News Archive

Shift to Virtual Offerings a Success for the Office of Career and Professional Development

Career Center Director Noah Simon walked us through some of the changes his team has made during the pandemic.

Beyond the Script: Theatre Program Partners with SSW Students to Simulate Field Training

With field training at a standstill during the pandemic, theater students and alumni act out the part of clients for social work Master’s students.

A Book Honors a Remarkable Archeologist and Teacher

A new is book dedicated to the life, work and legacy of former Anthropology and Classics professor and famed archeologist Stuart Swiny.

President's Forum on Health Disparities Draws Hundreds

The annual President’s Forum on Health Disparities on April 30 brought together more than 300 community members all focused on a common goal: ending minority health disparities.

5 Questions with Coach Dwayne Killings

UAlbany's new head coach for Men’s Basketball talks about his career, his family and his drive to promote ethical conduct and education to preparing the next generation of basketball leaders.

New York State Legislative Delegation Tours ETEC

Supportive members of the State Legislature, including Senators Michelle Hinchey and Neil Breslin and Assemblymember Patricia Fahy, visited campus to view the latest progress of ETEC’s construction.

UAlbany Prepares to Celebrate Commencement with Classes of 2020 & 2021

The University is gearing up to host a series of in-person commencement events at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium from Saturday, May 15, to Friday, May 21, for graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021.

Class of 2020 Grad Goes from First-Gen Student to Pro Soccer Player

His mother will be crossing the graduation stage on his behalf during the Great Dane Graduation Experience.

Finishing on a High Note: Seniors Take Top Awards

Hundreds of seniors were recognized for academic achievement and service to the University in awards ceremonies this month.

The Amazing Fanta Ballo Adds a Touch of Poetry to the Ceremonies

Poet, artist, budding economist and committed advocate for youth, Fanta Ballo will help President Rodríguez kick off the Virtual Commencement Ceremony by performing one of her spoken word poems.

UAlbany Meteorologist: NOAA’s Observed Warming Trend a Sign of Global Climate Change

A new NOAA report released last week shows that the United States is getting warmer and parts of it are getting wetter.

Four Tapped for Spring Terra Awards

Two students, a staff and faculty members are being honored with this spring’s Terra Awards for their commitment to a greener UAlbany.