Commentary: What if originalism comes for the death penalty? The U.S. Supreme Court may reinterpret what is considered a "cruel and unusual punishment." If they do, Albany might become a key research center for setting new guidelines.

If the U.S. Supreme Court sides with originalists in a pending case, an expansive death penalty archive at #UAlbany may become an indispensable tool for understanding what “cruel and unusual” punishment means.
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UAlbany Launches New Bachelor’s Programs in Mechanical Engineering The University at Albany will launch two new undergraduate programs in mechanical engineering this fall that will prepare graduates for in-demand careers designing innovative solutions to society’s mo...

NEWS: #UAlbany is launching two new undergrad programs in mechanical engineering.

The programs will prepare graduates for in-demand careers designing innovative solutions to society’s most complex and pressing problems.
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At ACPA – College Student Educators International this week, proud to accept UAlbany’s recognition as a Promising Place to Work in Student Affairs.

Investing in our people is investing in our students—when our teams thrive, so do those we serve.

#UAlbany #StudentAffairs #HigherEd

Proud to join our UAlbany team at Capital Region Relay For Life. The Superhero Lap—led by our students and “UAlbany Man”—was a highlight.

Grateful for the life-changing work of the American Cancer Society and proud of our students for leading with purpose. #UAlbany

Great to kick off UAlbany’s Intercollegiate EMS Conference!

Grateful for our student EMS leaders—their service has real impact on our campus and community, while shaping their own learning & career paths.

And thanks to Ryan Greenberg for a high-energy, insightful keynote.

#UAlbany #EMS #HigherEd

Landmark social media verdicts offer takeaways for parents, experts say Two landmark cases centered around children and their use of social media are shining a spotlight on ongoing safety and mental health issues.

A Calif. jury found Meta and Google negligent in a landmark trial, ordering them to pay $6 million in damages for designing addictive, harmful social media platforms for children.

#UAlbany psychologist Sarah Domoff offers thoughts to Good Morning America: www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story...

Great to host the NEACUHO Drive-In at UAlbany—thoughtful conversations, strong regional partnership, and real idea-sharing around residential life and housing.

#UAlbany #StudentAffairs #NEACUHO

Great Dane road trip to Columbia-Greene Community College!!

Proud to join Presidents Havidán Rodríguez & Victoria Walsh to sign a dual admission agreement—creating a seamless pathway for C-GCC students to continue at UAlbany.

#UAlbany #SUNY #HigherEd

University at Albany and Columbia-Greene Community College Sign Dual Admission Agreement UAlbany and Columbia-Greene Community College announced a dual admission agreement creating a seamless path for Columbia-Greene students to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree at UAl...

NEWS: #UAlbany and Columbia-Greene Community College announced a dual admission agreement creating a seamless path to a bachelor's degree.

The schools will also formalize a transfer agreement for students pursuing a nursing degree in the near future: www.albany.edu/news-center/...

A researcher scans a sample with a green-colored laser to learn about its chemical composition.

#mRNA has emerged as a powerful tool to treat many diseases, but its success depends on maintaining stability.

Researchers at #UAlbany are developing a laser-based technique that can rapidly evaluate the integrity of #mRNA therapeutics.

WTEN story: www.news10.com/news/local-n...

Q&A With Gaurav Malhotra: What Can the Human Brain Teach Us About Artificial Intelligence? Assistant Professor of Psychology Gaurav Malhotra shares insights on what drew him to the intersection of computer science, psychology and neuroscience, and how his research on human behavior and visi...

What can the human brain teach us about artificial intelligence?

In a new Q&A, #UAlbany researcher Gaurav Malhotra explains what neuroscience can teach us about building smarter AI and where humans still lead.
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What a thrill to help kick off #NASPA26 in Kansas City!

A high-energy KC Kickoff centered our members and the power of this incredible community.

And yes—UAlbany’s own Damien the Great Dane made a special appearance!

#StudentAffairs #UAlbany

A screenshot of SpotTox, an AI-based tool developed by researchers at UAlbany to detect cyberbullying.

Can technology help stop cyberbullying?

Researchers at #UAlbany are developing new #AI tools designed to detect and prevent harmful online behavior before it spreads. www.news10.com/news/new-tec...

New York State Writers Institute Join me and make a gift during UAlbany March Matchness

Help support our mission to bring first-class conversations to Albany... free and open to the public!
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Campaign runs through March 12th. Thank you!
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Protestors hold up a sign that reads "Ceasefire Now!" surrounded by Iranian flags.

