News Archive

UAlbany Celebrates Class of 2023

UAlbany’s new graduates have officially joined the ranks of more than 197,000 alumni worldwide after a series of commencement events over the long weekend.

18-Year-Old UAlbany Graduate Doesn’t Shy Away From Challenge

Christoph Cervantes graduated from UAlbany last week at just 18 years old, after entering as a 16-year-old freshman with 54 credits under his belt. He plans to enter the University’s PhD in Sociology program this fall.

Virginia Goatley Named Dean of UAlbany’s School of Education

Virginia Goatley, a longtime leader and nationally recognized scholar at the University at Albany, has been named dean of the School of Education, Provost Carol Kim announced.

Student Advising at its Best

Four outstanding staffers were honored this week with the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising.

Ten Graduate From First Class of Provost's Leadership Academy

The new Academy is designed to serve associate professors and early full professors, in order to facilitate the success of the University's emerging leaders.

President Rodríguez Joins White House Commission on Hispanic and Latino Educational Equity

The Commission, which was announced in September by the White House and is holding its inaugural meeting today, is charged with advising President Biden through Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on a range of issues related to removing barriers to educational equity and economic opportunity for Hispanics and Latinos.

UAlbany Ready to Celebrate Commencement 2023

The University at Albany is gearing up to host commencement events to celebrate the Class of 2023.

Public Service, Public Engagement Honored at Awards Ceremony

Winners, along with their colleagues and deans, were celebrated at a reception and awards ceremony in the Performing Arts Center, hosted by President Havidán Rodríguez along with Provost Carol Kim and Director of Public Engagement Mary Hunt.

Alumni Excellence Honored at Awards Gala

Eleven members of the University at Albany community were honored for their achievements and service at the Alumni Association’s annual Excellence Awards Gala.

Eight Students Win the Chancellor’s Award, SUNY’s Highest Honor

Eight UAlbany students were among the 2023 Chancellor’s Award winners who were celebrated at an awards ceremony in downtown Albany.

Engineering Students Earn Top Prize at CREATE Symposium

Three College of Engineering and Applied Sciences students have been honored for their work in developing solutions to aid workers living with disabilities at the annual CREATE Symposium.

UAlbany Starts a New Tradition With its Inaugural Showcase

More than 1,500 student participated in Showcase and the energy on campus was palpable, President Rodríguez said.