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. Eight of the 10 UAlbany students featured in the episode attended a Hollywood-style celebration that included themed mocktails, a photo booth and a panel discussion with student stars from the episode.
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Marina A. Petrukhina, Distinguished Professor and Carla Rizzo Delray Professor of Chemistry, received the 2026 George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry, presented by the American Chemical Society. This prestigious national award recognizes chemists who are pioneering basic science using hydrocarbons for industrial implications. See past recipients.