Hannah's Hope Fund has been part of the University at Albany community since 2010; helping 7-year-old Hannah Sames find a treatment and possible cure for her genetic disease. ]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 1.2722541 News Sames find a treatment and possible cure for her genetic disease. Haley Viccaro News http://www.albanystudentpress.org/news/students-rally-to-defend-public-education-at-the-capitol-1.2722529 Erin Colligan

New York Students Rising (NYSR), a statewide group, organized a march on the State Capitol on Monday, Nov. 21. According to their website they are 'dedicated to defending public higher education and empowering students in New York State.' Supporter...

University at Albany President George Philip announced on Friday, Nov. 18 that he would step down as university president once a replacement for him is found. Philip has served as the 18th president of the university since 2009, leaving behind his jo...

At 8 a.m. last Friday morning, a crowd gathered by the flagpoles in Collins Circle to commemorate Veterans Day. In attendance were members of the ROTC program, as well as several other students and fa...

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) is further developing their research in computer chip technology with the constructio...

Countless college students want to study abroad, but with tuition costs rising and travel prices being what they are, it's become an unrealistic option for many. The people behind myTab.co]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 1.2700824 News myTab.co By Katherine Mikoley News http://www.albanystudentpress.org/news/professor-inspires-students-with-the-reality-of-life-and-education-1.2696131 Michelle Munera
By: Michelle Munera

After many rough life lessons, years of teaching and a recently acquired doctorate in humanistic studies, Florence Diana Hunt, more commonly known as Flo, is an exceptional professor on the University at Albany campus. Although her professional achie...

It was 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 and the Campus Center ballroom was filled with a sea of yellow shirts underneath dangling sports equipment made of tissue paper, a strange choice of theme for an event made ...

Most of the students at the University at Albany, particularly freshmen, are only familiar with two parts of this city we call home: the UAlbany campus and a small section of downtown Albany. This is only a sliver of what the city really has to offer...

University at Albany journalism professor Rosemary Armao has covered stories from Mongolia to Uganda. She has unearthed corruption from Cleveland to Sarajevo to Herzegovina. Rosemary ]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 1.2678414 News Armao has covered stories from Mongolia to Uganda. She has unearthed corruption from Cleveland to Sarajevo to Herzegovina. Rosemary Dylan Watton News http://www.albanystudentpress.org/news/ua-student-crowned-1.2678382 Haley Viccaro
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Alix Fragna, a senior, was crowned in March at Jillian's on Pearl Street in Albany. Anyone can enter a local pageant with no prior experienc...

The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and dedicated students stood out in the October snow last Thursday night and huddled around the small fountain in front of the Campus Center...

One cold day in late-November, you'll walk along the podium and gaze towards the University at Albany's most popular landmark, the main fountain. You'll look at it and see its cold robin's-egg blue bottom crusted over with the hedonistic remains of...

From Oct. 17 through Oct. 21 the office of Gender and Sexuality and Concerns in conjunction with several other student groups hosted 'Coming Out Week' on campus. There were programs throughout the week covering everything from Safe Space Training o...

Eyad Alkurabi, a junior studying public policy at the University at Albany, shouted 'Mic ...

Grand Larceny 10/5/2011 Colonial Quad - Livingston Tower Walk in report of stolen/lost SUNY card. Female student reported that her account was used by unknown person leaving a zero balance. Making graffiti 10/9/2011 Podium - Arts and ' Sc...

When one hears the sound of a fire alarm, their initial reaction is to get out of the area as fast as they possibly can. But according to recent studies, this is not always the case. Most people are so used to faulty fire alarms going off and pract...

Do you ever listen to the radio and find yourself hearing song after song about sex, relationships and love? You're not alone. Professor Gordon Gallup, of the University at Albany's psychology department, and student Dawn Hobbs recently released th...

The University at Albany welcomed back two inspirational alumni during the Reaching Higher, Achieving More luncheon last Friday. Ken Johnson and Robert Paeglow shared their experiences and acc...

In what was easily the most engaging of the five World Within Reach Speaker Series, basketball legend and entrepreneur Earvin 'Magic' Johnson put on a show that had all the hallmarks of the politic...