News Center Archive

A student holds a laptop during a meeting with TIAA's Laurie Brown-Goodwine at the State of Grace Conference.
Capstone Course Trains Students for Cyber Threats in the Financial Industry
Students in the course are partnering with TIAA to explore how the financial services institution may best protect its data and respond to emerging threats.
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UAlbany Students Celebrate Inspiring Figures During LGBTQ History Month
UAlbany students share what LGBTQ History Month means to them.
Candles, painted skulls, skeletons, garlands of orange paper marigolds and photos of deceased loved ones decorate a table in the Arts and Sciences building.
What to Know About Day of the Dead: A Q&A with Verónica Pérez Rodríguez
The Day of the Dead, a holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico and Guatemala, has become increasingly popular in the U.S. as people look to partake in colorful, joyful celebrations honoring loved ones who have died. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez, director of the Institute for Mesoamerican Studies at UAlbany, explains the meaning behind the holiday.
A woman in a jean jacket holds papers and smiles as she is seated at a table topped with colorful folders in a classroom with kids.
Massry Community Service Fellows Gain Hands-on Experience Volunteering with Area Nonprofits
Four UAlbany students spent their summers volunteering with local nonprofits on issues related to food insecurity, homelessness, addiction and health as part of the Massry Community Service Fellows Summer Program.
Fire engulfs the Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County.
New York State Mesonet, Department of Environmental Conservation Partner on New Fire Danger Rating System
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new real-time weather data tool to help inform New Yorkers when there is an increased risk of wildfires.
A crew member is seen installing panels on the roof of the University at Albany academic podium.
UAlbany Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Sustainability
For the 11th consecutive year, the University at Albany has been honored for its superb sustainability practices and emphasis on healthy student living in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition.
A man wearing khaki pants and a plaid button down shirt stands, smiling, in a brightly lit lab next to a DNA/RNA sequencing machine. The machine consists of two large metal cube-shaped containers with bottled of clear liquid on top of one, and a digital panel on the other.
UAlbany Chemist Receives Federal Support to Advance Tool for Complete RNA Sequencing
Shenglong Zhang, associate professor of Chemistry, received two Small Business Technology Transfer grants from the National Institutes of Health. The grants were jointly awarded to the University and UAlbany spinoff company DirectSeq Biosciences, Inc., which Zhang directs as founder and president.