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The University at Albany welcomed 32 new tenure-track faculty members this fall. The professors will present one-minute, one-slide presentations at the University’s annual Pecha Kucha to be held on Oct. 5. The University also welcomed 48 non-tenure-track faculty.

With six stops spanning from Mayfield to Canajoharie to Chatham, community members from across the Capital Region have had a chance to learn more about the area's premier research university and anchor institution.

After building a successful career in technology and corporate strategy, Kyle Schirmann is embarking on a new chapter as assistant professor of Management for Massry. Before he joins in the fall, Schirmann took the time to reflect on his journey to Massry, his teaching style and what he looks forward to in his new role.

Blaine Horton believes in trying new things. His latest experience is joining the Massry School of Business as an assistant professor of management. Before starting in the fall, Horton shared his life philosophy and what he looks forward to most about his new adventure.

For students with ambition, the right opportunity can be transformative.

Researchers and students at CTG UAlbany are helping CDTA address that challenge using mobile sensors and artificial intelligence. Through an ongoing partnership, CTG UAlbany has adapted its Community Asset Tracker platform to identify maintenance conditions at bus shelters using AI-enabled camera sensors mounted on CDTA buses.

A new new co-op initiative places students into full-time, paid roles for four to five months during the academic semester, allowing them to gain immersive workplace experience before returning to classes the following term.

Donna Brown ’78 built a global finance career — from Manhattan to Taiwan — before becoming a trailblazing CFO and mentor. Through a scholarship and planned gift to Massry, she and her husband are helping ambitious students pursue their own rewarding career journeys.