Great Dane Unsung Heroes
We are proud to highlight the work and contributions of our UAlbany alumni — far and wide — who are putting their knowledge and passion to work for the public good.

David Zimmerman ’82 Reflects on Mentorship, Opportunity at 9th Annual Massry Lecture
David Zimmerman, now senior executive vice president and chief legal officer of the National Hockey League, returned to UAlbany on Friday, Oct. 2, to deliver the ninth annual Massry Lecture at the Massry School of Business, reflecting on the education, relationships and career guidance that helped shape the path he has followed since graduating in 1982.

Writers Institute Hosts Ninth Annual Albany Book Festival
The Albany Book Festival will return to the University at Albany on Saturday, bringing dozens of acclaimed authors, local writers, publishers and literary organizations to campus for a daylong celebration of books and reading.

Engaged Alumni: Daniel Butterworth, MA '11, MPA '13
Daniel Butterworth, MA '11, MPA '13 is the Executive Director of Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. (RISSE) in Albany.

Engaged Alumni: Reid Kisselback '17
Capital Region native Reid Kisselback ’17, BS Atmospheric Science, is a meteorologist with NewsChannel 13-WNYT in Albany.

Engaged Alumni: Philip Fields '90, '96 MA
Philip Fields '90, '96 MA, serves as Secretary to the Ways and Means Committee of the New York State Assembly.

Engaged Alumni: Mara Drogan, PhD '11
Mara Drogan, PhD '11, is the Director of Community Engagement & Education for WMHT Public Media.

Engaged Alumni: Kasey McKinney, MSW ’20
Kasey McKinney, MSW ’20, is a School Social Worker at Moreau Elementary School in the South Glens Falls Central School District.