News Archive

Hackathon Brings Students Together for Gaming Challenge

Motivated by their passion for gaming, technology and camaraderie, students from UAlbany IEEE hosted the first ever “Hack-a-Damien” from April 12-14, featuring a 24-hour gaming competition, technical workshops and a vendor fair.

Transformational Teaching Honored at 2024 Spark & Torch Awards

The Campus Center Board Room heard heartfelt speeches, rounds of applause, and even brought a few to tears at UAlbany's annual Spark and Torch Award ceremonies.

Meet Albany’s New Broadcast Meteorologist: A Q&A with Jordan Due

Jordan Due, a student in UAlbany's Applied Atmospheric Science master’s program, can now be seen on Saturday nights on NEWS10 ABC, Albany’s local ABC affiliate, sharing her passion for all things weather.

Engineering Students Aid Workers with Disabilities

Engineering students Shak Williams, Jordan Jung and Jacob Bruno have built a device designed to aid New Yorkers living with disabilities who work at a mail sorting facility through the Center for Disability Services.

CAPS to Host 14th Annual 'Out of the Darkness' Walk for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention

UAlbany will host its 14th annual "Out of the Darkness" walk on Sunday, April 21 at noon. Coordinated by UAlbany’s Counseling and Psychological Services, the event will include tabling, a brief speaker program and remembrance ceremony and 1.5-mile walk.

Showcase 2024: Virtual Reality in the Classroom

A new course at CEHC is empowering the next generation of metaverse creators.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.