May 2016 NewsCenter Archive

Three nationally and internationally respected researchers and practitioners will assist the College in the development of new academic programs, the recruitment of the next round of faculty, and the launch of innovative research groups.

Award Recipients to be Recognized on May 13 at the New York State Museum.

#StressLessUAlbany will feature a series of fun activities in the University Library to help students relax. It will run through Friday, May 13, when this semester’s finals end.

The 13th annual Undergraduate Research Conference spotlights Presidential Undergraduate Research Award winners and many other undergraduates showcasing their research designs and implementations.

It's safe to say that when most students go off to college, they don’t envision themselves sitting on the fender of an FBI SWAT truck.

Faculty immerse themselves in program designed to promote student success post-graduation.

The Department of English recently hosted an undergraduate research and writing conference that included a roundtable discussion with editors and writers from Arch: UAlbany's only Undergraduate E-Journal of the Creative Arts. The conference, moderated by Professor Michael Leong, highlighted the current work of approximately 25 students.

Coveted summer stipend award will facilitate Kendra Smith-Howard’s investigation into how much consumer products made us feel clean — both of body and conscience.

As part of a long-standing partnership, CTG and the City of Schenectady will join a nationwide network that leverages city-university partnerships to accelerate innovation in local government.

Associate professor in information technology management outlines Panama Papers flaws and steps to be taken.

Recipients of this year’s President’s Excellence Awards were honored at a ceremony May 3 in the Campus Center Ballroom. The Excellence Awards recognize members of the faculty and staff who are exemplars of outstanding professional performance.

Physics major Nicole Wallack's research projects include studying exoplanets, galaxies, and Mars. She has presented her work at the last three American Astronomical Society meetings.

Students interested in atmospheric science, biological science, chemistry, forensic chemistry, mathematics, physics and computer science can enter UAlbany as a college junior through a new dual degree program with SUNY Adirondack.

More than 1,200 students write and photo-style 'thank you's' to donors and other supporters who have enhanced academic, recreational and cultural programing at UAlbany.

CEHC creates immersive group training that allows students to get into the minds of and planning of terrorist cells.

Changes are in store as construction is planned or ongoing for many areas of campus, including the Campus Center West addition, which is expected to be completed in mid 2016-2017.

Sociology major Chante Mayers-Barbot will spend the next academic year in the country, serving as a cultural ambassador for the United States. Her award covers all living expenses, as well as round-trip transportation, health benefits, and other amenities.

Two-year-old major is "maxed out" in enrollments, with students taking extra courses and securing jobs.

The U.S. Army's Defense Forensic Science Center is partnering with UAlbany Chemist Igor Lednev's research lab to test a patented technique involving microscopic analysis of biological and chemical samples.

The Great Danes will face No. 8 seed Syracuse in the tournament’s first round, Sunday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. It will be broadcasted live on ESPNU.

A partnership with Albany Med lets special ed students practice optimal responses to "Simulated Parents."

A new program led by the School of Public Health and SUNY Downstate Medical Center will build capacity at the Kazakh National Medical University to conduct research addressing HIV treatment gaps.

Karan Verma traveled 964 miles from his hometown of Chicago to test his resilience and attend the University at Albany. He did not know one person in New York State prior to arriving as a freshman. It was tough to leave behind his family, his home and friends.

For the men, it was the twelfth consecutive America East crown, the team’s thirteenth in the last 14 years. The women took home an eighth consecutive title, and have now won 10 of the last 11. Both will visit Princeton next weekend for the IC4A Championships.

Students from both institutions present recommendations at statewide mayors’ conference.

Students in Assistant Professor Keith Chan's social welfare class have produced a video to start a movement aimed at ending the silence and removing the stigma associated with mental illness. 

Softball’s Costello, soccer’s Fitzpatrick, basketball’s Hooley and tennis’s Sala make the grade on the fields, courts, and in the classroom.

Internationally esteemed researchers in criminology and family demography approved by the Board of Trustees for the highest faculty designation within the system.

Six teams of University at Albany MBA students presented sustainability-themed recommendations to clients to "green" the management of their organizations with strategies that included infrastructure renovations, employee engagement plans, marketing initiatives, and the implementation of new technologies.

As UAlbany prepares for its 172nd undergraduate commencement, a group of students at the ceremony will be the first to earn the new undergraduate minor in emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity.

Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies Jeanette Altarriba was recognized recently by the students of Fuerza Latina with the Dr. Carson Carr Award for her outstanding commitment to the advancement of Latino students and faculty.

