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UAlbany Receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s Inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award The University at Albany has received the inaugural Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight Into Academia magazine for its broad, institution-wide approach to innovation across research, academics, student success, community building, infrastructure and global partnerships.

Marcus Ryan, a 2024 University at Albany Full-Time MBA Program alum, has been promoted to Senior Analyst at Publicis Health Media. He had been with Publicis Colab as an Analyst since graduation.

Marcus describes data as a language, and in his role, he serves as the translator. From simplifying complex datasets to identifying meaningful trends tied to brand campaigns, he bridges the gap between analytics, strategy, investment teams, and clients to turn numbers into clear, actionable insights.

He credits the University at Albany MBA with preparing him for the fast-paced, collaborative nature of his work: "Most classes required group work, which conditioned me for the cross-collaboration that happens on a daily basis." He also points to the importance of using his time in the program to pursue relevant internships, a move that opened the door to the industry he's thriving in today.

In addition to his impressive trajectory at Publicis, Marcus continues to demonstrate his entrepreneurial spirit as the CEO and Founder of Slow & Steady Clothing, a venture he has successfully run since 2020. UAlbany Alumni Association The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany School of Business

We are pleased to share that Joshua Dawson-Brown, a 2021 University at Albany Full-Time MBA graduate and former University at Albany MBA for Executives Program assistant, has launched his next chapter as Business Architecture Specialist at Accenture.

Building on a strong foundation in consulting, Joshua spent three impactful years at Deloitte as a Workday Consultant, following his start at PwC as an Associate Technology Consultant right after graduation.

His journey showcases the power of our MBA network propelling alumni into meaningful roles at global leaders like Accenture. UAlbany Alumni Association The Graduate School at the University at Albany

Congratulations to 2021 University at Albany Full-Time MBA grad Taylor Greklek on being promoted to Human Resources Advisor at Cascades!

Taylor joined Cascades in 2022 as a Human Resources Assistant and now oversees payroll for about 100 employees, supports more than 120 team members with day-to-day HR questions, and manages all onboarding activities, from orientation to new-hire support.

Reflecting on his time in the Full‑Time MBA program, Taylor shared, “The program pushed me to think more strategically, strengthened my leadership skills, and taught me how to take on complex challenges. Collaborating with classmates from diverse industries gave me a broader perspective, one I rely on every day in my work.”

Before joining Cascades, Taylor built a strong foundation in employee relations and customer service during more than seven years with Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32. UAlbany Alumni Association

We are thrilled to celebrate 2009 University at Albany Full-Time MBA Program alum Courtney Baldwin on her promotion to Senior Director, Human Resources at Acuity Brands, a market-leading industrial technology company using smart lighting and building management systems to enable intelligent spaces.​

Courtney joined Acuity Brands in 2024 as Human Resources Director after a 15-year career at GlobalFoundries, where she progressed from Site HR Leader to Chief of Staff to the CHRO, Deputy Director Compensation, and ultimately Director, HR Business Partner.​

Her trajectory reflects deep HR expertise, strategic leadership, and a consistent ability to take on roles with increasing impact. UAlbany Alumni Association University at Albany

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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 corporate, technology and government leaders with the tools to harness AI for innovation and orga...