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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.

The University at Albany honored students and alumni that have served in the United States Armed Forces with the opening of the new Great Dane Hall of Service and rededicated Veterans Wall of Honor on May 7. The new Great Dane Hall of Service is a testament to the University at Albany’s commitment to the veterans who are a part of our community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The new Hall of Service pays homage to the myriad other ways Great Danes serve our community, including through mentoring, volunteering, and community-engaged scholarship.

Rockefeller College PhD student Tzuhao "Howard" Chen first developed a fascination for the inner workings of government as a child growing up in Taiwan.

The event featured poster displays, oral presentations, demonstrations, panel discussions, recitals, art exhibitions and performances that reflect new and original exploration of topics in STEM, arts and humanities, social sciences and the professions.

Eight winners of the 2025 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence reflect on the UAlbany careers.

The Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernandez has worked for a wide variety of organizations, providing expertise in the areas of information and knowledge in society. Gascó-Hernandez provides insight into the role that organizations such as libraries can play in advancing our knowledge and understanding of AI.

Two dozen University faculty and staff members were recognized Wednesday for their service to the institution with endowed professorships and the President’s Excellence Awards.

The University at Albany continues to be recognized for its exceptional graduate schools, earning top marks in the newly released 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Programs featured in the rankings this year include Public Affairs, Public Health, Education, Business, and Engineering, demonstrating UAlbany remains a leader in preparing the next generation of scholars and professionals.