International News

As part of a new periodic series spotlighting international student alums called "On the Move," the following is an article about the academic and professional life of alum and Saudi scholar Amaal Alharbi who graduated from UAlbany with her Master's degree five years ago in December 2020.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of two UAlbany alumni as a result of injuries sustained in the fire on Western Avenue.

Explore UAlbany's schedule of events for 2025 International Education Week (November 17 to 21, 2025).

During International Education Week (IEW), International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is proud to spotlight new iCEP Academy Stars along with several international Phd and scholar researchers. Plus, check out the full list of November 2025 IEW activities across our campus.

The newly inaugurated International Student Advisory Council (ISAC) held its first Town Hall meeting on October 20, 2025. The theme was career tools and resources.

The University at Albany is launching new and expanded opportunities next year for students to study abroad in South Korea, Spain and France. Students will also have new opportunities to earn dual degrees through Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea and Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) in Spain.

More than 25 University at Albany students — many of whom are international students — will participate in the University's collaborative entrepreneurship program, Research and Innovators Startup Exchange (RISE), this fall.

Alfred Navokhi Apaji spent the summer working on wastewater treatment and energy production solutions that he can eventually take home to his small town of Wukari in Nigeria, where the lack of regular electricity, clean water and waste disposal leads to frequent illness and missed school.