NEWS: 7 new #UAlbany research projects powered by the latest AI hardware from IBM Research will tackle problems from cancer to climate change. @timesunion.com story: www.timesunion.com/business/art...

How will the United States' control of Venezuela impact gas prices? Gregory Nowell, an associate professor of political science at #UAlbany, tells CBS 6 Albany that Americans should not expect immediate changes. cbs6albany.com/news/local/u...

Let's back at our "eventful" 2025: We welcomed more than 17,800 attendees to more than 70 events. Taking the rest of the year off. :-) www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/a-year-... #ualbany #albany #books #writers #literature @ualbanynews.bsky.social

"It doesn't feel what you're feeling here. There's no emotion behind it... All it is is a statistical model of the most likely word following another word." - @ualbanycehc.bsky.social's Tim Fake cbs6albany.com/news/crisis-...

NEWS: #UAlbany has selected Aramark as its new campus food service provider, overseeing on-campus dining in residence halls and the Campus Center, as well as catering. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

At Susquehanna, Perkovich turned around a program that went 3-27 in the two seasons before he arrived. He'll attempt a similar rebuild at UAlbany, 6-18 since reaching the FCS semifinals in 2023.

Meet Justin Zimmerman, 2025 Advancing Research Grants for Early Career Scholars Recipient Meet Justin Zimmerman, UAlbany Project Title: Black Youth and Changing Justin Zimmerman is an assistant professor of American politics at UAlbany. His area of concentration is Black politics and Urban…

#UAlbany RNA Institute’s Hannah Shorrock & John Cleary discuss their work on a new approach to treat multiple neurodegenerative diseases. This work was recently funded through the SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund and is supported by the National Ataxia Foundation: www.timesunion.com/education/ar...

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated #deepfakes to clone a loved one’s voice & pressure people into sending money or sharing sensitive info. @ualbanycehc.bsky.social experts sat down w/ J.T. Fetch of CBS 6 to offer their thoughts on how to protect yourself: cbs6albany.com/news/local/d...

We wanted to say a huge thank you to UAlbany News President Havidán Rodríguez and the incredible students and staff who brought a bus load of gifts for our holiday giving program yesterday!

Fangqun Yu, a senior research faculty at UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center has proposed an innovative method to reduce aviation’s climate impact.

#AI hurricane models can rapidly generate forecasts using decades of data, but often still miss important physical details. #UAlbany atmospheric scientist Ryan Torn tells ABC News that AI should complement, not replace, traditional weather models. abcnews.go.com/US/ai-foreca...

U.S. doctors recently made medical history by transplanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a living patient. Yet growing human organs inside pigs remains off-limits. #UAlbany bioethicist Monika Piotrowska shares her thoughts via @us.theconversation.com: theconversation.com/putting-pig-...

“He’s, in a way, legitimated this type of language that, for many Americans for a long time, was seen as outside the bounds.” - Carl Bon Tempo, #UAlbany Dept. of History apnews.com/article/trum...

A.I. is a powerful tool for weather prediction — but can it replace human expertise? On The Short Version, Kara Sulia of #UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center explains how A.I. helps us understand weather and where it hits its limits. 🌩️🎙️ the-short-version.simplecast.com/episodes/he-...

"We're clearly in a moment of pretty serious social, political [and] economic transformation and nonprofits are being strongly impacted." @jenniferdodge.bsky.social and Susan Appe spotlight the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program on this UAlbany podcast: tinyurl.com/3wftd629

Physicists at the University of Albany have launched UAlbany Project X, a research initiative funded by an endowment focusing on studying unidentified aerial phenomena to advance scientific investigations, clarify misconceptions, and expand their approaches with add…#ufo#uap#aliens#ovni#ufosky

NEWS: #UAlbany's Massry School of Business has launched a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business. The program is designed to equip students with the tools to harness AI for innovation and organizational growth. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

“With warmer temps from climate change, you're going to have a warmer November... if you have warmer lake temps & you get a burst of intense cold air, that's going to make lake effect events a lot more significant." - Allison Finch, #UAlbany's @nyswrcc.bsky.social time.com/7336821/than...

#UAlbany’s Mustafa Aksoy is part of a large research team that won a $1.1 million grant to help U.S. weather and climate satellites. He is leading the development of machine-learning algorithms that can detect and remove radio frequency interference. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think, according to a new study co-led by #UAlbany's @paulmorganphd.bsky.social Read more via @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

NEWS: Dozens of faculty from #UAlbany are ranked among the world’s top 2% of researchers, according to a new report published by Stanford University. The annual report ranks top scientists based on their number of publications & various citation metrics. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Did you know @albany.edu hosts the nation's largest & most advanced statewide weather observation network? @nysmesonet.org Director June Wang was live on The Weather Channel this week to share how the network benefits all New Yorkers. 🌧️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7yS...

