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A young woman wearing graduation garb smiles for a portrait in front of Albany’s main fountain. Her cap carries a gray tassel and she is wearing multiple colorful sashes and cords as well as a medal. One of the Sashes us purple satin and says “Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program” with the Middle Earth logo.
Grads at a Glance: 2026 Class Speaker Finds Community Through Service
Senior Amaya Neuwirth came to UAlbany from Orchard Park, N.Y., drawn by the promise of a diverse campus community. Now on the brink of graduating with double majors in Psychology and English, Neuman will leave a proven campus leader, with a clearer sense of self.
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UAlbany Junior Parmesh Thakoordial Named a Phi Beta Kappa Service Scholar
The Phi Beta Kappa Society has named University at Albany junior Parmesh Thakoordial a 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar.
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Thousands of Great Danes Get Ready to Graduate at UAlbany
The University at Albany will celebrate the Class of 2026 this week with a four-day series of Commencement events beginning May 14. Approximately 4,900 graduates will earn their degrees, joining a global network of more than 205,000 alumni.
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SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor
The title ranks above full professor and is conferred by the SUNY board of trustees to faculty who have made significant contributions to research and scholarship in their respective fields, garnering national or international prominence.
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Five UAlbany Graduate Researchers Receive SUNY GREAT Awards for Research Excellence
Five graduate students from the University at Albany have been named recipients of the State University of New York’s Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award. The recognition celebrates their achievements and contributions to their fields while addressing real-world challenges and reinforcing UAlbany’s commitment to impactful research and innovation.
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Showcase 2026: Exploring Effects of Social Media on Health Among LGBTQ+ Teens
Clinical Psychology PhD student Jason Choi studies the effects of social media on mental health as a research Fellow at UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Health Disparities.
A group of students sit in a theatre-in-the-round with dark seats and walls as they sit in a circle with scripts in front of them.
FRESH ACTS Puts Students in the Spotlight
Six UAlbany students will see their original plays performed on stage April 22-25 as part of FRESH ACTS: A Festival of New Plays, a student-driven production in the Performing Arts Center’s Lab Theatre.
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Q&A With Gaurav Malhotra: What Can the Human Brain Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence?
Assistant Professor of Psychology Gaurav Malhotra shares insights on what drew him to the intersection of computer science, psychology and neuroscience, and how his research on human behavior and vision could advance our understanding of complex AI models.