By Khalisah Belton | November 3, 2026 Outside of the Barnes & Noble at Crossgates Mall, with the “coming soon” poster on the window. Photo Credit: Khalisah Belton Barnes & Noble, the No. 1 book retailer in the United States, opened another location in Albany this month, at the Crossgates Mall just 10 minutes from campus. Janine Flanigan, Vice President of Store Design at Barnes & Noble, told the ASP that the new store will be located on the upper level in the former Forever 2

Gianna DiFulio | October 26, 2026 Students attended an event to learn more about finding internships on Monday, Oct. 19, hosted by the University at Albany’s Department of Communication and Journalism along with Career and Professional Development. Video Credit: Gianna DiFulio / The ASP Graduating seniors who have completed paid internships receive more than twice as many job offers as their peers without internship experience, according to data gathered by The National Assoc

by Gavin Hayes | October 26, 2026 Parking citations increased 24% from January through August 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Students reacted to the findings in interviews, while UAlbany’s parking director addressed enforcement and appeals by email. A sign marks the entrance to Hudson, Empire Commons and Parking and Mass Transit Services at UAlbany on Oct. 13. Photo Credit: Gavin Hayes / The ASP According to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Law

By Enrique Samano | October 26, 2026 A sign posted in downtown Albany. Photo Credit: Enrique Samano The State of New York is giving the city of Albany a much-needed facelift. “Championing Albany’s Potential” is a $400+ million state-led revitalization program to improve the city’s urban core by 2035. Up to $120 million has been allocated for redevelopment and public spaces, 40 million to triple the downtown residential base, and much more. According to Governor Kathy Hoch

By Brynn Brown | October 26, 2026 Senators during the meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Photo Credit: Brynn Brown / The ASP Student Association Senator Adrian Cummings resigned from his position in the senate after his appointment as the chair of the Parking and Safety Committee sparked intense debate at an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. “I know a lot of the leadership picks might spark some debate, but it was a very deliberate choice on my end. All members of leadersh

By Brynn Brown | October 19, 2026 Interim Director of Student Engagement and Belonging spoke at the senate meeting on Oct. 7 before Fall Break to give an update about the Women’s Resource Center. A university official gave an update on the Women's Resouce Center and the chamber was informed of a senator's resignation at the Student Association (SA) Senate meeting on Oct. 7. Sam Axley, the Interim Director of Student Engagement and Belonging, spoke with the senate before Fall

By Kenzy Alshinhab | October 19, 2026 Leaves on campus changing color as the fall season continues. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP Ditch the snow boots, hats and gloves, at least for the near future. The University at Albany’s Atmospheric Science experts say their models indicate Albany may experience a warmer-than-usual winter this year due to a strong El Niño event developing in the Pacific Ocean.

By Jaden Burke | October 19, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Oct. 9 – The University Police Department (UPD) conducted a traffic stop on Washington Avenue. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended license. The individual was arrested on-site. Oct. 14 – UPD responded to a report of grand larceny on campus. An investigation is ongoing.

By Gianna Difulio | October 6, 2026 Video credit: Gianna Difulio / The ASP From earning a full salary and receiving employment benefits to traveling to a new country and learning an entirely different culture, the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers a range of unique opportunities for participants. More than 80,000 students have participated in the program worldwide, according to the website. JET representative and campus alumni Joe Meringolo visited the Unive

by Gavin Hayes | October 6, 2026 Four UAlbany students voiced a range of opinions on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s CAP (Championing Albany’s Potential) initiative. Cars and pedestrians navigate downtown Albany, where the state’s CAP initiative includes housing, infrastructure, public spaces and public safety plans, taken on Sept. 28. Photo credit: Gavin Hayes / The ASP Thoughts of revitalizing Albany revealed conflicting

By Alejandro Royer | October 6, 2026 The new statue, gifted to the university by the Alumni Association, stands in the center of the Podium on the UAlbany campus. Photo Credit: Lily Costanzo The University at Albany welcomed a new landmark that brings together school pride and campus history on Friday, Oct. 2 with a unve

By Lucienne Burns | October 5, 2026 Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The University at Albany Police Department (UPD) is asking anyone who may have been in the area of Hudson Avenue early Sunday morning for information following a fatal shooting. According to a campus-wide email sent by the department Sunday, anyone in the campus community who might have information about the incident should report it to the Albany Police Department’s Detective Division at 518-462-8039

By Jaden Burke | Setember 28, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Sept. 18 – The University Police Department (UPD) conducted a traffic stop on University Drive West. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle without a license. This individual was arrested on-site. Sept. 19 – UPD responded to a report of a person in crisis on State Quad Grounds. The patient was transported for evaluation, and a report is on file. Sept. 21 – UPD responded to a report of trespass

by Alejandro Royer | September 28, 2026 Student gamers playing at their stations inside the high-tech UAlbany Esports arena. On a typical afternoon, you'll see colorful monitors and hear people yelling plays from across the room as soon as you enter the campus esports arena. The University at Albany's esports arena has grown to be a key center for student activity since it launched. It brings together players on official varsity rosters as well as students who just want to pl

By Isabelle Loginovs | September 28, 2026 Students weigh the convenience of scooters against concerns about sharing crowded campus walkways. Two scooters parked near Albany's Campus Center. Photo Credit: Isabelle Loginovs / The ASP For some students, scooters mean getting to class on time. For others, they mean watching their backs. Electric scooters have become a convenient way for students to travel around the University at Al

by Brynn Brown | September 28, 2026 Senate Vice Chair Sean Metcalf at the senate meeting last Wednesday (9/23). Photo Credit: Brynn Brown / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate went through confirmations for committee appointments, a presentation regarding the new university-wide AI policy and reports about upcoming SA events at their recent meeting on Wednesday, September 23. This meeting was also the first where Senate Vice Chair Sean Metcalf s

by Mamin Khan | September 21, 2026 Students and campus leaders offer advice for newcomers looking to make connections and find their place at UAlbany. UAlbany freshman Izabella Garcia says getting involved on campus has helped her meet new people and make friends. Photo credit: Izabella Garcia For many University at Albany freshmen, joining a campus organization can be a way to meet people and find a sense of community. For students who are shy or unsure where to start, howev

By Jaden Burke | September 21, 2026 Photo credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Sept. 11 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of trespassing in the Alden Lot on Alumni Quad. This individual was arrested on-site. Sept. 14 – UPD responded to a report of criminal contempt (disobeying a court mandate) in Delancey Hall on Colonial Quad. This individual was arrested on-site. Sept. 15 – UPD responded to a report of stalking in Eastman Tower on State Quad. The in

By Gianna Difulio | September 21, 2026 Photo Credit: Gianna Difulio / The ASP University at Albany alumni Bria Nickerson recently returned to campus not as a visitor, but as a mentor. Her experiences were able to be shared with students through Great Dane Dialogue, a series of campus-wide speeches to promote civil discourse amid polarized political landscapes. Nickerson currently serves as the executive director for the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian

By Lucienne Burns | September 21, 2026 Senator Alana Borrero and Senator Sean Metcalf answering questions during the vice chair election on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Photo credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate met for an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to hold a vice chair election and swear in new senators for the academic year. It took four rounds of voting to elect Senator Sean Metcalf as vice chair, with a divided senate failing to reac