomere length, meaning those who lived around more varied land had longer “protective caps” on their DNA.