The Graduate School at the University at Albany

09/16/2024

Explore your future with our graduate programs! Be part of our events happening this week.

September 16: Graduate Ambassador MSW Meet-Up
September 17: DrPH Information Session
September 18: Graduate Application Materials Webinar
September 19: Graduate Students from India Meet-Up

Learn more and register to attend an admissions event at: https://www.albany.edu/graduate/admissions/attend-admissions-event

09/13/2024

New Great Dane Grad blog! Hear from Data Science MS student, Tychira Brown, on how she balances working as a housing manager at UAlbany with graduate school.

Tychira Brown, Master of Science (MS) in Data Science student, tells us how she balances work and graduate school.

09/12/2024

Meet Alejandro Mundo, a high school science educator and doctoral student at UAlbany who took part in NASA's LiftOff Summer Institute program earlier this year!

Currently pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in science and mathematics education within the Department of Educational Theory and Practice, Alejandro has been teaching Earth and space science in the Bronx for several years.

He is passionate about raising minority youth as future scientists and encouraging them to pursue STEM careers!

Alejandro Mundo, a high school science educator and doctoral student in UAlbany’s School of Education, was selected to participate in NASA’s LiftOff Summer Institute, a weeklong professional development training for teachers interested in space science.

09/09/2024

Join us to explore some of our graduate programs at upcoming in-person and virtual information sessions and graduate student meet-ups this week!

Learn more and register to attend an admissions event at: https://www.albany.edu/graduate/admissions/attend-admissions-event

09/05/2024

Jessica Rossler is a third-semester graduate student in the Master of Science in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Policy program at UAlbany! Jessica chose the program because it allows her to make meaningful and positive contributions to biology.

Jessica's thesis focuses on policies related to climate change and their impact on the migratory patterns of White Sharks and Humpback Whales. The study will include an analysis of temperature shifts in the North Atlantic Ocean, interviews with marine management officials, and examining existing marine protection policies. By comparing the two species, Jessica aims to make recommendations based on the existing policies to support protecting these marine animals.

09/03/2024

Say hi to our newest Graduate Ambassadors! You'll see all our ambassadors at webinars, events and meet-ups throughout the semester!

Register for an event here: https://bit.ly/Graduate-Events

08/29/2024

This summer, graduate student Evan Walters turned his passion for environmental responsibility into action with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

A geographic information science master’s student at UAlbany in the Department of Geography and Planning, Evan worked with the DEC to better track the distribution and stocking of grass carp, a large herbivorous freshwater fish species.

Walters, a geographic information science master’s student, is working with the DEC to better track the distribution and stocking of grass carp.

08/28/2024

Check out the new Recreation and Wellness Center at UAlbany! All graduate students with a Recreation & Wellness membership can utilize the new center! Learn more: https://www.albany.edu/recreation-wellness/graduate-students

08/26/2024

Happy first day of classes of the Fall 2024 semester! 📚

Don't forget to visit us in LC 27 this Wednesday, August 28 from 9-11 a.m. for some refreshments.

08/23/2024

Meet Shannon Morgan, an incoming graduate student in the Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity program. This summer, Shannon spent her summer interning at PwC and preparing for graduate school!

"To prepare for graduate school, I’ve reviewed my future career aspirations and analyzed how they align with the MS Cybersecurity program at UAlbany. Additionally, I am gaining relevant experience through my current job positions to build a solid foundation for my studies."

08/21/2024

Join us in our Satellite Office in LC 27 on Wednesday, August 28 from 9-11 a.m. We will be celebrating the start of the semester with prizes, refreshments and lots of information on graduate school! 🎉🎓

08/12/2024

Interested in a Master of Public Health (MPH)? Read our latest blog about why George Akwetey, alumnus of the program from the University at Albany School of Public Health, chose our program.

Link to Blog: https://bit.ly/MPH_Blog_2024

08/07/2024

There are many reasons to study at the University at Albany, SUNY. Here are some of our favorites:
🎓UAlbany is a Research 1 Institution
🎓UAlbany is one of the Top Public Schools by U.S. News and World Report
🎓Albany, NY is known as New York’s Tech Valley
🎓UAlbany is one of the Best Value Schools by U.S. News and World Report
🎓UAlbany has 50+ STEM Graduate Programs

08/05/2024

Our MPH can be done in-person or online and provides students with amazing internship and networking opportunities. Choose from 6 concentrations and the ability to add certificates along the way!

Our Master of Public Health provides you with a strong foundation in primary public health fields and advanced knowledge in your area of interest. Concentration options include biomedical sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social behavior and community health: https://buff.ly/3nMknl5

08/02/2024

Summer recruitment continues! The Graduate School was out speaking to prospective graduate students at the NIH Graduate & Professional School Fair and at the UCLA McNair Conference.

