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“He’s, in a way, legitimated this type of language that, for many Americans for a long time, was seen as outside the bounds.” - Carl Bon Tempo, #UAlbany Dept. of History
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Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language by calling people from Somalia 'garbage'
President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. “garbage” during a Cabinet meeting.
apnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“He’s, in a way, legitimated this type of language that, for many Americans for a long time, was seen as outside the bounds.” - Carl Bon Tempo, #UAlbany Dept. of History
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apnews.com/article/trum...
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A.I. is a powerful tool for weather prediction — but can it replace human expertise?
On The Short Version, Kara Sulia of #UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center explains how A.I. helps us understand weather and where it hits its limits. 🌩️🎙️
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On The Short Version, Kara Sulia of #UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center explains how A.I. helps us understand weather and where it hits its limits. 🌩️🎙️
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The weather machine: Kara Sulia on what AI can (and can't) tell us about weather | The Short Version
Kara Sulia, director of the xCITE Lab at UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, explains how artificial intelligence can help us understand the weather and risks it poses — and why human scie...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A.I. is a powerful tool for weather prediction — but can it replace human expertise?
On The Short Version, Kara Sulia of #UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center explains how A.I. helps us understand weather and where it hits its limits. 🌩️🎙️
the-short-version.simplecast.com/episodes/he-...
On The Short Version, Kara Sulia of #UAlbany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center explains how A.I. helps us understand weather and where it hits its limits. 🌩️🎙️
the-short-version.simplecast.com/episodes/he-...
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"We're clearly in a moment of pretty serious social, political [and] economic transformation and nonprofits are being strongly impacted."
@jenniferdodge.bsky.social and Susan Appe spotlight the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program on this UAlbany podcast: tinyurl.com/3wftd629
@jenniferdodge.bsky.social and Susan Appe spotlight the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program on this UAlbany podcast: tinyurl.com/3wftd629
Creating a Pipeline and Action Plan for Nonprofit Leaders | The Engagement Ring
Professors Susan Appe and Jennifer Dodge discuss the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program created and taught by faculty at the UAlbany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Pol...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"We're clearly in a moment of pretty serious social, political [and] economic transformation and nonprofits are being strongly impacted."
@jenniferdodge.bsky.social and Susan Appe spotlight the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program on this UAlbany podcast: tinyurl.com/3wftd629
@jenniferdodge.bsky.social and Susan Appe spotlight the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program on this UAlbany podcast: tinyurl.com/3wftd629
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Physicists at the University of Albany have launched UAlbany Project X, a research initiative funded by an endowment focusing on studying unidentified aerial phenomena to advance scientific investigations, clarify misconceptions, and expand their approaches with add…#ufo#uap#aliens#ovni#ufosky
"UAlbany Project X": How a Team of New York Physicists is Launching a Cutting-Edge Investigation into Aerial Mysteries
Physicists at the University of Albany have launched 'UAlbany Project X,' a long-term scientific study of unidentified anomalous phenomena.
thedebrief.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEWS: #UAlbany's Massry School of Business has launched a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business.
The program is designed to equip students with the tools to harness AI for innovation and organizational growth.
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The program is designed to equip students with the tools to harness AI for innovation and organizational growth.
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UAlbany Launches Master’s Program in AI for Business
The University at Albany’s Massry School of Business has launched a new Master of Science (M.S.) in Artificial Intelligence for Business, an innovative program designed to equip the next generation of...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
NEWS: #UAlbany's Massry School of Business has launched a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Business.
The program is designed to equip students with the tools to harness AI for innovation and organizational growth.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
The program is designed to equip students with the tools to harness AI for innovation and organizational growth.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
“With warmer temps from climate change, you're going to have a warmer November... if you have warmer lake temps & you get a burst of intense cold air, that's going to make lake effect events a lot more significant." - Allison Finch, #UAlbany's @nyswrcc.bsky.social
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The History—and Future—of Thanksgiving Storms
The busy holiday period combined with the changing seasons often threatens chaos on the roads and at airports.
time.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“With warmer temps from climate change, you're going to have a warmer November... if you have warmer lake temps & you get a burst of intense cold air, that's going to make lake effect events a lot more significant." - Allison Finch, #UAlbany's @nyswrcc.bsky.social
time.com/7336821/than...
time.com/7336821/than...
#UAlbany’s Mustafa Aksoy is part of a large research team that won a $1.1 million grant to help U.S. weather and climate satellites.
