UAlbany Librarian Named Inaugural SUNY AI for the Public Good Fellow

UAlbany Librarian Allison Hosier
Allison Hosier, head of information literacy at the University at Albany Libraries, has been selected as a member of the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows.

By Amy Geduldig

ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 19, 2025) – Allison Hosier, head of information literacy at the University at Albany Libraries, has been selected as a member of the inaugural class of SUNY’s AI for the Public Good Fellows. The fellowship, announced by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., recognizes 20 expert SUNY faculty and staff from across the system representing a wide range of academic disciplines —from health sciences and business to English and environmental studies.

“As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are further engrained in everything we do, SUNY is making sure every student has this essential core competency within our excellent academic curriculum,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “We are all bombarded with information from all directions, with varying degrees of authenticity, and SUNY will equip every student with the skills to recognize what is true, and how to ethically use AI in their studies and in the world.”

As a fellow, Hosier will be a resource for UAlbany, providing targeted support for faculty and staff to incorporate AI literacy in their courses and learning activities, including the effective and ethical use of AI and teaching students to critically evaluate AI-generated content.

The fellowship aligns with SUNY’s broader initiative to revise its General Education Framework. Beginning in Fall 2026, undergraduate students across SUNY will be required to demonstrate competencies in AI ethics and information literacy, preparing them to navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape.

"Helping others cultivate cautious curiosity around AI has become a passion of mine over the last few years,” said Hosier. “As a librarian and a representative of UAlbany, where so much important work is being done around AI, I’m excited to have the opportunity to share what I’ve learned with our campus community. I also look forward to learning from others as we explore the role of AI in education and particularly its connections to information literacy.”