UAlbany Veterans Project and Veterans Wall of Honor
The UAlbany Veterans Project is designed to honor the sacrifice and contributions of UAlbany veterans and peacekeepers and to keep alive the long history of military service of UAlbany alumni, faculty, staff and students. It is a history that reaches as far back as the Mexican-American War and continues proudly today as UAlbany veterans serve in the defense of freedom around the world.
This UAlbany Veterans Project began in 1999, when a group of dedicated volunteers led by Eunice Whittlesey '44 began to compile a list of UAlbany individuals who have served their country during war or peace time. Their goal was to ensure that the sacrifices and achievements of these veterans were not forgotten. The project quickly blossomed into a major celebratory event, which took place June 9, 2001. As part of the event, the University unveiled an nine panel, 36-foot Wall of Honor inscribed with the names of all these servicemen and women.
The stories of our UAlbany veterans are full of patriotism, bravery and sacrifice. To view their names, visit our Veterans Archive. You can also view photographs, stories and personal memorabilia. You also are invited to send us material relevant to the project, which we will include in the Archives.
Veterans Wall of Honor
On June 9th, 2001, the University at Albany community honored the commitment, dedication and sacrifice of all our UAlbany veterans with a special tribute on the University at Albany campus. Nearly 3,000 names were inscribed on an nine-panel Wall of Honor, a 36-foot mural installed in the University's Main Library and unveiled during the June 9 celebration. In May 2025, to accommodate the steady growth of names and photos added to the wall each year, the Veterans Wall of Honor was rededicated during a ceremony inside the University's newly minted "Hall of Service" in the Main Library.
How You Can Help: Contributing to the Project
Adding Names to the Veterans List
This project will be ongoing and names will be added to the Wall of Honor as they are uncovered or new individuals join the military. To add or confirm a name on the list or for more information, call the Alumni Association at 518-442-3080 or email [email protected].
Photos and Letters
As a part of the Veterans Project, we are asking alumni, faculty and staff to send photos and letters from their years in military service. The actual photos or letters may be used for the Veterans Wall of Honor, displays, articles, artist renderings, publications and/or archival materials. We ask that you send only pictures of yourself or a family member, with the name, the approximate year and a description of the photo or letter included. Please send materials to the address below.
Online Archives
You also are invited to send us material relevant to the project to be included in the digital archives. To post a remembrance, email your story, letter or photo to [email protected], or mail the information to the address below with a note indicating you would like the information included in the archives.
Financial Support
To support the Veterans Project, contact the UAlbany Alumni Association by calling 518-442-3080 or email [email protected]. You may also send a check made payable to University at Albany Foundation indicating support for the Veterans Project. Please use the address below:
University at Albany Alumni Association
Alumni House
1400 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12222-0001
Attention: Veterans Project