In this image from the 1986 Torch yearbook from the State University of New York at Albany, students demonstrate at the State Capitol against apartheid and racism in South Africa.
Muhammad Ali, on a lecture tour of the country, plays "Chopsticks" on a piano keyboard at the University at Albany. Ali was on his way to a press conference held prior to the lecture.
U.S. President Bill Clinton attends a rally in support of the gubernatorial candidacy of New York Governor Mario Cuomo with sophomore student Daniel Baich at the University at Albany. Clinton was the first sitting U. S. President to visit the school.
Kate Stoneman, Class of 1866, and later teacher of penmanship at the New York State Normal College. In 1886, Stoneman is admitted to the New York State bar after successfully lobbying the Legislature and the Governor to have women admitted to the bar. She later became the first female lawyer in New York. In 1898, while still teaching at NYS Normal College, Stoneman becomes first women to earn a law degree from Albany Law School.
Superintendent of Public Instruction and Principals of the State Normal Schools of New York including seated from left: Dr. James M. Milne (Oneonta), Dr. E.A. Sheldon (Oswego), Dr. Andrew S. Draper (Albany), Dr. William J. Milne (Albany), Dr. Charles D. McLean (Brockport). Standing from left: Dr. Fox Holden (Plattsburg), Dr. John M. Milne (Geneseo), Dr. F.S. Capen (New Paltz ), Dr. J.M. Cassety (Buffalo), Dr. F.J. Cheeney (Cortland), Dr. T.B. Stowell (Potsdam), Dr. F.B. Palmer (Fredonia)
New York State Normal College, the cast of The Rivals performed by students in 1911. In 1915, the College became only the third school in the U.S. to grant academic credit for courses in dramatics.