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.
NEH Grant Supports Efforts to Integrate History into CEHC, SPH Undergraduate Courses
The new funding will be used to create a unique partnership between the Department of History, CEHC and SPH.
Ekenna’s Research Tackles Robotics, Mathematics and Malaria
Assistant Professor Chinwe Ekenna is an active researcher who is also focused on fostering opportunities, particularly for young women, in STEM fields — as a mentor and advocate for equity and inclusiveness in the workplace, life and learning environments.
Amid Harsh Times, UAlbany Pays Tribute to the AAPI Community
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month affords UAlbany time to reflect on the rich heritage and significant contributions of those in the greater Asian and Pacific descent communities, especially in the wake of an increase in unprovoked attacks upon these communities and new anti-hate legislation.
Psychologist and Educator Named Distinguished in Service by SUNY
Longtime UAlbany teachers, researchers and administrators Edelgard Wulfert of Psychology and Alan Wagner of Educational Policy & Leadership are promoted to SUNY’s highest faculty rank.
Interdisciplinary Town Hall Looked at Lessons Learned, Ways to Move Forward
The School of Public Health, School of Social Welfare and College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity teamed up for a town hall discussion on the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President outlines brighter financial future in his Spring Address
After a challenging year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Spring University Address offered hope on the horizon, including a better than expected financial picture, and new investments in EOP and the climate Center of Excellence.
5 Questions with Faculty: Michitake Aso
Mitch Aso of History will be teaching a new course this fall that studies the past to help understand current challenges — in this case, the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Excitement Grows for Return of In-Person Commencement for Classes of 2020 & 2021
We caught up with two new graduates, one from the Class of 2020 and one from the Class of 2021, to ask about their commencement plans and experiences at UAlbany.
UAlbany Honors Dedicated Employees
Last Friday, the University honored more than 100 employees who reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or 60 years of service between July 1, 2019 and Sept. 1, 2020.