The University at Albany celebrates LGBTQ+ and Allied graduates at its eighth annual Lavender Graduation today, featuring speaker Denise Norris. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.

Losing both parents at an early age, Michele Andre has overcome significant challenges to earn a college degree. She graduated from UAlbany on May 15 with a full-time position in the New York State Senate.

UAlbany was narrowly defeated by No. 8 ranked Syracuse, 11-9, on May 15 in the Carrier Dome. The program earned its first at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament this season, finishing with a 12-4 record.

More than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students participated in the University at Albany’s 172nd Commencement ceremonies, Friday, May 13, through Sunday, May 15.

University at Albany Associate Professor of art and art history Adam Frelin is taking a creative approach to the problem of urban vacancy by using lighting to 'breathe' life back into abandoned or empty homes.

The new Master of International Affairs program at Rockefeller College is designed to prepare students for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors within countries as well as in relations between them.

Exceeding expectations, seven graduates complete the first-of-its-kind undergraduate minor in emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity.

Theresa Pardo will serve a three-year term with a group integral to the development and integrity of major NSF initiatives.

UAlbany atmospheric scientist outlines which weather conditions are to blame for the extraordinary fires near Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education Jeanette Altarriba has announced the appointment of Suraj Commuri as associate dean for Undergraduate Research in the Office of Undergraduate Education. Commuri, an associate professor in the School of Business, joins a team dedicated to furthering the goals of undergraduate student engagement.

The competition asked students to identify a campus problem and send their solution in a one-minute video. Anthony Escamilla ’16, Jordan DiLapo ’16, and Jake Ruth ’16, pitched Youni, Inc., a campus-specific social networking platform for students. It garnered a $2,000 cash prize.

One percent of all black men in the U.S. are registered sex offenders, and black men enter the sex offender registry at nearly twice the rate of white men, a new University at Albany study finds.

In April, more than 30 professionals representing 22 different departments and organizations came together to discuss how to seamlessly integrate sustainability education instruction for all students at an Academic Forum on Sustainability.

Ph.D. candidate Theodore Letcher places first for his video on atmospheric warming's effects upon water resources in the Rockies, while graduate student Philippe Papin out-forecasts national competitors.

An Iraq war vet, Brian Huskie is raising capital for a University at Albany Foundation scholarship. It will be given annually to an Albany High refugee student.

The School’s Capital District Writing Project (CDWP) teamed up on a national project to improve student success in 22 districts across 10 states. A new study confirms the effectiveness of their efforts.

UAlbany was in the house at last week’s CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, the popular annual 3.5-mile road race that starts and finishes on Madison Avenue next to the Empire State Plaza.

Ten students representing the University at Albany CSTEP program recently presented at the 24th Annual CSTEP Statewide Student Conference held at the Sagamore on Lake George. The conference, “Journeys beyond Excellence,” sponsored by the New York State Education Department, featured more than 28 institutions and over 550 participants.

The day-long event gathered staff to participate in community service work at four different locations within the City of Albany.

The School of Criminal Justice will soon be home to the two most prestigious academic journals in its field, Criminology and Justice Quarterly.

The Computer Vision and Machine Learning Lab, under the direction of Associate Professor of Computer Science Siwei Lyu, will partner with software developer Kitware Inc. (Clifton Park, N.Y.), the University of California at Berkeley, Columbia University, and Dartmouth College to develop technologies to identify and recover forged digital images and videos.

The Justice Studies Association, an international association with firm roots in Albany, will convene leaders in social justice to explore Injustice, Inequality, Insecure Lives: Creating Social Justice at its annual conference to be held June 1-4 at the University.

The team of four is selling 3-inch embroidered “supporter patches” for a project in their Weekend MBA course. Proceeds benefit Leatherstocking Honor Flight, a local not-for-profit dedicated to taking vets to see the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C.

The University presents a compendium of highlights from the past year.

The issue of transgender people choosing to use the bathroom of their identity has led to a conflict of states' rights versus federal mandates. UAlbany experts weigh in.

A student team from an Interdisciplinary Studies course presents to an assemblage from the world's largest corporations on the growing risk of insider security threats.

UAlbany's expertise in data analytics and software engineering attracts two new businesses seeking to expand their local workforces.

Distinguished Teaching Professor James Acker has written a new book that sheds light on how the criminal justice system works — minus any legal jargon.

Highlights include creating a new leadership position, forming a strategic enrollment management council, and conducting a comprehensive study on perceptions of the University.

A readership opinion survey will be sent out in the coming months.