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University at Albany @albany.edu · Dec 18
Unleashing Greatness for 180 years and now launching a Bluesky account!

The first classes were held at the State Normal School, later known as the University at Albany, on December 18, 1844. The initial enrollment was 29 students, taught by two faculty members, David Page and George R. Perkins!
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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.
GE Aerospace Foundation Launches Next Engineers with UAlbany, miSci and NY Creates
The GE Aerospace Foundation announced Tuesday a partnership with the University at Albany, Schenectady's Museum of Innovation & Science (miSci) and NY Creates to launch the Next Engineers program in New York's Capital Region.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 2d
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!
Portrait of Omar M. Yaghi, a bespectacled individual smiling in a laboratory setting, with a University at Albany logo and a depiction of a Nobel Prize medal indicating a Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 achievement.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 9d
UAlbany is launching new and expanded opportunities for students to study abroad in South Korea, France and Spain!
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UAlbany Expands Study Abroad Opportunities in South Korea, Spain and France
The University at Albany is launching new and expanded opportunities next year for students to study abroad in South Korea, Spain and France. Students will also have new opportunities to earn dual degrees through Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South ...
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 10d
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!
UAlbany Earns Seal of Excelencia Recertification for Students' Educational and Economic Success
The University at Albany has earned recertification for the prestigious Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education, one of 18 colleges and universities to earn the Seal in 2025, recognized for its impact on student success.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 11d
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.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 14d
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!
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientists Awarded $855K NOAA Grant for Water Isotope Research
Researchers are exploring a new method to improve weather and climate forecasts that relies on a tiny but powerful assistant -- stable water isotopes.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 15d
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
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 16d
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!
NYS Writers Institute Hosts 8th Annual Albany Book Festival
The NYS Writers Institute at the University at Albany will host the 8th Annual Albany Book Festival, a celebration of literature, creativity and community, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27...
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 17d
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 Earns National Recognition for Social Mobility, Ranked Among the Country's Best Public Universities
U.S. News & World Report has been ranked UAlbany No. 22 in the nation for the social mobility of its students . No. 61 in best value among the nation's top public schools, No. 63 nationally among public institutions and No. 127 nationally overall.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 18d
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.
3rd Annual Research & Entrepreneurship Week to Highlight Bio and Nanotech
The weeklong event brings together faculty, students, researchers and industry leaders to showcase the impact of UAlbany’s research and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 18d
Happy First Day of Fall, Great Danes!

Our #fallbany era starts now...🍂
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University at Albany @albany.edu · 23d
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

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University at Albany @albany.edu · 29d
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.
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.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Sep 10
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!
UAlbany Launches Environmental Studies Major, Climate Science Graduate Programs
The University at Albany is offering new academic programs that will help shape future leaders to address the world’s evolving climate and environmental challenges.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Sep 2
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
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Aug 28
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!
UAlbany Students Receive SUNY/OMH Scholarships to Pursue Degrees in Mental Health Professions
Three UAlbany students from the School of Social Welfare and the School of Education are among the latest recipients of a SUNY/OMH scholarship designed to support students seeking careers in mental health.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Aug 27
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.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Jul 24
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.
UAlbany Summer: Aspiring Dental Hygienist Explores Community Health Disparities
UAlbany’s Xianna Allen spent the summer conducting health disparities research, focusing on socioeconomic factors affecting health care access and quality among adolescents with neurodevelopmental dis...
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Jun 27
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!
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Jun 10
A group of undergraduate students in the spent the Spring 2025 semester analyzing trends in environmental data and learning how it can be used to develop machine learning tools that support weather forecasting and disaster preparedness.
Atmospheric Science Undergrad Class Exposes Students to AI-Driven Weather Prediction
Tracking trends in weather data helps us gain crucial insight into our natural world — from rising global temperatures and air pollution levels to shifts in biodiversity and the frequency and severity...
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Jun 3
Kenta “qaaa” Lange, a member of UAlbany Esports, competed on the national stage at the 2025 Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup in Arlington, Texas.

Lange was one of 12 players nationwide to qualify for the event and placed third overall!
UAlbany Esports Takes National Stage at Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup
Kenta "qaaa" Lange of the UAlbany Esports team placed third in Street Fighter 6 at the 2025 Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup.
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University at Albany @albany.edu · May 13
We're ready for you, Class of 2025! 🎉🎓

Don’t forget to use #UAlbanyGrad in your social media posts for a chance to be featured on our pages and around campus!
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · May 5
With @albany.edu graduation quickly approaching it's also award season for our outstanding students! @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's Dr. @buyanbattulga.bsky.social awarded the #DigitalGovernance Junior Scholar Award from @aspanational.bsky.social. Congrats from your @ctgualbany.bsky.social family!
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University at Albany @albany.edu · May 2
That's a wrap on The College Tour's week of filming at UAlbany, stay tuned for details on the episode premiere! 🎬
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University at Albany @albany.edu · Apr 23
Just one week until #UAlbanyShowcase!
 
For more information, visit albany.edu/ualbany-showcase and be sure to download the UAlbany Showcase App to explore the full schedule!
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