News Center Archive

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$2 Million Hearst Foundations Award Set to Expand UAlbany’s ‘Internships in Aging Project’
University at Albany’s “Internships in Aging Project” (IAP) is expanding thanks to a new $2 million Hearst Foundations grant, which will support 30 additional interns over the next five years and, for the first time, open the program to Master of Public Health students.
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Brian Tang: The Costs of Living Weather Blind
For decades, the U.S. country has wisely invested in the pieces needed to improve forecasts — collecting observations, performing research and developing more capable computer models. Much of this work is performed and funded through government agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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AI Plus Symposium Examines Tech's Impact on Education
UAlbany hosted a national gathering of academics, educators, students and professionals for its inaugural AI Plus Symposium, held March 6-8. The event explored the transformative potential and challenges of artificial intelligence in education.
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5Q with Melissa Arnold Lyon on the Impacts of Teacher Strikes
Teacher strikes may be more effective than previously thought and have little or no impact on student academic achievement, according to new research from Melissa Arnold Lyon.
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UAlbany Lauds Assembly Support for NYS Mesonet
Built, operated and maintained by the University at Albany on behalf of New York State after Superstorm Sandy, the NYS Mesonet last year celebrated 10 years of watching the skies over New York.
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Study Finds Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Fatal Police Shootings Vary Widely State to State
A key finding was that New York has the lowest rate of police shooting per 100,000 residents across all racial and ethnic groups, with rates that were between 50% and 80% lower than the national averages.
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Showcase 2026: Olzak Blends Ancient Craft and Modern Art
UAlbany student Joel Olzak's work, along with that of other graduating MFA students, will be on display during Showcase 2026, the University at Albany’s annual celebration of student research, scholarship and creative activity.