An Engaged Campus
The University at Albany is proud to be among a select group of colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement. Through engaged scholarship, teaching, learning, creative activities, and community service, UAlbany is as essential partner to the public and private sectors addressing critical challenges in hundreds of ways.
Making an Impact
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NYS Mesonet Credited for Giving New York Early Flood, Wind Warnings During Tropical Storm Isaias
The New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany is being credited for playing a critical role in helping monitor dangerous flooding and wind conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaias.
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Biological Sciences Professor Receives $1.24 Million to Study Memory
The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.24 million to an associate professor working to answer a fundamental question in neuroscience: How are different types of memories formed and stored at different times of the day, and how are they modified by different types of cells?
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Public Engagement Award Winners Announced
From working to enhance education and literacy challenges in the Capital Region and conducting research and outreach on policy issues, to supporting area organizations in addressing real-world issues and highlighting international cultural collaborations, this year’s President’s Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement underscore the University’s commitment to public engagement.
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UAlbany Establishes Center for HIV Research to Address Epidemic
The University at Albany School of Public Health announces the creation of the Center for Collaborative HIV Research in Practice and Policy (CCHRPP), designed to address the public health and social justice challenges of persons placed at risk for, or living with, HIV and related diseases.
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Informatics Students Team Up with Albany Law to Launch Digital Nonprofit Advocacy Guide
A group of UAlbany and Albany Law students have teamed up to launch a new online resource that offers nonprofit organizations a guide to their advocacy and lobbying efforts.
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Developing a Telehealth Blueprint for Action
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, health organizations are putting renewed focus on technologies that hold promise for addressing the needs of patients. For individuals living in remote areas, telehealth may prove to be a key tool in fighting the spread of coronavirus.
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Atmospheric Scientist Virtually Inspires Next Generation of STEM Leaders
With more than 55 million children across the U.S. forced into a distance learning model, educators are taking creative approaches to keep their students engaged during the COVID-19 crisis – including a guest appearance from a UAlbany atmospheric scientist.
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UAlbany Assists NYS with Study on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
The NYS Department of Health recently announced a study on multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, which the Department collaborated on with UAlbany's School of Public Health and the CDC.
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