He is leading the development of machine-learning algorithms that can detect and remove radio frequency interference.
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He is leading the development of machine-learning algorithms that can detect and remove radio frequency interference.
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UAlbany Researcher Developing Radio Frequency Interference Solutions for U.S. Weather Satellites
Mustafa Aksoy, an associate professor in UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, is part of a large research team that was awarded a two-year, $1.1 million grant to develop radi...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#UAlbany’s Mustafa Aksoy is part of a large research team that won a $1.1 million grant to help U.S. weather and climate satellites.
He is leading the development of machine-learning algorithms that can detect and remove radio frequency interference.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
He is leading the development of machine-learning algorithms that can detect and remove radio frequency interference.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think, according to a new study co-led by #UAlbany's @paulmorganphd.bsky.social
Read more via @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Read more via @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think
A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows
hechingerreport.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think, according to a new study co-led by #UAlbany's @paulmorganphd.bsky.social
Read more via @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
Read more via @hechingerreport.org: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...
NEWS: Dozens of faculty from #UAlbany are ranked among the world’s top 2% of researchers, according to a new report published by Stanford University.
The annual report ranks top scientists based on their number of publications & various citation metrics.
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The annual report ranks top scientists based on their number of publications & various citation metrics.
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Dozens of UAlbany Researchers Among World’s Top 2% of Scientists
The annual Stanford University report, published through Elsevier, creates a public database of top-cited researchers.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEWS: Dozens of faculty from #UAlbany are ranked among the world’s top 2% of researchers, according to a new report published by Stanford University.
The annual report ranks top scientists based on their number of publications & various citation metrics.
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The annual report ranks top scientists based on their number of publications & various citation metrics.
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Did you know @albany.edu hosts the nation's largest & most advanced statewide weather observation network?
@nysmesonet.org Director June Wang was live on The Weather Channel this week to share how the network benefits all New Yorkers. 🌧️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7yS...
@nysmesonet.org Director June Wang was live on The Weather Channel this week to share how the network benefits all New Yorkers. 🌧️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7yS...
New York State Mesonet Featured on The Weather Channel
YouTube video by UAlbany News
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November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Did you know @albany.edu hosts the nation's largest & most advanced statewide weather observation network?
@nysmesonet.org Director June Wang was live on The Weather Channel this week to share how the network benefits all New Yorkers. 🌧️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7yS...
@nysmesonet.org Director June Wang was live on The Weather Channel this week to share how the network benefits all New Yorkers. 🌧️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7yS...
NEWS: #UAlbany will now offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in partnership with Albany Med Health System.
Students will complete the program's classroom and lab components on our Uptown Campus.
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Students will complete the program's classroom and lab components on our Uptown Campus.
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UAlbany and Albany Med Health System Launch Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
The four-year program will build capacity for care in the Capital Region while supporting local workforce development
www.albany.edu
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEWS: #UAlbany will now offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in partnership with Albany Med Health System.
Students will complete the program's classroom and lab components on our Uptown Campus.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Students will complete the program's classroom and lab components on our Uptown Campus.
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ICYMI: #UAlbany's Life Sciences Research Building will get a $50M state-funded expansion to support The RNA Institute.
The funding will advance the Institute's research, training & workforce development, including its use of AI to guide drug discovery.
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The funding will advance the Institute's research, training & workforce development, including its use of AI to guide drug discovery.
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Gov. Hochul Announces $50M Life Sciences Expansion for RNA Institute research
The Life Sciences Research Building, which is home to cutting-edge labs where researchers from the RNA Institute blend bench science with AI to help accelerate the development of RNA-based treatments ...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
ICYMI: #UAlbany's Life Sciences Research Building will get a $50M state-funded expansion to support The RNA Institute.
The funding will advance the Institute's research, training & workforce development, including its use of AI to guide drug discovery.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
The funding will advance the Institute's research, training & workforce development, including its use of AI to guide drug discovery.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
“It’s like basically taking a sponge and wringing it out, and climate change is making that sponge even larger.” - Brian Tang, prof. of atmospheric science at @albany.edu
apnews.com/article/hurr...
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Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
An analysis from World Weather Attribution reports human-caused climate change intensified the winds and rainfall unleashed by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“It’s like basically taking a sponge and wringing it out, and climate change is making that sponge even larger.” - Brian Tang, prof. of atmospheric science at @albany.edu
apnews.com/article/hurr...
apnews.com/article/hurr...
