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Seven students in professional attire stand holding award certificates and smile for a picture with UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez and Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Christakis in a conference room.
Eight UAlbany Students Win 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Eight UAlbany students will be recognized Thursday with the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest award the State University of New York bestows upon a student.
Two students walk on the grass in front of UAlbany's Downtown Campus on a sunny day.
UAlbany Programs Rank Highly Among U.S. News 2024 Best Graduate Schools
Several programs at the University at Albany have once again been ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Young people in fancy clothes perform at a vocal recital
Music Program Ends Season with Multiple Concerts in April
The Music Program of the Department of Music and Theatre closes out the season with 9 more concerts this month. All performances will take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center.
From left, Professor and Chair of Finance David Smith, Kevin Holder, Ashar Zahid, Tyler Rico, team leader Nohl Schwandtner and Sophia Hofer.
Students Credit CFA Challenge With Career-Shaping Skills
UAlbany, undergraduates Sophia Hofer, Kevin Holder, Tyler Rico, Ashar Zahid and team leader Nohl Schwandtner broke new ground at the CFA Institute Research Challenge, finishing among the top 18 universities in the world.
People in chairs and wheelchairs sit around tables under what appears to be a large window in the ceiling, showing blue sky and whispy clouds.
MPH Student Brings First Artificial Sky to Capital Region Nursing Home
MPH student Alexandra Smith applied for a grant for the artificial sky while working at the nursing home, and helped oversee its installation as a master's student at the School of Public Health.
A dozen young people sit in auditorium seats with laptops, notebooks and books and pose for a photo.
Theatre Program’s Festival of New Plays to Showcase Student Talent
Students in the Theatre Program of UAlbany’s Department of Music and Theatre will perform plays they have written at Fresh Acts: A Festival of New Plays, happening Wednesday through Saturday at the Performing Arts Center.
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Showcase 2024: School of Public Health Senior Probes Role of News Media in Perpetuating Harmful TikTok Trends
School of Public Health senior Michael Jakakas discusses his research on how TikTok challenges are covered by news media, and implications for public health. Jakakas will present his work at the SPH poster symposium at UAlbany Showcase Day on April 30.