Office for Public Engagement

An Engaged Campus

The University at Albany’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of society is long-standing, growing from our roots as a state normal school (1844) and our strategic location in New York’s capital city. Today, through engaged scholarship, teaching, and service, UAlbany is a global partner with the public and private sectors addressing critical challenges in hundreds of ways.

Making an Impact

Using Next-Gen Wireless Technology to Improve Emergency Response

Researchers Mariya Zheleva and Petko Bogdanov from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are exploring ways to substantially improve the effectiveness of emergency preparedness and response in rural communities.
UAlbany Earns National Diversity Award

The University at Albany is demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, according to INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Personal Persuasion

Nothing impresses more than remarkable people. For the University committee seeking a new RNA Institute director, this fact made the ultimate offer of the post to J. Andrew Berglund a clear one. In turn, the Institute's repository of talented researchers was a selling point for any candidate.
Advancing Student Research

The new Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (CURCE), previously known as Undergraduate Research (UGR), is making a change this semester to continue to promote inclusivity of all majors, minors and concentrations.
Here’s How Students Spent Summer 2018

Whether it was launching weather balloons, interning with the MLB, or studying African wildlife, many UAlbany students spent their summer gaining valuable experience through applied learning opportunities across the globe.
Patient Trust in Data Protection Associated with Satisfaction in Healthcare

The more patients trust that healthcare providers are taking care of their data, the more likely they are to positively rate their care. This is one of the findings of a study from the School of Business, which analyzed a Health Information National Trends Survey involving over 3,500 cancer patients.
Innovative Internships

Instead of seeking out summer gigs at big corporations, a group of UAlbany students opted to intern during their breaks at startups in downtown Albany.
Gaining S.T.E.A.M.

The Central Avenue Business Improvement District broke ground last week on The S.T.E.A.M Garden, an incubator center focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.