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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 27, 2023) — The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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Study: Tailor Healthcare Messages to Language and Culture of Target Community
Researchers tracked COVID-19 vaccination rates to determine the effectiveness of communications to foreign-born U.S. residents who weren't native English speakers.
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UAlbany Students Reflect on AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which takes place from May 1 to May 31, celebrates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to U.S. history and culture.
The UAlbany womens softball team celebrates a victory during the 2023 season.
Great Danes Earn Academic, Athletic Accolades
As the spring sports season winds down, UAlbany student-athletes are earning honors on the field and in the classroom.
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18-Year-Old UAlbany Graduate Doesn’t Shy Away From Challenge
Christoph Cervantes graduated from UAlbany last week at just 18 years old, after entering as a 16-year-old freshman with 54 credits under his belt. He plans to enter the University’s PhD in Sociology program this fall.
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UAlbany Receives $2M NIH Grant to Address Diversity in Biomedical Research Workforce
The University at Albany has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish “MARC at UAlbany,” a program that helps increase diversity in the biomedical research workforce by preparing undergraduate students for graduate degree programs that lead to careers in the field.
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Sophomore, Doctoral Student Among Winners of New State Scholarship for Mental Health Professionals
Two UAlbany students are among the first recipients of a new $4 million state scholarship program designed to support underrepresented students working on degrees in the mental health field.
Project SAGES awardees and co-PIs gather in a UAlbany conference room for an all-hands meeting.
‘Project SAGES’ Supports UAlbany Women Researchers in STEM
Now in its second year, "Project SAGES" is thriving. The UAlbany initiative aims to increase representation and advancement of women researchers in STEM fields.