Students Develop Initiative to Address Period Poverty in New York’s Capital Region
Brynn Watkins and Claire Jennings submitted for grant funding to develop Capital Region Menstrual Health, an initiative that provides access to menstrual hygiene products and education. To date, they have distributed over 100,000 period products in New York’s Capital Region.
UAlbany Faculty Trailblazes New Road Map for Addressing Brain Health in Communities
UAlbany’s David Hoffman recently updated a framework called the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, a guidebook for state and local public health practitioners to address brain health and support caregivers in their communities.
Introducing the Inaugural Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity: A Q&A with Professor Paul Morgan
Professor Paul Morgan, inaugural director of UAlbany's Institute for Social and Health Equity, shares insights on the importance of studying health disparities, his path to this research area and what drew him to the University.
Correctional Health Care Field Trip & Interactive Learning Session
The School of Public Health hosted Dr. Marc Stern for “Correctional Health Care”, an interactive session followed by a guided tour of the Albany County Jail.
Advancing Research on Minority Health Disparities: A Q&A with CEMHD Director Elizabeth Vásquez
Vásquez embarks on first semester as director of UAlbany’s Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities
STEM NOW: Student Group Invites New Members to Promote Gender Equality in STEM
A new student org at UAlbany invites members to build community and promote gender equality in STEM
The Role of Social Media in Black Maternal Health Disparities
Two studies authored by faculty in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior recently explored the role of social media usage and health literacy among African American women.
ODI Announces UAlbany's 2023-24 Diversity Transformation Award Winners
Projects funded in this award cycle aim to unite student dancers through hip-hop, explore intersectional research methods, cultivate inclusive spaces, celebrate UAlbany’s self-reliant scholars and connect current and prospective educators of color.