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A group of seven people stand in front of a screen at the Association of Public Land-Grand Universities holding a plaque naming UAlbany as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.
UAlbany Recognized for Innovation & Economic Prosperity
In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the University at Albany has been designated an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).
Baby wearing a dark shirt with star pattern reclines on a white, furry blanket.
UAlbany Public Health Experts Discuss Surge in RSV Cases
Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing problems for babies and older adults. UAlbany public health experts weigh in.
Lednev and two generations of his student researchers accept awards at the Great Scientific Exchange conference in Covington, Ky.
Chemist Igor Lednev Presented with Charles Mann Award for Applied Raman Spectroscopy
The award is presented by the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies to recognize significant advancements in the field of applied Raman spectroscopy.
A student in a white lab coat is photographed through a glass window as she reaches up to write equations on the glass in purple and blue ink.
UAlbany Awarded $2.5M Grant to Pioneer STEM Success Programs
The prestigious five-year grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Driving Change program will strengthen academic supports and focus on developing more inclusive approaches to teaching in STEM disciplines, efforts that have been shown to disproportionately benefit students from underrepresented backgrounds.
UAlbany students Dylan Tarace and Jesenia Mathew stand in front of a UAlbany eSports banner inside the competitive video gaming arena at Draper Hall.
UAlbany Awards First Esports Scholarships: A Q&A with Dylan Tarace and Jesenia Mathew
We caught up with them to learn about their interest in competitive video gaming and joining UAlbany’s national championship-winning team.
A smiling UAlbany student in cap and gown holds a bouquet of flowers and a purple sticker identifying herself as a "1st Generation Gradate."
UAlbany Will Celebrate First-Generation Students With Week of Events
The University at Albany will celebrate students and graduates who were the first in their family to go to college during National FIRST GEN Celebration Week, set for Nov. 7 to Nov. 11.
A close-up photo of a button on an African American women's sweater that says New York State Voted.
As Midterms Near, Faculty, Students Weigh in on Issues
In advance of the 2022 midterms, UAlbany is hosting viewing parties and panel discussions, while students, faculty and staff are contributing to the discussion through contributed research, commentary and policy briefs on election-related issues.