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UUlbany graduate student Pallav Savaliya stands in front of the Empire State Plaza.
Showcase 2026: Grad Student Rethinks Connection Through Third Spaces
University at Albany graduate student Pallav Savaliya has identified a shortage of third spaces in urban life across the United States, particularly for young people.
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Coming next week: The Morning Minnie
After 10 years, Today at UAlbany is being reborn as The Morning Minnie. Watch for it starting April 6, 2026.
Group of students and faculty stand with Saxbys staff to celebrate the new student-led cafe coming in the fall
Saxbys and the University at Albany Partner to Launch Student-Led Experiential Learning Café
Saxbys and the University at Albany will open a new student-led café in the Massry School of Business this fall. The collaboration will transform a campus café into a hands-on leadership laboratory that complements the school’s expanded focus on work-integrated learning, including its emerging co-op program, while advancing UAlbany’s commitment to experiential learning.
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UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research
Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children — the largest international professional organization dedicated to high-quality education that is inclusive and equitable for individuals with disabilities.
A phone is open on a brown surface with a chatbot conversation on the screen.
Researchers Examine How AI Chatbots Are Shaping Government Operations
Published in Public Performance & Management Review, the study, “Uncovering the Results of AI Chatbot Use in the Public Sector: Evidence from U.S. State Governments,” is co-authored by UAlbany researchers Tzuhao Chen and Mila Gasco-Hernandez. It draws on interviews with officials from 22 state agencies, offering an empirical look at how chatbot technology is influencing government operations and interactions with the public.
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UAlbany Expands Global Partnerships in India with Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management
The University at Albany announced a new knowledge partnership with the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a new skill-focused university launching this fall in Bengaluru, India.
A young African American scientist wearing glasses and a white lab coat writes formulas on a clear panel with a medical lab in the background.
Study Identifies Pollutant Exposure as Gap in Human Biology Research
Publishing in the American Journal of Human Biology, UAlbany scientists Lawrence M. Schell and Mia V. Gallo outline why measuring pollutant exposure should be a central component of research on growth, development, reproduction and chronic disease.