Sanaa Woodley, BA '26
Sanaa Woodley was born and raised in the Bronx and chose UAlbany for the balance it offered — independence, but still close enough to home.
Mickey Zheng, BS '26
Mickey is a recipient of two nationally competitive scholarships administered by the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in South Korea in 2024: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and Critical Language Scholarship.
Sophie Coker, BA '26
Sophie Coker grew up in Binghamton and came to UAlbany knowing she wanted a college experience that would challenge her while keeping her close to home.
Emily DePorto, MPA '26
Emily DePorto discusses her experience in the MPA program.
Halimah Lawson, BA '26
Halimah Lawson, who studied criminal justice at Rockefeller, discusses some of the highlights of her time at the college.
Grads at a Glance: Falling in Love With Public Service
Drawn to the Capital Region’s proximity to state government and UAlbany’s nationally recognized Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, Hansel Ortiz-Rosario honed his love for public service at UAlbany.
Grads at a Glance: Italy, Internships Contribute to Academic and Personal Growth
Jacqueline Arena found a semester in Milan was where her studies in political science and English took on a new meaning.
Different Paths, One Honor: UAlbany Students Earn Chancellor’s Award
The Chancellor’s Award recognizes students for academic achievement, leadership, campus involvement and community service. This year’s recipients reflect that range and the different ways a UAlbany experience can take shape.