
5 Questions with Camela Hughes, Cold Case Analysis Center Director
As more colleges and universities across the county started to offer cold case programs, Camela Hughes saw an opportunity.
“I needed something to frame my class around and so I was either going to do it for just me or I was going to publish it,” said Hughes, who, in 2024, became the director of the University at Albany’s Cold Case Analysis Center (CCAC), which aids investigative agencies and families in the resolution of cases while providing students with a hands-on, project-based learning experience.

Steven Lopez and Attorney Discuss Central Park 5 Case with Local Students at UAlbany
Bringing in dozens of Capital Region students, the event was part of the UAlbany in the High School program

Students Donate $10,000 to the South End Children's Cafe
In an effort to address poverty in the Capital Region, more than a dozen University at Albany students awarded $10,000 to the South End Children's Cafe through the Student Philanthropy Fund.

Rockefeller Alum Named President of Emory University
Christopher L. Augostini, a Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy alum, has been elected the 22nd president of Emory University.

Sophie Coker, BA '26
Sophie Coker grew up in Binghamton and came to UAlbany knowing she wanted a college experience that would challenge her while keeping her close to home.

Emily DePorto, MPA '26
Emily DePorto discusses her experience in the MPA program.

Mickey Zheng, BS '26
Mickey is a recipient of two nationally competitive scholarships administered by the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in South Korea in 2024: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and Critical Language Scholarship.

Sanaa Woodley, BA '26
Sanaa Woodley was born and raised in the Bronx and chose UAlbany for the balance it offered — independence, but still close enough to home.