College of Arts and Sciences News Archive
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UAlbany Scientists Explore New Molecular Tool to Treat Retinal Degenerative Disease
RNA Institute research team receives funding to explore a new molecular tool for treating retinal degenerative disease
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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UAlbany Celebrates Geographic Information Systems Day
Students were offered an inside look at the GIS industry during an open house in the Lecture Center.
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5 Questions with Sarah Domoff: Exploring Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Sarah Domoff shares insights on the ways that social media can shape youth mental health, strategies for healthy social media use and ways that regulation rooted in policy can help
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UAlbany Africana Studies Faculty Awarded $100,000 Grant to Grow Field, Increase Community Engagement
The University at Albany’s Africana Studies faculty have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support their work in making an impact and growing the field of Africana studies across local communities and beyond.
2023 Citizen Laureates Honored by The University at Albany Foundation
The awards honor leaders in business and industry, government and academia who have helped transform the Capital Region community through innovation, service and philanthropy.
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New York’s Racial Homeownership Gap: A Q&A with Youqin Huang
A new report released by the New York State Attorney General’s Office found a wide disparity in homeownership across New York among racial groups.
UAlbany Recognizes Inventors During Research and Entrepreneurship Week
From filing a first disclosure to an issued patent, the process to take an invention from an idea to the marketplace can be long and arduous. For the first time, UAlbany recognized the faculty, staff and students who submitted a patent application as part of Research and Entrepreneurship Week.