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Photo depicts students leading UAlbany's 2023 "Out of the Darkness" walk. In front are six students holding a blue banner reading "American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Capital Region New York". They are followed by a crowd of walkers. Brianna Lennon is among the banner holders, wearing a purple hoodie and dark aviator sunglasses.
School of Social Welfare Senior Named 'BSW Student of the Year'
University at Albany senior Brianna Lennon has been named “BSW Social Work Student of the Year” by the New York State chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Beyonce rides side-saddle on a white horse, carrying an American flag and dressed in red, white and blue cowboy-inspired garb
Hobson Shares Insights on Symbolism, Historical Context of Beyoncé's Album Cover
Janell Hobson, professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, discussed the symbolism and historical messages behind Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album cover in an interview with NPR and an article in Ms. magazine.
An older man in a tan suit coat and yellow tie leans into a dark wood lectern and speaks into a microphone
UAlbany Awards William Kennedy the Medallion of the University
Kennedy — an Albany native who founded the New York State Writers Institute at UAlbany in 1983 and whose work chronicled the hard lives of the city’s poor, often at the hands of its political machine — was selected for his leadership in making Albany a must-visit stop for decades of literary and creative giants.
Poster features colorful print of UAlbany campus with the words "Albany Film Festival University at Albany Saturday, April 6, 2024 NYS Writers Institute Albany Film Festival"
4th Annual Albany Film Festival to Bring Film Lovers to Campus
The New York State Writers Institute will host the 4th annual Albany Film Festival at UAlbany this Saturday, giving film lovers a chance to see screenings by aspiring student filmmakers and acclaimed directors, as well as panel discussions with industry professionals.
Image depicts eight painted signs made of cardboard, propped up on the front steps of UAlbany’s academic podium. The photo was taken in the evening, and the sky in the background is blue, lightly clouded and darkening. The signs say: your voice matters, believe in survivors, support victims, we love survivors, love should never hurt, love should not hurt, no means no, and everyone knows someone. Small green LED tea lights are scattered around the signs.
Office of Health Promotion Hosts Month-long Event Series for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Throughout April, the University at Albany’s Office of Health Promotion will host a variety of programs, events and tabling opportunities for the campus community to engage with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Explore this event roundup to learn about the many ways you can get involved.
A student views a computer screen in front of a wall with a neon sign that says "AI."
CEHC Artificial Intelligence Competition Offers Cash Prizes to Student Teams
The top team will receive a $1,000 cash prize, second place will receive $500 and another $500 will be awarded to the team judged “most creative” in their proposed concept.
ASRC's Jeff Freedman joins students to review weather balloon data in real time from a laptop in the ETEC parking lot.
Tracking the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: A Q&A with Jeff Freedman
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada.