News Archive

Honors College Student is Part of Albany's Tulip Court

First-year student Sakthi Muthukrishnan, a finalist for Tulip Queen 2022, is part of the tulip team focusing on service to the community.

Three Years of Excellence Honored at President's Awards Ceremony

After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the President’s Excellence Award ceremony returned with an in-person celebration.

Alumni Excellence Honored at Annual Awards Gala

Thirteen alumni were honored for their achievements and service at the annual Alumni Excellence Awards Gala, held April 30 at Wolferts Roost Country Club.

Novkov Pens Response to Supreme Court Leaked Draft on Abortion Case

Interim Rockefeller College Dean Julie Novkov responded to the news of a leaked draft of a decision on a Mississippi abortion case with an analysis published by The Washington Post.

5 Questions with Faculty: Sara Lance

Atmospheric scientist Sara Lance is no stranger to conducting research high up in the clouds.

A Podcast Gives a Voice to Students’ Challenges and Victories

Associate Professor Carmen Serrano set out in 2019 to establish a largely student-run podcast that would give a voice to underrepresented and marginalized UAlbany students and alumni. Despite a huge pandemic-caused interruption, she's met her goal.

Rooftop Tour Shows Off the University’s New Solar Array

UAlbany hosted the press last week for the unveiling of the rooftop solar array that spans the Podium roof, a joint project with the New York Power Authority.

Study Finds Variation in Land Use Correlates to Better DNA Health

Higher variation in land use was associated with longer telomere length, meaning those who lived around more varied land had longer “protective caps” on their DNA.

Engineering Solutions for People Living with Disabilities

For UAlbany students Guillermo Mijancos, Joseph Salgado and Michael L. George, engineering is more than just a construction tool. It’s a critical way of thinking about solutions that can benefit our lives. The three electrical and computing engineering majors recently completed their senior capstone project, with a focus on aiding and improving the lives of people living with disabilities.

Study: Diminishing Arctic Sea Ice Has Lasting Impacts on Global Climate

As the impacts of climate change are felt around the world, no area is experiencing more drastic changes than the northern polar region.

A Sociologist Assesses How Immigration Enforcement Affects Children Over Time

For the first time, a study explores the dynamics of immigration enforcement that shape children's lives over time. Led by Joanna Dreby of Sociology and two UAlbany colleagues, the research is published in the Journal of Marriage and Family.

In Published Study, Chen Lab Elevates Understanding of Genetic Expression

An RNA Institute professor and his two lab mates aid in finding a key to how changes in RNA structure occur and switch genetic expression from ‘on’ to ‘off,’