Study Highlights How Tribal Libraries Bridge the Digital Divide
A new study led by researchers at the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government finds that in some rural and tribal communities, the public library remains the single most important access point for technology, learning and civic engagement — often functioning as the community’s primary link to the digital world.
5 Questions with Mary Ellen Stitt
Diversion programs are widely seen as a way to reduce incarceration rates of the mentally ill. However, as assistant professor Mary Ellen Stitt has found, they can widen the scope of the criminal justice system.
UAlbany Celebrates More than 50 Scholars at Annual Initiative for Women Awards Ceremony
UAlbany celebrated the achievements of over 50 researchers, scholars and professionals across a wide-range of disciplines during the annual 2025 Initiatives for Women (IFW) Summer Celebration, held July 31. With over $30,000 distributed this year, the ceremony reflected the longstanding support UAlbany students, faculty and staff receive from the larger campus community.
‘University at Albany Week’ Airs on WAMC’s The Academic Minute
Albany’s WAMC Northeast Public Radio aired five segments from UAlbany faculty during “University at Albany Week” on The Academic Minute.
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.
Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
UAlbany Applauds 5,000 New Graduates During Weekend Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 5,000 students celebrated their graduation from the University at Albany, which hosted its 181st commencement festivities from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. Among the graduates were an estimated 3,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, including recipients who completed their degrees last summer and fall as well as over the winter. UAlbany held a series of commencement events for the Class of 2025 throughout the week, highlighted by individual stage crossings and the University-wide outdoor undergraduate ceremony.
UAlbany Applauds 5,000 New Graduates During Weekend Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 5,000 students celebrated their graduation from the University at Albany, which hosted its 181st commencement festivities from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. Among the graduates were an estimated 3,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, including recipients who completed their degrees last summer and fall as well as over the winter. UAlbany held a series of commencement events for the Class of 2025 throughout the week, highlighted by individual stage crossings and the University-wide outdoor undergraduate ceremony.