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Aramark to Revamp the Campus Center
By Karl Gao | May 4, 2026 Renovations taking place in the Campus Center. Photo Credit: Karl Gao / The ASP The beloved dining options in the Campus Center that Great Danes enjoy will see some changes in the Fall 2026 semester. The upcoming semester will see the introduction of a new dining hall, a variety of retail-style dining experiences and the replacement of Discount Dollars with Damien Bucks. The Ca
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Arab Students and Professionals Gather to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
By Mirai Abe and Karl Gao | May 4, 2026 UAlbany North African and Arab Society (NAAS) hosted its “Voice for a Cause” to celebrate Arab culture and heritage on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP Students and Arab American community members gathered in formal attire Tuesday, April 28, to recognize and celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in the University at Albany Campus Center Ballroom. “Voices for a Caus
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Senate Passes Sanctuary Campus Resolution with Strong Support from Senators and Students
By Lucienne Burns | March 10, 2026 Last week’s senate meeting (3/4) hosted a larger audience than usual, with several students speaking in support of the Sanctuary Campus Resolution on the legislative agenda. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP “As a flagship university of the nation's second largest state university system, the University at Albany must lead the charge to protect p
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Crime Blotter
By Jaden Burke | March 10, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP March 3 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of graffiti at the Massry School of Business. The investigation is ongoing.
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What Students Can Do During the Winter to Cope with Lack of Sunshine
By Kacie Eichhorn | March 3, 2026 The University at Albany's clubs, on-campus activities and personal self-care routines help students relax, focus and be happy during the winter. Photo Credit: Kacie Eichhorn / the ASP As the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, many students at the University at Albany are feeling the effects, not just the cold weather. With barely any sunshine, constant acad
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Senate Centers Mental Health Awareness Amid Routine Votes
By Lucienne Burns | March 3, 2025 Senators met for their weekly meeting last Wednesday in the Campus Center (2/25). Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP Last Wednesday, the Student Association (SA) Senate met for their weekly meeting, discussing appropriations, committee appointments and the importance of mental health resources. Additionally, a new senator, Avik Macha, was sworn in at the beginning of the meeting prior to the
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Crime Blotter (2/20-2/26)
By Jaden Burke | March 3, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Feb. 20 – The University Police Department (UPD) received a report of harassment in Eastman Tower on State Quad. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 21 – UPD received a report of petit larceny on Indigenous Quad Grounds. The case remains open. Feb. 22 – UPD responded to a report of criminal trespassing in Tappan Hall on State Quad. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 26 – UPD conducted a vehicle stop off-ca
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Spiritual Life and Happiness: Award-Winning Novelist Concludes Book Tour at UAlbany
By Mirai Abe | February 23, 2026 Mark Koplik, the assistant director of the New York Writers Institute (left) and David Guterson (right) in Page Hall on the University at Albany Downtown Campus last Thursday (2/19). Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP David Guterson, known for his 1994 bestselling novel, “Snow Falling on Cedars,” concluded his book tour Thursday for his new novel “Evelyn in Transit” at the University at Albany. “ Evelyn i
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New Apartments, Bought from Former College, Listed on 2026-2027 Housing Application
By Lucienne Burns | February 16, 2026 The Great Dane Apartments, formerly know as Centennial Hall, are located on Madison Avenue on the old College of Saint Rose campus. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY-- Last November, the University at Albany announced its intent to purchase the former Centennial Hall on the old College of Saint Rose campus. Only three months later, a new option was presented for UAlbany students to cho
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“Reward the Effort, Not the Result": A Bestselling Author Defines Excellence
By Mirai Abe | February 10, 2026 Brad Stulberg (left) and Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Michael Christakis (right) at a talk held at the Campus Center Ballroom at the University at Albany. Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP What defines excellence? When pressure to succeed follows you at every stage of your life — in school, the job market, the workplace and personal life — excellence feels synonymous with outcomes. In co
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Crime Blotter (1/23-1/29)
By Jaden Burke | February 2, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Jan. 23 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of a domestic incident in the Empire Commons C Cluster. A report is on file. Jan. 24 – UPD conducted a traffic stop on Great Dane Drive. The vehicle was found to be unregistered, and the operator was trespassing on campus. This individual was arrested on site. Jan. 25 – UPD responded to a report of grand larceny by extortion in the Em
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Crime Blotter (1/18-1/22)
By Jaden Burke | January 26, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Jan. 18 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of harassment in Liberty Terrace North. A report is on file. Jan. 19 – UPD responded to a report of a person in crisis on Indigenous Quad. They were transported for evaluation, and a report is on file. Jan. 20 – UPD responded to a report of petit larceny in Mohawk Tower on Indigenous Quad. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 21 – UPD c
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UAlbany Ranked No. 1 SUNY School in Washington Monthly Report
By Laci Votraw | September 15, 2025 UAlbany banners hanging from a building on the downtown campus. Photo Credit : Wikimedia Commons ...
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Graduate Student Union Leader Files First Amendment Lawsuit Against UAlbany
By Leigh Roberts | January 30, 2023 A lead organizer for the UAlbany Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) filed a federal lawsuit Jan....
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UAlbany Still Scheduled To Resume In-Person
By Sumaiya Nasir and Teresa Pavia | January 9, 2022 Universities and schools nationwide, including the College of Saint Rose and...
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Shortfalls in Resources Creates Difficult Balancing Act for Parent College Students
By Meghan Brink | December 9, 2021 College was a breeze for Jorden Steffler. He scored straight A’s, had an active social life, and...
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WCDB Radio Revamps Post-Pandemic
By Danielle Modica University at Albany’s public radio station, WCDB-FM 90.9, is making some changes following serious challenges with...
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SUNY Campuses Working to Support Displaced Afghans Resettling in New York
By Max Blumenfrucht | December 6, 2021 Campuses across the SUNY system are becoming progressively involved with the state’s resettlement...
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Counseling and Psychological Services to Offer 24/7 Health Assistance
By Sumaiya Nasir | November 22, 2021 Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is now offering 24/7 mental health assistance outside...
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The Echo Ep.1: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen with Prof. Matthew Ingram
By Shawn Ness, with production by Saba Mann and Danielle Modica The ASP's Shawn Ness interviews UAlbany Political Science Profesor...
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