UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 9, 2025) — UAlbany rolled out the purple carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of its episode of "The College Tour" and the grand reopening of the newly renovated Campus Center Ballroom.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the refreshed space — now complete with upgraded AV technology and a modern look — for a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.
The evening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially marking the reopening of the ballroom, one of UAlbany’s largest and most versatile event spaces. Following the ribbon-cutting, guests enjoyed the premiere screening of "The College Tour," which highlights UAlbany’s academic excellence, vibrant student life and research opportunities through the personal stories of 10 students chosen from more than 100 applicants.
“If you’re a first-year student, I hope this episode helps you visualize what your path at UAlbany could look like. Will you play a sport? Participate in research? Star in a play? Or pursue an internship? It’s up to you to take advantage of the countless opportunities in front of you,” said UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez. “You have the power to shape your experience at UAlbany. Take inspiration from the students featured in this episode, each of whom has taken full advantage of all that this University has to offer.”
