University at Albany

Eight UAlbany students have been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, the highest award the State University of New York bestows upon a student. Nearly 200 scholars across the 64-campus system were selected to receive awards this year, which acknowledge students for outstanding achievements and excellence within academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service and the arts. Chancellor John B. King, Jr. presented winners with a medallion at an awards ceremony on April 11 at the Albany Capital Center. UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez and Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Christakis were also in attendance to congratulate students.

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

A team of undergraduate students from the Massry School of Business is entering new territory in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge. Sophia Hofer, Kevin Holder, Tyler Rico, Nohl Schwandtner and Ashar Zahid took home joint first place in the CFA-New York competition, advancing the finance students to the sub-regional round, which will feature winning teams from throughout the eastern United States.

The Dean's List at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher in their first semester of study and a GPA of 3.50 or higher in subsequent semesters.

The Dean's Letter of Commendation at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of part-time undergraduate students. To qualify for the Dean's Letter of Commendation, students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher in their first semester of study and a GPA of 3.50 or higher in subsequent semesters.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute placed all five scorers in the top 10 in cruising to a second straight team title at the 2016 Liberty League women's cross country championship Saturday at Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva, N.Y.