University at Albany

With the holiday season here, it’s a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate. But many of us experience dread over such gatherings — which include financial and family pressures. And during the Northeast's dark months, it can be hard to stay motivated. WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke with Melanie Wilcox, an associate professor at the University at Albany's Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology about how to deal with the stress of the holiday season.

The NYS Writers Institute at the University at Albany is excited to host the 7th Annual Albany Book Festival featuring a distinguished lineup of award-winning, bestselling, and regional authors and poets, including a Nobel Prize laureate.The event, free and open to the public, will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the University at Albany’s Uptown Campus.

A new partnership at the University at Albany could help detectives solve cold cases. As WAMC reports, student-interns will be going through data to support investigative efforts.

It has been a dangerous and damaging summer in upstate New York, with a record number of tornadoes even before August. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the situation warrants more study.

Eric Stern, professor and faculty chair at the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cyber Security, speaks with WAMC's Lucas Willard on Midday Magazine.

The FBI Albany Field Office recently gave students at the University at Albany the chance to complete a Physical Fitness Test for Special Agents.

Monday’s total solar eclipse will bring unique opportunities for scientific research across the country.

As officials continue to investigate the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the collision involving the Dali, a 100,000-ton cargo vessel, and the 50-year-old span is renewing questions and concerns about America’s aging infrastructure.

As educational institutions continue to push students toward science, technology, engineering, and math, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is making it easier for girls to get their foot in the door.

The University at Albany is getting $5 million from the Forest Service to create a Center for Ecosystem-based Climate Adaptation.