News Center Archive

Vials of COVID-19 vaccine, in a row
In Partnership with UAlbany, NYSDOH Releases First-in-the-Nation Data & Analysis on COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness & Breakthrough Infections
Working with the University at Albany, the New York State Department of Health released data showing the effectiveness of vaccines in the fight against COVID-19 – showing that vaccinations remain the best way for New Yorkers to protect themselves, families and communities from COVID-19 and its most severe outcomes such as hospitalization.
Three students, all masked, standing together talking outside. The student in the middle is holding an opened notebook.
Gearing Up for a Great Fall Semester
As we look forward to a more regular campus environment this fall, abiding by protocols and requirements will ensure all community members’ health and safety – and also will bring back, and maintain, the vibrancy we’ve all missed the past year and a half.
A water bottle stands next to laptop with the words University at Albany, next to images of water bottles and labels for adding a tag to track water usage
‘Fill it Forward’ Program Reduces Waste, Aids Global Water Projects
A water use app donates money to global clean water projects every time you refill your water bottle.
A purple wall in a staricase is printed with the words Harvey House and shows repeating colorful images of Harvey Milk
New Harvey House Offers Welcoming Living Space for LGBTQ+ Students
A student-led effort results in a residence hall, opening this fall, dedicated to serving the needs of LGBTQ+ students.
UAlbany running back Karl Mofor races through defenders on the football field
Great Danes are Back in Action for Full Slate of Fall Sports
The Great Danes soccer teams, field hockey, cross-country, volleyball and football teams are back in action for the fall with numerous home games for Capital Region fans to enjoy.
Portrait photo of Brandon Lewis smiling and wearing a maroon sweater.
5 Questions with Brandon Lewis
Staff at the School of Public Health are passionate about helping students graduate ready for successful careers. We sat down with Brandon Lewis, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, to learn more about him and his work.
Kelly Wissman in front of a large tree branch and green foliage
A Children’s Literature Educator Champions the Humanizing Classroom Experience
Kelly Wissman’s belief in the potential for children's literature, the arts and writing to help young learners better understand themselves and their world has made her the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award of the International Literacy Association.