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Richard F. Hamm's latest book centers on Arthur Garfield Hays, a prominent civil liberties lawyer who challenged racial discrimination during an era shaped by segregation, global war and political repression. Hamm details why Hays is worth studying and why he is still relevant today.

Early-career STEM researchers shared their work as part of the Graduate Pathway for Scholars program at a presentation and awards ceremony held last week. The growing program aims to encourage students who receive their PhDs in STEM fields at UAlbany to return as faculty members later in their careers.

UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez has been named vice chair of the board for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

UAlbany celebrated the official opening of the Thrive Hub in the Campus Center Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to a packed house of students, faculty and staff.

The funding for the Innovation Lab was included in the recent Commerce, Justice, and Science spending bill approved by Congress thanks to the support of U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko. It will be use toward new tools that help researchers measure the characteristics of new nanoscale devices and materials, as well as equipment used for packaging, the process by which the 200mm silicon wafers are turned into individual computer chips.

Jason Corace recently spoke with WTEN’s Anthony Krolikowski on “Bits & Boards,” a podcast focused on the Capital Region gaming scene, about his vision for the programs.

Marck Jeanty, a 2025 graduate of Spring Valley High School, is pursuing a degree in cybersecurity in UAlbany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. He traces his interest in the field to a high school cyber club, where he first learned to build websites and defend against basic attacks.