By Gianna Difulio | October 28, 2026 AI Detection Systems embedded into Brightspace assignments for student work to be automatically reviewed. Photo Credit: Gianna Difulio / The ASP When President's List student Gracie Giamartino opened her most recent graded assignment in her biology class at the University at Albany, the last thing she expected to see was an accusation of using artificial intelligence to write her paper. The comment from her professor read, “Be careful

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

By Chloe Ciszak | September 21, 2026 Renee DeCelle, the director of education abroad at UAlbany, stands in front of informational posters near the Education Abroad Office in the Science Library. Photo credit: Chloe Ciszak / The ASP A semester at UAlbany does not always have to take place in Albany. With study abroad programs available across the world, students can take their education beyond campus while still working toward their degree

By Gavin Hayes | September 21, 2026 Students came together last Tuesday night for an introduction to 3D printing. Students gather inside the CEHC Makerspace during Makerspace Night: 3D Printing on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Photo credit: Gavin Hayes / the ASP Students gathered recently at the CEHC Makerspace in the ETEC building to learn the basics of 3D printing during a hands-on workshop open to all experience levels. The workshop, located in the CEHC Makerspace is in the basemen

By Lucienne Burns | September 15, 2026 Video Credit: Joshua Bankole On Tuesday night at around 9 p.m. the University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of possible gunshots and screaming in the first floor of the Campus Center. According to UPD, officers quickly arrived at the scene and concluded that the noise was from multiple balloons that were popped and cheering from an event in the Assembly Hall. The officers checked the remainder of the Campus Center to ens

By Gianna Difulio | September 14, 2026 Brand new UAlbany Acapella group, Common Chord, kicks off its debut season with just one goal: recruiting enough members to build a group ready to perform. Common Chord was started by a group of four friends, striving to bring people together through music in a more flexible and cohesive environment. “I joined acapella groups on campus,” said Common Chord President and Cofounder, Chloe Vazquez. “Everybody has their hands in a bunch of ba

By Emme Weed | September 14, 2026 Saxbys is a new café and program located on the University at Albany’s campus in the basement of the Massry School of Business. The café is completely student run from the top to the bottom. Their slogan reads “For students, by students.” Theo Rhynie is a Senior at UAlbany studying business. He said his professor had originally told him about the concept for Saxbys and recruited him for a photo shoot. After the photo shoot is when he was aske

By Jaden Burke | September 15, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Sept. 4 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of trespassing in Cooper Hall on State Quad. A report is on file. Sept. 7 – UPD responded to a report of criminal mischief to personal property on State Quad Grounds. An investigation is ongoing. Sept. 8 – UPD responded to a report of a taser in Seneca Hall on Indigenous Quad. The taser was confiscated, and the individual was referred

By Katherine Mitchell | September 14, 2026 Groceries, clothes, self-care items, and other resources are available to students without spending a dime. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP Let’s face it—college is expensive, but UAlbany students don’t have to look far to find resources that can help. Here are five campus organizations offering free items and services that many students may not realize are available. Purple Pantry Located in Campus Center 329, Purple Pantry

By Isabelle Loginovs | September 14, 2026 Freshmen placed three to a room say privacy and space are challenges, while RAs say communication was limited. Folayemi Idowu and Kevin Amador, two of three freshmen living in a 13 x 15-feet triple on Alumni Quad. Photo credit: Isabelle Loginovs / the ASP For some University at Albany freshmen, the first surprise of college wasn’t their roommate—it was having two of them. Students placed in temporary triples on campus said they faced

By Chloe Ciszak | September 14, 2026 The new cafe at UAlbany's Massry School of Business gives students hands-on experience managing a real business. Photo credit: Chloe Ciszak / The ASP When UAlbany senior Theo Rhynie reports to work at Saxbys, he is not just showing up for another part-time college job. As the first cafe's first student CEO, the decisions he makes can determine how the business operates. Saxbys recently opened in UAlbany’s Massry School of Business, rep

By Lucienne Burns | September 14, 2026 The second SA Senate meeting took place in the CC Boardroom Last Wednesday, Sept. 9 where the student government appointed supreme court nominees and discussed upcoming events. The nominees were sworn in at the meeting by Chief Justice Nylah Henry. Photo credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate met for their second meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 9 to appoint court nominees and discuss logistics for the semester

By Lucienne Burns | August 31, 2026 A photo of the agenda for last Wednesday’s senate meeting, marking the first of the 2026-2027 academic year. The meetings will now take place every other Wednesday for the fall semester. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate met for their first meeting of the year on Aug. 26, with 19 senators and new executive and legislative leadership present to discuss a range of topics and appoint nominees following

By Jaden Burke | August 31, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Aug. 21 – The University Police Department (UPD) received a report of an individual experiencing a crisis in Tuscarora Hall on Indigenous Quad. This individual was taken into custody, as they were likely to harm someone. They were transported for evaluation. Aug. 22 – UPD received a report of an individual possessing a weapon in Empire Commons G Cluster. This individual was arrested on site. Aug. 23 – UPD

