Exciting news! The Massry School of Business has launched a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business, a program designed to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools to harness AI for innovation and organizational growth.
Fangqun Yu, a senior research faculty at UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center has proposed an innovative method to reduce aviation’s climate impact.
UAlbany has once again been recognized as one of only 30 institutions included in The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll!
UAlbany public health master's students, doctoral students and fellows recently visited the Greene County Health Department through a class offered by the College of Integrated Health Sciences.
Congratulations to Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Professors Aiguo Dai and Liming Zhou who have been listed among the world’s most-cited researchers!
Big news! UAlbany will launch a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing in partnership with the Albany Med Health System in Spring 2026!
Students will study on UAlbany’s Uptown Campus and complete clinical rotations at Albany Med facilities across the Capital Region, guided by practicing RNs.
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Today’s the day! Go out there and make your voice heard, Great Danes! 🗳️💜
Today is Great Dane Giving Day, a celebration of our Great Dane pride and what it means to be part of the UAlbany family!
From October 21–22, every gift will be matched, up to $250,000, with a gift to student scholarships.
Donate today!
This fall, the UAlbany welcomed 200 students to the inaugural class of the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program!
The program offers students resources to support their success and is aimed at increasing on-time graduation rates and removing common barriers to college completion.
UAlbany has received the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award from Insight Into Academia magazine for the eighth consecutive year!
This honor recognizes institutions that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
UAlbany has an exciting new partnership with the GE Aerospace Foundation, Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation & Science and NY CREATES to launch the Next Engineers program in the Capital Region!
Next Engineers aims to grow the pipeline of young talent entering the engineering field.
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Congratulations to UAlbany chemistry alum Omar M. Yaghi ’85 on sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work to advance the development of metal-organic frameworks!
UAlbany is launching new and expanded opportunities for students to study abroad in South Korea, France and Spain!
https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2025-ualbany-expands-study-abroad-opportunities-south-korea-spain-and-france
It's official! UAlbany has earned recertification for the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, recognizing our ongoing commitment to improving Latino, and all, student success!
We are excited to welcome Jason Corace, an award-winning game designer and educator, to @ualbanycehc.bsky.social this semester!
Learn more about his distinguished background in game design and vision for UAlbany’s programs in this emerging space.
Researchers at UAlbany are exploring a new method to improve weather and climate forecasts that relies on a tiny but powerful assistant: stable water isotopes.
By measuring them in rain, snow, or ice, scientists can trace where moisture came from and the weather it experienced along the way!
Join us on campus this Sunday, September 28 for Fall Preview Day!
Throughout the day, prospective students will have the opportunity to tour campus with a current student, meet faculty and staff, get scholarship & financial aid information and more! https://www.albany.edu/preview-day-registration
The New York State Writers Institute will host the 8th Annual Albany Book Festival this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the main campus!
Admission is free and open to the public!
Breaking News: UAlbany has been ranked No. 22 in the nation for social mobility in the 2026 Best College Rankings by U.S. News & World Report, highlighting the University’s national leadership in expanding access and opportunity for students!
UAlbany will host its third Research & Entrepreneurship Week from Oct. 27–31, showcasing the University’s growing role as a hub for innovation, discovery, and economic development!
The event unites faculty, students and leaders to highlight the impact of research and the power of collaboration.
Autumn trees in vibrant colors in front of the UAlbany
Happy First Day of Fall, Great Danes!
Our #fallbany era starts now...🍂
Four panelists, including one from the Great Dane Dialogue, seated at a table in front of an audience in a room with historical architectural details. The discussion seems interactive and engaging, as suggested by the active participation of the audience and the presence of microphones.
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Person speaking into a microphone at a conference, with attentive audience members in the background, including one person holding a notepad.
Three individuals are engaged in a discussion near a podium with a sign that reads "Great Dane Dialogue." The individual on the left gestures while speaking to the other two, who are listening attentively.
Great Dane Dialogue Week is underway!
UAlbany marks Constitution Day with panels on navigating civil discourse. Hear from journalists, advocates & elected officials on collaboration, compromise & strengthening democracy.
Learn more: https://www.albany.edu/great-dane-dialogue
Memorial bench and engraved stone at University at Albany, featuring the university's logo and a dedication date of September 11, 2001.
A close-up of a memorial plaque dedicated to the alumni killed in the September 11, 2001 terror attack.
Today, we remember and honor all those who were lost 24 years ago, including 19 members of the UAlbany community.
We invite you to visit the 9/11 Memorial Bench, located along the walkway to the ETEC building, as a place for reflection and remembrance.
Big news! UAlbany now offers a B.A. in Environmental Studies and M.S./Ph.D. in Climate Science, training the next generation of climate leaders.
Enrollment is now open!
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Person standing and smiling beside a sign for the National Weather Service Grand Forks Weather Forecast Office.
Group of medical professionals in scrubs and surgical caps standing in an operating room with medical equipment.
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From volunteering abroad in Peru to interning with the National Weather Service, Great Danes spent the summer gaining experiences that will last a lifetime!
Discover how they put their passions into action: https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2025-how-students-spent-their-ualbany-summer-2025
Three UAlbany students are taking the next step toward becoming mental health professionals thanks to the SUNY/OMH Scholarship Pipeline Program, created to expand access to quality care across New York!
Promotional image for The College Tour Purple Carpet Premiere Party and Campus Center Ballroom Ribbon Cutting at the University at Albany. Event details: Thursday, September 4, at 7:30 PM; Purple Carpet starts at 6:45 PM.
Lights, Camera, Action! We’re rolling out the purple carpet for the world premiere of UAlbany’s College Tour episode on Thursday, September 4 at 7:30 PM in the Campus Center Ballroom.
This event is free and open to the public.
Rising junior Xianna Allen is pursuing dental hygiene with a passion for health equity.
This summer, she returned to Brooklyn for a 7-week research program at SUNY Downstate, focusing on care for underserved communities.
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They soared as Falcons and now they're Great Danes!
Five of the top 10 graduating seniors from Albany High School’s Class of 2025 are joining the UAlbany family!