Introducing The Short Version — #UAlbany’s new podcast featuring quick conversations about big ideas with the people who make our campus a fascinating place.
New 10-minute episodes will be available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Simplecast.
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New 10-minute episodes will be available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Simplecast.
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New Podcast Spotlights Short Talks on Big News and Big Ideas
The Short Version is a weekly podcast from UAlbany's Office of Communications and Marketing featuring brief conversations with the makers, knowers and doers on campus. Look for new episodes every Wedn...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Introducing The Short Version — #UAlbany’s new podcast featuring quick conversations about big ideas with the people who make our campus a fascinating place.
New 10-minute episodes will be available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Simplecast.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
New 10-minute episodes will be available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Simplecast.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
NEWS: #UAlbany announced Monday its intent to purchase Centennial Hall, a residence hall on the former College of Saint Rose campus.
The three-story property would be used for upperclassman and graduate housing.
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The three-story property would be used for upperclassman and graduate housing.
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UAlbany to Purchase Former College of Saint Rose Residence Hall
The University at Albany has put in an offer of $12 million for the 93,671 square-foot residence hall, which has 66 units that total 225 bedrooms.
www.albany.edu
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NEWS: #UAlbany announced Monday its intent to purchase Centennial Hall, a residence hall on the former College of Saint Rose campus.
The three-story property would be used for upperclassman and graduate housing.
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The three-story property would be used for upperclassman and graduate housing.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
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Despite not being paid during the government shutdown, NOAA's Hurricane Hunter team flew directly into Melissa’s 185-mile-per-hour winds this week.
A recent @albany.edu study found that data from these missions significantly improves hurricane forecasts. ✈️
www.wamc.org/news/2025-10...
A recent @albany.edu study found that data from these missions significantly improves hurricane forecasts. ✈️
www.wamc.org/news/2025-10...
Researchers at UAlbany contribute hurricane research
The Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at UAlbany study forecast accuracy and Hurricane Hunters
www.wamc.org
October 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Despite not being paid during the government shutdown, NOAA's Hurricane Hunter team flew directly into Melissa’s 185-mile-per-hour winds this week.
A recent @albany.edu study found that data from these missions significantly improves hurricane forecasts. ✈️
www.wamc.org/news/2025-10...
A recent @albany.edu study found that data from these missions significantly improves hurricane forecasts. ✈️
www.wamc.org/news/2025-10...
NEWS: #UAlbany & #VCU researchers have been awarded $6.5 million from NIH to establish a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center.
The center is named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul D. Wellstone, a champion of muscular dystrophy research.
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The center is named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul D. Wellstone, a champion of muscular dystrophy research.
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UAlbany, VCU to share $6.5M to Launch Muscular Dystrophy Research Center
With this award — one of just six in the nation — UAlbany and VCU will receive $6.5 million over five years to establish the center under the leadership of UAlbany’s Keith Hynes Endowed Professor in S...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
NEWS: #UAlbany & #VCU researchers have been awarded $6.5 million from NIH to establish a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center.
The center is named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul D. Wellstone, a champion of muscular dystrophy research.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
The center is named in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul D. Wellstone, a champion of muscular dystrophy research.
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Hurricane Melissa is close to landfall in Jamaica. My thoughts are with the people of Jamaica today as they go through this terrible storm.
The hazards: flooding rains, destructive winds, and storm surge... (1/n)
The hazards: flooding rains, destructive winds, and storm surge... (1/n)
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Hurricane Melissa is close to landfall in Jamaica. My thoughts are with the people of Jamaica today as they go through this terrible storm.
The hazards: flooding rains, destructive winds, and storm surge... (1/n)
The hazards: flooding rains, destructive winds, and storm surge... (1/n)
Hurricane Melissa is nearing landfall in Jamaica this morning as a powerful Category 5 storm.
#UAlbany atmospheric scientist Brian Tang tells @apnews.com that the slow-moving storm has the ingredients to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides.
apnews.com/article/land...
#UAlbany atmospheric scientist Brian Tang tells @apnews.com that the slow-moving storm has the ingredients to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides.
apnews.com/article/land...
Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean
The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola.
apnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hurricane Melissa is nearing landfall in Jamaica this morning as a powerful Category 5 storm.