Join us at one of our upcoming events!: https://bit.ly/UAlbanyGradRecruitment

07/31/2024

Great opportunities to learn about some of our programs in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity!

We will be hosting information sessions this fall with details from faculty, staff, and current students about our incredible graduate program offerings. To learn more and register click here: https://www.albany.edu/graduate/admissions/attend-admissions-event to see the line up of opportunities through the The Graduate School at the University at Albany or scan the QR code the flyer. You can also contact Mike Baumgardner at [email protected] for more details!

07/29/2024

We are less that one month away from classes starting at the University at Albany, SUNY! We look forward to starting the semester with all our new and returning students.

07/19/2024

Congrats to our in Information Science students!

07/17/2024

This past Spring, Sean Desiree, a recent graduate of the University at Albany, SUNY's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in Studio Art, was awarded a $7,000 Thayer Fellowship from SUNY - The State University of New York.

Desiree was drawn to UAlbany’s MFA program because of the practical support it offers artists, including dedicated studio space in the Boor Sculpture Studio, faculty support, and peer connections.

“I liked how it was structured, having access to professors, doing tutorials with them and studio visits, that's where I got the most benefit,” they said.

Congratulations, Sean!

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Sean Desiree, a recent graduate of UAlbany’s MFA program in Studio Art, won a $7,000 Thayer Fellowship from the State University of New York to support their pursuit of a career in the arts.

07/10/2024

Connect with us at one of our upcoming recruitment events to learn all about graduate school at the University at Albany, SUNY!

Register: https://bit.ly/Graduate-Events

07/08/2024

Wondering how to pay for graduate school? 🎓 💰 There are several ways to fund your graduate studies, such as assistantships, fellowships or scholarships. In this blog, Tychira Brown, Data Science MS student, discusses funding options and provides some great resources to help with your funding search!

Tychira Brown, Data Science MS student, shares some helpful information about funding your graduate studies.

07/03/2024

The Graduate School has been very busy this summer recruiting new University at Albany, SUNY graduate students! Here are some recent photos from the Graduate Lunch and Learn on campus and the SAEOPP McNair/SSS Conference that took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Want to learn more about graduate school? Meet us on the road or virtually at an upcoming recruitment event! Check out the full list of upcoming events: https://bit.ly/Graduate-Events

07/02/2024

Natasha Sharma, a Master of Science (MS) in Information Science student and Graduate Ambassador, answers some commonly asked questions about the F-1 Student Visa process! For more information, check out Natasha's blog: https://bit.ly/f1-student-visa-questions

06/26/2024

Check out a day in the life of PhD student, Mary Avery, who is currently working towards her PhD in Cognitive Psychology here at the University at Albany, SUNY!

06/20/2024

At the University at Albany, SUNY, you can have the opportunity to attend conferences and present your research while in graduate school!

Information Science PhD student, Dwi Sari, attended several conferences this past semester in the U.S. Last week, Dwi presented at the Digital Government Society's 25th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (dg.o 2024) in Taipei, Taiwan!

06/18/2024

Throwback to the UAlbany Showcase 2024! 💡 The University at Albany, SUNY held its second annual Showcase Day on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. More than 500 graduate students shared their research, academic work, experiential learning and creative activities at the day-long event.

06/13/2024

Improve your time management skills with these great tips from Tychira Brown, a Master of Arts (MA) in Mathematics student here at the University at Albany, SUNY! When you manage your time effectively, you can unlock a better work-life balance and optimize your productivity in graduate school.

Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/time-management-tips-ualbany

Tychira Brown, Mathematics MA student, gives us some tips on how to manage your time effectively in graduate school!

06/10/2024

Thank you for having us. It was great speaking to prospective students!

06/10/2024

Labika Baral, a student in the University at Albany School of Public Health's dual Master of Public Health (MPH)/Medical Doctorate (MD) program, is interning in Pokhara, Nepal with the Infectious and Communicable Disease Hospital under the Ministry of Social Development and Health for Gandaki Province. For her internship, she is evaluating the implementation of the electronic medical record system. Excellent work, Labika!

Read the full story:
https://bit.ly/UAlbany-MDMPH-Intern

Labika Baral is interning in Pokhara, Nepal with the Infectious and Communicable Diseases Hospital under the Ministry of Social Development and Health for Gandaki Province. For her internship, she is evaluating the implementation of the electronic medical record system.

06/05/2024

Did you know we give in-person tours of the Uptown Campus at the University at Albany, SUNY? Come visit UAlbany’s beautiful campus this Fall!

Register: https://bit.ly/UAlbany-Graduate-Tour