NEWS: #UAlbany will now offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in partnership with Albany Med Health System. Students will complete the program's classroom and lab components on our Uptown Campus. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

ICYMI: #UAlbany's Life Sciences Research Building will get a $50M state-funded expansion to support The RNA Institute. The funding will advance the Institute's research, training & workforce development, including its use of AI to guide drug discovery. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

“It’s like basically taking a sponge and wringing it out, and climate change is making that sponge even larger.” - Brian Tang, prof. of atmospheric science at @albany.edu apnews.com/article/hurr...

Introducing The Short Version — #UAlbany’s new podcast featuring quick conversations about big ideas with the people who make our campus a fascinating place. New 10-minute episodes will be available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Simplecast. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

NEWS: #UAlbany announced Monday its intent to purchase Centennial Hall, a residence hall on the former College of Saint Rose campus. The three-story property would be used for upperclassman and graduate housing. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Despite not being paid during the government shutdown, NOAA's Hurricane Hunter team flew directly into Melissa’s 185-mile-per-hour winds this week. A recent @albany.edu study found that data from these missions significantly improves hurricane forecasts. ✈️ www.wamc.org/news/2025-10...

NEWS: #UAlbany & #VCU researchers have been awarded $6.5 million from NIH to establish a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center. The center is named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul D. Wellstone, a champion of muscular dystrophy research. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Hurricane Melissa is close to landfall in Jamaica. My thoughts are with the people of Jamaica today as they go through this terrible storm. The hazards: flooding rains, destructive winds, and storm surge... (1/n)

Hurricane Melissa is nearing landfall in Jamaica this morning as a powerful Category 5 storm. #UAlbany atmospheric scientist Brian Tang tells @apnews.com that the slow-moving storm has the ingredients to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides. apnews.com/article/land...

Iconic pieces of music history are now on display at #UAlbany, part of a generous donation from Monte and Avery Lipman, the founders of @republicrecords.bsky.social. The Great Dane alums have established an endowment that will bring programs & performances to campus. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Where are the next college students? Watching YouTubers play video games. @sunyofficial.bsky.social is advertising on gaming streams to remind students they can apply for free. Jason Corace of #UAlbany's Game Center says the placement is ideal to reach Gen Z. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...

Meet the four researchers presenting on the final day of #UAlbany's Research & Entrepreneurship Week, Oct. 31. Their talks will cover topics including health communication & the aviation industry's impact on Earth's climate. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

On Friday, @albany.edu celebrated its inaugural class of @sunyofficial.bsky.social's Advancing Completion through Engagement program. The program offers students resources to support their success, removing common barriers to college completion. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible across the Northeast this weekend. Brian Tang of @ualbanydaes.bsky.social joined Fox Weather to chat about the hazards that are heading our way: www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-jn...

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!

NEWS: @ualbanycehc.bsky.social has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. The honor recognizes academic excellence & commitment to preparing the next generation of cyber defense professionals. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

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!

.@NYHealthCommish at @UAlbany to unveil updated space for the Coll. of Integrated Hlth Sciences: “The integration should be a model for the future of health care education. Only good things happen when clinical medicine & public health learn side by side.”

Money has always held power, even when it took the form of ancient wooden and bone tally sticks. A new study led by #UAlbany Anthropology Prof. Robert M. Rosenswig reassesses money's origins of power and how we should think about fiscal policy today. phys.org/news/2025-09...

Mass shooters are increasingly engraving bullet casings with cryptic messages, leading officials to speculate about their motives and political affiliations. #UAlbany political violence expert Victor Asal shares his thoughts with the Washington Post. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

NEWS: #UAlbany has been ranked No. 22 in the nation for the social mobility of its students by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking confirms the University’s commitment to providing students with the support they need to be successful. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Benjamin Solomon, of #UAlbany’s School of Education, was on @wamcradio.bsky.social this week to discuss the drop in science, math and reading scores among U.S. youth as measured by the Nation’s Report Card. “Overall, it’s a pretty concerning picture.” www.wamc.org/news/2025-09...

NEWS: #UAlbany has teamed up to offer educational programs for Broadview employees, a unique partnership that will serve as a model for future collaborations. The classes will be the first series of programs for the University’s redesigned PaCE program. www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Monday night, landmarks across New York State were lit green to mark International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. Scientists at #UAlbany's RNA Institute are leaders in #MyotonicDystrophy research & were behind New York's green glow this week. cbs6albany.com/news/local/l...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has drawn attention to the recent surge of politically motivated violence in the U.S. #UAlbany experts in political science, extremism & political history are available to discuss this alarming trend: www.newswise.com/articles/ual...

After a successful launch last year, #UAlbany is bringing back the Great Dane Dialogue. The campus-wide initiative promotes civil discourse, strengthens civic engagement & equips students with the skills to navigate disagreement with empathy and respect.

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!