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5 Questions with CTG UAlbany Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernandez
The Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernandez has worked for a wide variety of organizations, providing expertise in the areas of information and knowledge in society. Gascó-Hernandez provides insight into the role that organizations such as libraries can play in advancing our knowledge and understanding of AI.
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Endowed Professorships, President’s Excellence Awards Announced
Two dozen University faculty and staff members were recognized Wednesday for their service to the institution with endowed professorships and the President’s Excellence Awards.
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UAlbany Students, Special Olympics Athletes Share Bond Through Unified Sports
A first-generation college student from the Bronx, Magdalena Martinez learned the importance of compassion and care as a child while watching her mother recovered from a stroke and her brother survive his first days of life as a preemie in the NICU. These experiences were on her mind when she first volunteered to help athletes with disabilities participate in the Unified Sports program at UAlbany.
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5 Questions with Rui Li: Exploring Geographic Information Systems
We caught up with Rui Li to learn about his background and the future of geospatial technologies.
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Showcase 2025: CEHC Students Study Real World Impact of Cyber Attacks
Ariel Pinto, professor and chair of the Cybersecurity Department, teamed up this spring with the Electrical Power Research Institute, a non-profit energy research and development organization, on a cybersecurity research course for sophomores and juniors.
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5 Questions with Talia Klippel and Natalia Zehner about the New President’s Fellowship Program
Meet Talia Klippel ‘26 and Natalia Zehner ‘26, two transfer students who worked in the President's Office this year as part of the new President’s Fellowship Program. Launched last fall, the program provides undergraduate transfer students with mentoring, networking and professional development experience while working in the President’s Office.
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UAlbany Partnering on Initiative to Address Problem Gambling on College Campuses
The Center for Behavioral Health Promotion and Applied Research at UAlbany is partnering with the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) on a new initiative to address problem gambling on college campuses.