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School of Business Maintains Exclusive Dual Accreditation

UAlbany's business school is one of the less than 2 percent of business degree programs worldwide to be AACSB accredited in both business and accounting.

Perseverance on Target for Mars Landing

After having traveled nearly 292.5 million miles, NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft is just about set to touch down on Mars. UAlbany faculty researchers share in the excitement that is the culmination of a seven-month trip from Earth and nearly eight years of planning.

UAlbany Concludes Historic  Fundraising Campaign  

The University at Albany concludes the most ambitious and successful fundraising campaign in its history, with more than 34,000 alumni and friends contributing $162 million, surpassing the campaign goal of $150 million.

Learning by listening: President continues tours of schools and colleges

COVID-19 and budgetary challenges are part of the conversation as President Rodríguez and his Executive Council meet with deans, VPs, faculty and staff.

Conference Seeks Racial Justice in Planning Neighborhoods

United States zoning laws are the legacy of racism, according to participants in the five-day Planning for Racial Justice Conference that begins Feb. 23.

Mitigating Stress, Almost One Year In

Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, students, faculty and staff alike are still adjusting to a new normal that none of us could have anticipated – physical distancing, remote learning, quarantining and the stress that comes along with navigating a global health crisis.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month

LaTosha Brown of Black Votes Matter will speak at the MLK Celebration, and an exhibition entitled "The First Step to Freedom" opens in the Campus Center.

UAlbany Center Research: Home Support Reduces Cost of Treatment for Young People with Emotional Difficulties

New research from UAlbany’s Center for Human Services Research (CHSR) shows that a program for treating young people with serious mental health needs in their homes and communities saves money for Medicaid by reducing the number of stays in residential treatment facilities.

MBA student finishes third in international business competition

Evening MBA student Prachi Bharadwaj competed solo in an international business simulation competition and came home with third prize.

Education Abroad Spring Events Start Today

Most Spring and Summer 2021 education abroad programs have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's not too early for freshmen and sophomores to start planning to study abroad before they graduate.

Gender & Sexuality Month Brings Full Calendar of Virtual Events

A full month of virtual events will celebrate Gender and Sexuality Month, including a keynote presentation from a well-known actress as well as Zumba, educational talks and trivia.

Professor pens article on historic election of Kamala Harris

Janell Hobson, chair of Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, published an article in Ms. Magazine about what it means to have women in the highest offices in the country.