By Lucienne Burns | August 31, 2026 The class of 2030 posing for their class “A” picture in Collins Circle. Photo Credit: Patrick Dodson / University at Albany The University at Albany’s largest freshman class in the school’s history was admitted this year, totaling over 3500 new students, according to university officials. This figure exceeds the university’s previously largest class of 3100 st

By Lucienne Burns | May 4, 2026 Senator Alana Borrero (left) and Chair-Elect Jaden Burke (right) shaking hands after the election. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate elected a new Senate Chair for the 2026-2027 academic year at its final meeting last week. The election marked the conclusion of the chairship of Troy Serao, who presided over the senate last week for the final time. He thanked the senate for their work together and offere

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

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

By Lucienne Burns | May 4, 2026 At last week’s senate meeting, Anastacia Pulman (left) and Ava-Rae Calloway (right) were sworn in as SA Vice President and President for next year. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate had their last meeting of the school year last Wednesday (4/29), and their agenda consisted of swearing in new leadership and senators, and passing the Internal and External Budget

By Jaden Burke | May 4, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP April 17 – The University Police Department (UPD) Patrol Unit encountered an individual trespassing in Service Building A. This individual was arrested on-site. April 18 – UPD responded to a report of a fight and personal grand larceny in C-Northrup Hall on Freedom Quad. An investigation is ongoing. April 20 – UPD responded to a report of second-degree aggravated harassment via online activity on State Quad gr

By Karl Gao | April 21, 2026 A demonstration of the Makerspace 3D printing and VR equipment. Photo Credit: Karl Gao / The ASP In the aft of the University Library, two tables covered in purple cloth with the embellishment of the library were strung out roughly one hour after the noon Carillon rang. On the tables were the sign-in sheets for an upcoming event — the Makerspace. The Creative Technol

By Lucienne Burns | April 21, 2026 A large crowd attended last week’s senate meeting (4/15) to speak about the Legal Expenses in Immigration Act, which was up for discussion on the meeting’s agenda. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association Senate only briefly began their budget process at the senate meeting on April 15, as instead a majority of the mee

By Juliana Scarpelli | April 21, 2026 UAlbany resident assistant Simge Sahiner sprang into life-saving action when a late-night fire alarm in Auden Hall turned out to be far more than a false alarm. Photo Credit: Simge Sahiner Simge Sahiner, an RA, was in the common area of her dorm on Alumni Quad studying for a classical algebra quiz. It was around 11 p.m., on Feb. 4., and although Sahiner was not on duty, a part of her brain is always alert to the movement of dorm life: a d

By Lucienne Burns | April 13, 2026 Senators met for one of their weekly meetings in the boardroom on Wednesday, April 1. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate held their typical weekly meeting on April Fools' Day, but the meeting was no joke — including guest speakers, dining updates and budget talk despite nothing on the legislative agenda. Senators and officials p

By Alzahra Kolaib | April 13, 2026 A water fountain located in the Campus Center at the University at Albany. Photo Credit: Alzahra Kolaib / The ASP Red light, yellow light, green light— the signals may matter when driving a car, but on the campus water fountains, they no longer matter. The University at Albany has intentionally disconnected the filter status lights on most of the fountains on the Uptown Campus and are replacing filters instead “as need

By Eva Patterson | April 6, 2026 A CDTA bus collecting students at Collins Circle. Photo Credit: Eva Patterson / The ASP The Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is planning to shift multiple bus routes, including cutting early-morning and late-night trips from its schedule, beginning May 24. Not only bus commuter students, but also students living on campus a

By Jaden Burke | April 13, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP March 28 – The University Police Department (UPD) conducted a traffic stop on Washington Avenue. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle intoxicated. This individual was arrested. March 31 – UPD responded to a reported fire alarm in Livingston Tower on Colonial Quad. While the pull station was activated, there was no emergency. An investigation is ongoing. April 1 – UPD responded to a report of

By Remaud O’Meally | April 13, 2026 Jackie Salvatore, the first Black female sheriff in New York state, spoke to UAlbany students in visiting associate professor Jill Konopka’s Media Law and Ethics class. Photo Credit: Jill Konopka “When the heat hits you, you know you’re not done.” This mindset is what shaped the career of Jackie Salvatore, the first Black female sheriff

By Mamin Khan | March 30, 2026 Susan Gorga, coordinator of the Conversation Partner Program, helps international students to connect with UAlbany students to practice English and build connections. Photo Credit: Mamin Khan / The ASP International students expect to meet American students and teachers and practice English. However, the reality can be different: faced with busy schedules, social anxiety and unfamiliar places and faces. The Conversation Partner P

By Lucienne Burns | March 30, 2026 Senators at the last senate meeting (3/11) before Spring Break. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP At the last Student Association (SA) Senate meeting, which took place before Spring Break, past issues presented themselves on the legislative agenda once again. On the agenda, there were two nominations for associate justice positions on the Supre

By George McFarland | March 30, 2026 A poster board advertising the Free Market outside the Campus Center Bean. Photo Credit: George McFarland / The ASP Twenty-five dollars for a plastic UAlbany-branded water bottle? Hundreds of dollars on lounging clothes? Nope, it’s free! Students can get items from the Free Market at the University at Albany, run by the Office of Sustainability