Honors & Awards
UAlbany is home to more than 1,200 world-class faculty members. The Provost's Office is proud of their accomplishments and here to support their endeavors.
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The University at Albany is home to more than 1,200 world-class faculty members. The Provost's Office is proud of their accomplishments and here to support their endeavors.
We encourage faculty members to notify us of external recognition.
SUNY & UAlbany Awards
Learn about awards offered by SUNY and UAlbany, including how to apply and which UAlbany faculty members have previously won each award.
External Honors & Awards
Learn about nationally and internationally competitive awards and honors, including how to apply and which UAlbany faculty have been named awardees.
Resources for Preparing a Nomination
Resources for Preparing a Nomination
How to Write a Winning Nomination Letter (University at Buffalo)
Securing Strong Letters of Support (University at Buffalo)
Writing Effective Award Nomination and Support Letters (Biophysical Society)
Tips for writing a strong Arts Award nomination letter (University of Waterloo)
The benefits of awards — even if you don’t win (Science)
Nebraska faculty share tips for garnering external recognition (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Braithwaite unlocks secrets to awards success (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Forget mentors — what we really need are fans (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Faculty Success Stories
In Fall Address, President Rodríguez Praises Successes During Difficult Times for Higher Ed
The president noted high points, including alum Omar Yaghi being awarded a Nobel Prize in chemistry, and the University being recertified for the Seal of Excelencia as well as earning an eighth consecutive Higher Education Excellence and Distinction award.
UAlbany Introduces 60 New Faculty Members
The University at Albany welcomed 60 new faculty this fall, many of whom participated in the University’s annual Pecha Kucha held on Oct. 27 at the Performing Arts Center. The new faculty are joining 27 different departments across eight schools and colleges.
UAlbany Marks Constitution Day with Essay Contest, Discussions
The University at Albany will mark Constitution Day with a week of events that encourage dialogue on democracy, civic responsibility and the enduring influence of the U.S. Constitution.
Applications Open for E3 Fellowship, Designed to Enhance STEM Teaching
The E3 program gives STEM instructors at any level an opportunity to work with colleagues to advance inclusive learning environments designed to increase student success.
Employees With 25-plus Years of Service Honored at Milestones Ceremony
Sixty-nine UAlbany faculty and staff members who have worked at the University for 25 years or more were honored Tuesday at a ceremony and reception ETEC.