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Group of UAlbany Alumni Unveil 9/11 Memorial Bench Ahead of 20th Anniversary
The bench sits on the new walking path to ETEC on the Uptown Campus, directly behind the Boor Sculpture Studio.
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UAlbany Boosts Capital Region STEM Degree Awards Amid Pandemic
Despite unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Capital Region’s STEM talent pipeline increased over the last year – thanks in large part to the University at Albany.
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A Remarkable Student Achiever Leaves UAlbany a Lasting Gift
Before graduating in May, the highly honored Simone Hassan-Bey launched a scholarship for UAlbany students who, like herself, exhibit resilience and service to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
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UAlbany Designated as a Health Promoting University
The University at Albany has joined eight universities nationwide that have officially adopted the Okanagan Charter, designating the University as a Health Promoting University and establishing it as a member of the United States Health Promoting Campuses Network.
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NYS Writers Institute Announces Fall 2021 Schedule of Events
The NYS Writers Institute opens its season Thursday and has a full slate of events, most of them in-person for the first since author visits shut down in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Expert in Public Human Services Addresses the Child Welfare Workforce Disparity
Catherine Lawrence, associate professor in the School of Social Welfare, believes a greater diversity of the child welfare workforce could significantly mitigate disparate negative outcomes for children and families of color.
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UAlbany, HVCC, Albany Law Launch Legal Studies Pathway Program
The University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College and Albany Law School are launching a Legal Studies Pathway Program, which will guarantee admitted students the opportunity to earn a degree from each institution