UAlbany Celebrates College Tour, Campus Ballroom Reopening
UAlbany rolled out the purple carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of its episode of "The College Tour" and the grand reopening of the newly renovated Campus Center Ballroom. Students, faculty, staff and alumni filled the refreshed space — now complete with upgraded AV technology and a modern look — for a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.
Amazon Prime's ‘The College Tour’ series highlights Rockefeller students
The new episode features two Rockefeller students, Jaden Gabb and Jaelyn Staiano. We recently caught up with them to hear about what it was like to be on the show.
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 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.
Student Research and Creativity on Display at 3rd Annual Showcase
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.
5 Questions with Talia Klippel and Natalia Zehner about the New President’s Fellowship Program
Meet Talia Klippel ‘26 and Natalia Zehner ‘26, two transfer students who worked in the President's Office this year as part of the new President’s Fellowship Program. Launched last fall, the program provides undergraduate transfer students with mentoring, networking and professional development experience while working in the President’s Office.
StAR Grants Fund 17 Initiatives that Spotlight Research Excellence and Public Impact
The University at Albany will award $500,000 during the 2025-2026 academic year to 17 initiatives that reflect the University’s academic and research excellence and address real-world challenges. Designed to create opportunities that further enhance the strategic priorities of the University, the Strategic Allocation of Resources (StAR) program provides resources and funding to projects that drive innovation and make meaningful societal contributions.
UAlbany Researchers Make Top 2% Worldwide List
More than 40 researchers from the University at Albany have been ranked among the world’s top researchers, according to a Stanford University study published annually through Elsevier.