Karen Carpenter-Palumbo: From a Leader to a Learner: A Critical Detour that Transformed a Woman’s Path in Public Service
Karen Carpenter-Palumbo's transformative shift from being the person in charge to a path of public service.
Public Impact Headlines UAlbany Research & Entrepreneurship Week 2026
Four faculty members with expertise ranging from wireless communication to the origins of complex human societies have been nominated by their colleagues to present this year’s Pathbreaking Research Talks on the third day of UAlbany's Research & Entrepreneurship Week. R&E Week 2026 runs Oct. 19-23.
For Virginia Eubanks, a Lifeguard Manual Provided the Key to Trauma Recovery
Eubanks' new book, "A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving: Lessons on Love, Care, and Survival," is part memoir, part trauma tale, part social criticism, part survival manual.
UAlbany Faculty, Staff Honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
University at Albany faculty and staff were recognized for their outstanding contributions in teaching, scholarship, faculty service, librarianship, and professional service at the SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence on Sept. 17.
Ruth Walters: Founding the Center and Building a Legacy of Women’s Leadership
Ruth Walters dedication and leadership — and the collective efforts of the women who worked alongside her — helped establish the foundation on which the Center for Women in Government & Civil Society (CWGCS) continues to build today.
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.
UAlbany Study Examines Public Library AI Programs
New research from UAlbany’s Center for Technology in Government (CTG) suggests public libraries can play an important role in helping communities develop the skills to critically evaluate the technology, understand its risks and participate in decisions about how it is used.
Matt Vogel explains why you see the same 5 people on campus, over and over again
Vogel answers today's question: Why do I always see the same 5 people around campus?