The following features a round-up of news releases sent on behalf of UAlbany, as well as media coverage garnered during the week of February 8, 2016.
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“Today at UAlbany”
· For the Students
· Undergraduates Nourished by D.C. Semester Give Back to the ‘Table’
· STEP Program Rises to Robotics Challenge
· Register Now for President’s 3rd Annual Forum on Data
· SCJ Dean Chairs AAAS Panel on Policies to Combat Societal Violence
· Online Education Builds, as School of Education Named 14th Best in the Nation for Online Graduate Degrees
· Global Institute of Health and Human Rights Convenes 15 Nations in Turkey to Address HIV-AIDS
· Local Kids Tour, Play and Cheer at Commitment to Education Day
· Join the Fitness Trend at Fit Fair
UAlbany Press Releases
· Education Forum Spotlights Teacher Evaluations, School Aid, Common Core as Key Issues Facing N.Y.
· Cimini Appointed to National Advisory Council on Substance Abuse Prevention
· Student Entrepreneurs Prepare to Bring ChugaChaga to Market
· President Jones Rallies for System-Wide EOP Support
· Taylor Swift Opens Music Industry Doors for UAlbany Junior
· The UAlbany and Albany Law Connection Grows
· UAlbany Researcher Examines Transmission of Gun Violence
UAlbany Media Coverage
Institutional News:
Associated Press: Higher ed up next on New York lawmakers' budget agenda (President Jones to speak with New York lawmakers)
News Channel 13 WNYT – Albany: President Jones on Forum 13
Times Union: UAlbany Elect Her forum urges female students to consider politics
State aid called key to SUNY cost issue
More to UAlbany than an alleged racial assault
Ebony: Despite Improvements, Ending HIV/AIDS Will Take More Awareness (Insight from Darryl Wheeler, School of Social Welfare dean)
Albany Business Review: After one semester, nearly 180 students enroll in emergency preparedness at UAlbany
Bloomberg: 5 Questions on Diversity in Higher Ed (Cites President Jones’ lecture at NC State)
CDTA Bus Incident:
Times Union: CDTA video of alleged UAlbany attack 'not clear-cut'
Authorities shared statements that revealed 'some contradiction' in UAlbany bus incident
Churchill: UAlbany bus attack story isn't holding up
UAlbany president updates status of CDTA bus incident
News Channel 13 WNYT – Albany: District attorney takes over UAlbany bus investigation
Video of UAlbany incident raises new questions about racism claims
News Channel 10 WTEN – Albany: Alleged UAlbany attack in the hands of Albany Co. DA
Community leaders shown CDTA video of alleged UAlbany attack
UAlbany president to hold ‘critical conversation’ about alleged CDTA attack
CBS 6 WRGB – Albany: City, community leaders view CDTA video of alleged attack
Time Warner Cable News – Albany: Zimpher, Jones Offer Little on UAlbany Incident
Community Activist and Council President View UAlbany CDTA Video; Conclusions Unclear
WAMC – Northeast Public Radio: CDTA Bus Videos Screened For Community Leaders
USA Today: On campus, Feb. 7 (Cites rally at UAlbany)
Syracuse.com: UAlbany bus assault: New videos call into question 'racially motivated' claim
ETEC Initiative:
News Channel 10 WTEN – Albany: Emerging tech complex coming to state office campus
Area Development: Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex Planned In Albany, New York
Faculty Expertise:
The GW Hatchet: Officials center global strategy around D.C.-based international organizations (Insight from Daniel Levy, School of Education)
Inquisitr: Chelsea Clinton Says ‘President Sanders’ While Campaigning For Mom (Quote by Bruce Miroff, Rockefeller College)
Vox: We asked 6 political scientists if Bernie Sanders would have a shot in a general election (Quote by Bruce Miroff, Rockefeller College)
Times Union: Meet the man with the infrastructure plan (Rocco Ferraro is an adjunct professor in geography and planning)
The Berkshire Eagle: Alan Chartock | I Publius: 'Smitty' Pignatelli could have won Senate seat (Column by Alan Chartock, communications professor emeritus)
Inside Higher Ed: Phoenix Owner Seeks Fresh Start (Insight from Kevin Kinser, School of Education)
The Wall Street Journal: University of Phoenix parent Apollo Education to be taken private (Quote from Kevin Kinser, School of Education)
PR Newswire: UAlbany Researcher Examines Transmission of Gun Violence
New York Post: Is Phil Jackson’s focus on the Knicks or a future with Lakers? (Quote from Kenneth Moore, strategic management professor)
New London Patch: Diving In: Marine Scientist Takes On Pollution, Policy, and Public Health (Susan Shaw, School of Public, shares her insight)
Delaware Online: School threats cost educational time, taxpayer money (Quote from Brian Nussbaum, Rockefeller College)
The Day: Marine toxicologist to speak at Mitchell College (Quote from Susan Shaw, School of Public Health)
Miscellaneous:
Times Union: Paul Bray: Find a way to preserve our national, natural treasure
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger leading Ash Wednesday Mass
UAlbany dance performance to explore notions of intimacy
News Channel 10 WTEN – Albany: Party organizer found guilty of multiple building and fire code violations
University World News: How to make public engagement a priority at universities ( Cites President Jones in Chronicle of Higher Education)
Capchips.com: Blackstone Launch Pad event
Leader-Telegram: Obituaries: Robert Pruzek
Bloomberg: ‘Not After the Debate’: How Rubio's Campaign Stalled in New Hampshire (Quotes UAlbany student)
Times Union: What's on display at museums and galleries (University Art Museum)
They actually think I’m Spanish (Article by Lamya Zikry ’16)
The Other Lobe: A Student Group Can Produce Retention – an Example of the Middle Earth Program (Blog post by Marc Cohen ’16 and Jim Stellar, provost)
Syracuse.com: Drake Harrison on leadership: Be quick to listen and slow to speak (Cites Dr. Carson Carr, former EOP director)
Rochester First : SUNY announces $2.4 million in Education Opportunity Program awards for campuses
NYS Writers Institute:
Times Union : Jon Krakauer writes of people in difficult circumstances
Athletics:
Times Union: UAlbany basketball looks to build on Big Purple Growl win
SEEN: UAlbany vs Vermont at Big Purple Growl
A conversation with UAlbany women's basketball player Imani Tate
More on the UAlbany bus trip back home from UMBC
UAlbany women hold off Binghamton
UAlbany men's lacrosse moving on without Thompson
UAlbany expects another battle with UNH
UAlbany men lose close one to New Hampshire
UAlbany women's basketball defeats New Hampshire in front of 3,016 fans
Daily Gazette: Singletary leads UAlbany to win in Big Purple Growl game
Basketball: Richards becomes UAlbany's all-time scoring leader
UAlbany women rally to beat Binghamton
Basketball: UAlbany men hit 20-win mark again
Basketball: UAlbany women show commitment, drub New Hampshire
News Channel 13 WNYT – Albany: Richards & Tate Surpass Milestones in Win Over Vermont
UAlbany Treats Sellout Crowd to Win in Big Purple Growl
News Channel 10 WTEN – Albany: UAlbany survives Vermont 75-71 in Big Purple Growl
Senior Shereesha Richards becomes all-time leading scorer in UAlbany basketball history
UAlbany lacrosse player prepared to be a top player on the team
Time Warner Cable News – Albany: Bearcats Battle Lady Danes to Finish
CBS 6 WRGB – Albany: UAlbany lax ranked No. 12 nationally
Saratogian : Stingy press helps UAlbany rout UNH
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