#UAlbany experts from Rockefeller College will break down the escalating Israel-U.S. War w/ Iran during a virtual panel tomorrow @ 12 p.m.

The panel will provide political & historical context, assess the current situation and explore paths forward: www.newswise.com/articles/uni...

The University at Albany #UAlbany #Albany #NewYork #NY is #recruiting an Administrative Manager - AI & Society College #administrative #manager #AI #SUNY #college #university #joboffering #highereducation #jobopening coopercareercentral.com

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Watch UAlbany @ Texas Tech on ESPN+ with John Harris and Mike Gustafson Calling the Action #Texas Tech #UAlbany

Toni Morrison and Ralph Ellison at the University at Albany in 1987. (UAlbany photo archive)

Birthday cake celebrating Toni Morrison

Today we mark Toni Morrison’s birthday (Feb. 18, 1931 - Aug. 5, 2019) and celebrate the brilliance and lasting power of her legacy. Last Friday, we unveiled a permanent exhibit to celebrate her Albany years. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/new-exh... #tonimorrison #albany #ualbany

UAlbany researchers building AI system to predict storm outages Researchers at the University at Albany are building a computer model that will predict weather-related electrical outages across North America.

#UAlbany researchers are partnering w/ UConn to develop an #AI model that can better predict weather-related power outages across North America — aiming to help utilities keep the lights on during severe storms & lower costs.

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Historic Partnership Offers Albany High Students Guaranteed Admission to UAlbany The University at Albany and City School District of Albany announced today a new partnership that guarantees eligible Albany High School students admission to the University upon high school graduati...

NEWS: #UAlbany and the City School District of Albany announced today a new partnership that guarantees eligible Albany High School students admission to the University upon graduation.

The agreement is the first of its kind between the two institutions.
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UAlbany to Lead Empire AI SUNY Partnerships, Advancing AI for the Public Good The University at Albany will partner with SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College to strengthen AI teaching and research across the region as part of new Empire AI campus pa...

NEWS: #UAlbany is partnering w/ SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill & Hudson Valley Community College to strengthen #AI teaching and research as part of new Empire AI campus partnerships.

The partnerships were announced last week by Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Call for Papers! 📢 1st Annual Capital District Applied Microeconomics Workshop on May 2, 2026, at UAlbany. Keynote: Prof. John Cawley.

Submit here: forms.gle/v2beg1x7fHp7...

Please share with your network!

#EconSky #AppliedMicro #UAlbany #RPI

Winter's next wallop includes a bomb cyclone and Florida freezing In the latest bout of winter weather, a bomb cyclone could bring blizzard conditions to the Carolinas while freezing temperatures reach all the way to Florida

Their dramatic name ensures “bomb cyclones” always get media coverage, but they really aren’t all that rare. At least one bomb cyclone hits the continental U.S. every winter.

#UAlbany atmospheric scientist Ryan Torn shares more with
@sciam.bsky.social: www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-bo...

There are long-lasting, negative effects for children like Liam Ramos who are detained, or watch their parents be deported Children with a parent or family member who is detained, or are part of a drawn-out immigration court case, are twice as likely to have anxiety as young adults.

#UAlbany sociologist Joanna Dreby’s research sheds light on the human cost of harsh immigration enforcement policies.

In @us.theconversation.com, she explains how children like Liam Ramos can experience long-lasting emotional and behavioral effects: theconversation.com/there-are-lo...

UAlbany Launches Minor in Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence The University at Albany has launched a new undergraduate minor in Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence designed to provide students from any major with an interdisciplinary framework for ...

NEWS: #UAlbany has launched an undergraduate minor in Ethics and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, designed to provide students with a framework for examining how AI is transforming society and raising urgent ethical, legal & philosophical questions.
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IBM, UAlbany AI collaboration fueling research on campus IBM, which operates an artificial intelligence research program at Albany NanoTech, is partnering with UAlbany scientists on research projects.

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...

US officials to run Venezuela amid Maduro trial, Trump says With Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro standing trial in New York City, the leadership of Venezuela is in question.Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as Venezu

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...

NarraScope 2026 | Blog | Welcome to Albany NarraScope is a conference that brings together the writers, developers, scholars, and players of interactive narrative.

We are delighted to announce that #NarraScope 2026 will take place this year from June 12th-14th at the University at Albany! We'll be collaborating w/ the @albany.edu #UAlbany Game Center, and its Director @jcorace.bsky.social 🎉

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UAlbany Welcomes Aramark As New Food Service Provider for Campus Dining and Catering The University at Albany 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. The new 15-year partne...

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.
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