#UAlbany atmospheric scientist Brian Tang tells @apnews.com that the slow-moving storm has the ingredients to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides.
apnews.com/article/land...
#UAlbany atmospheric scientist Brian Tang tells @apnews.com that the slow-moving storm has the ingredients to bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides.
apnews.com/article/land...
Iconic pieces of music history are now on display at #UAlbany, part of a generous donation from Monte and Avery Lipman, the founders of @republicrecords.bsky.social.
The Great Dane alums have established an endowment that will bring programs & performances to campus.
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The Great Dane alums have established an endowment that will bring programs & performances to campus.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Iconic pieces of music history are now on display at #UAlbany, part of a generous donation from Monte and Avery Lipman, the founders of @republicrecords.bsky.social.
The Great Dane alums have established an endowment that will bring programs & performances to campus.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
The Great Dane alums have established an endowment that will bring programs & performances to campus.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Where are the next college students? Watching YouTubers play video games.
@sunyofficial.bsky.social is advertising on gaming streams to remind students they can apply for free.
Jason Corace of #UAlbany's Game Center says the placement is ideal to reach Gen Z. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...
@sunyofficial.bsky.social is advertising on gaming streams to remind students they can apply for free.
Jason Corace of #UAlbany's Game Center says the placement is ideal to reach Gen Z. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...
Where are the next college students? Watching YouTubers play video games
SUNY is turning to “Assassin’s Creed” to try to get people to apply to college.
www.timesunion.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Where are the next college students? Watching YouTubers play video games.
@sunyofficial.bsky.social is advertising on gaming streams to remind students they can apply for free.
Jason Corace of #UAlbany's Game Center says the placement is ideal to reach Gen Z. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...
@sunyofficial.bsky.social is advertising on gaming streams to remind students they can apply for free.
Jason Corace of #UAlbany's Game Center says the placement is ideal to reach Gen Z. www.timesunion.com/education/ar...
Meet the four researchers presenting on the final day of #UAlbany's Research & Entrepreneurship Week, Oct. 31.
Their talks will cover topics including health communication & the aviation industry's impact on Earth's climate.
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Their talks will cover topics including health communication & the aviation industry's impact on Earth's climate.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Four Faculty Members Tapped for 'Pathbreaking Research' Talks
The presentations, covering topics ranging from health communication to the aviation industry's impact on climate, will take place on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at ETEC as part of Day 5 of Research ...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Meet the four researchers presenting on the final day of #UAlbany's Research & Entrepreneurship Week, Oct. 31.
Their talks will cover topics including health communication & the aviation industry's impact on Earth's climate.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Their talks will cover topics including health communication & the aviation industry's impact on Earth's climate.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
On Friday, @albany.edu celebrated its inaugural class of @sunyofficial.bsky.social's Advancing Completion through Engagement program.
The program offers students resources to support their success, removing common barriers to college completion.
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The program offers students resources to support their success, removing common barriers to college completion.
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UAlbany Launches SUNY Program to Support Student Success and Close Opportunity Gaps
This fall, the University at Albany welcomed 200 students to the inaugural class of the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program. The program offers students resources that support their ...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
On Friday, @albany.edu celebrated its inaugural class of @sunyofficial.bsky.social's Advancing Completion through Engagement program.
The program offers students resources to support their success, removing common barriers to college completion.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
The program offers students resources to support their success, removing common barriers to college completion.
www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible across the Northeast this weekend.
Brian Tang of @ualbanydaes.bsky.social joined Fox Weather to chat about the hazards that are heading our way: www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-jn...
Brian Tang of @ualbanydaes.bsky.social joined Fox Weather to chat about the hazards that are heading our way: www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-jn...
Nor'easter to impact millions this weekend | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather
Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible across the Northeast this weekend. Coastal flooding is also possible. Brian Tang is an associate professor of Atmospher
www.foxweather.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible across the Northeast this weekend.
Brian Tang of @ualbanydaes.bsky.social joined Fox Weather to chat about the hazards that are heading our way: www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-jn...
Brian Tang of @ualbanydaes.bsky.social joined Fox Weather to chat about the hazards that are heading our way: www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-jn...
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Congratulations to UAlbany chemistry alum Omar M. Yaghi ’85 on sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work to advance the development of metal-organic frameworks!
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations to UAlbany chemistry alum Omar M. Yaghi ’85 on sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work to advance the development of metal-organic frameworks!