February NewsCenter Archive
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The RNA Institute Launches a New Brand Identity
The RNA Institute launches a fresh visual brand identity, including a new logo and dynamic web site. Each element of the new brand and visual identity is designed to highlight the Institute’s strategic focus and leadership position in developing RNA tools and technologies to address challenging human health problems.
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School of Public Health's Allison Appleton Named Harvard JPB Environmental Health Fellow
Allison Appleton, Sc.D., assistant professor of epidemiology at University at Albany, School of Public Health, has been selected as a JPB Environmental Health (EH) Fellow by the Harvard School of Public Health. -
UAlbany Climatologist Leads Project Developing a New Gauge of Climate Change
Andrei Lapenas is principal investigator on a National Science Foundation-sponsored project that converts a sensor originally designed to measure levels of the carbohydrate glucose in humans into one that can detect the effects of temperature, carbon dioxide and other environmental influences.
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UAlbany “Elect Her” Training Targets Political Imbalance
The University at Albany displayed its commitment to addressing the disparity of women in politics by recently hosting its first “Elect Her: Campus Women Win” workshop. The program is designed to encourage college women of all majors to take leadership roles in student government and future political office. -
UAlbany’s Dreby Explores Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies in Latest Book
In an era of increased debate over United States immigration laws, University at Albany sociologist Joanna Dreby explores the effect of restrictive policies on children and families in her latest book Everyday Illegal: When Policies Undermine Immigrant Families.
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Entrepreneurial UAlbany Students Leverage Passion for Superfood to Create ChugaChaga Tea
Two University at Albany students are combining their passion for good health with their entrepreneurial spirit and plan to launch a ready-to-drink tea called ChugaChaga by early summer. “Chaga is a very unique superfood, it’s a fungus that grows off birch trees,” said UAlbany junior Luke Evans of Bethel, N.Y.
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Study: Property Crime Down - If You Don’t Count Cyber Crime, Identity Theft
The U.S. crime rate continues to fall, according to the latest FBI’s release based on Uniform Crime Reporting from police departments. That’s because the federal report does not track online property crime, credit card fraud or identity theft, all of which are increasing, according to researchers at the University at Albany. -
Exploring the Future of Health Data Analytics at Forefront of UAlbany President's Forum on Data
The University at Albany will convene nationally recognized leaders for a series of conversations on the emerging frontier of health data analytics at the President's 2nd Annual Forum on Data from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the D'Ambra Auditorium, Life Sciences Research Building.
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Peace Corps Ranks UAlbany among 2015 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges & Universities
The Peace Corps lists UAlbany among the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in the U.S., with 13 alumni currently volunteering worldwide, according to the program’s recently released 2015 rankings.
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The Albany Promise Cradle to Career Partnership Releases 2014 Report Card
Albany-area education, business, community, and government leaders convene at the University to release the 2014 Albany Promise Report Card, which updates the progress being made to improve student achievement from cradle to career in the City of Albany.
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University at Albany Named to President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
UAlbany’s commitment to improving the quality of life in the Capital District and beyond earned it a place on the 2014 (U.S.) President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The national designation is granted by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
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UAlbany Sweeps America East Indoor Track and Field Championships
The University at Albany track and field program continued its league dominance, claiming the men’s and women’s 2015 America East Indoor Track Championship titles at the Armory in New York City last weekend.
