UAlbany's School of Education is home to 48 different master's, certificate and doctoral degrees.
The School of Education at the University at Albany has come a long way since its inception in 1844. Established to be a leader in teacher preparation and higher education in New York State, our School has evolved into a nationally ranked and internationally renowned research institution. We continue to prepare professionals for vital roles in classrooms and school systems, providing evidence-base
03/17/2026
Vote for Damien!
It’s a new week and a new round of Mascot Madness! Voting for Round 2 is officially open. 🐾
Reminder: you can vote for Damien once per device every 12 hours, so keep those votes coming!
Vote here: https://www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/round2/
03/13/2026
That's a match! Thank you to all the very generous donors, and the Langer Family, for joining us in this round of .
03/12/2026
We are so close to our match - today is the last day! Let's go Great Danes! https://give.albany.edu/schools/UniversityatAlbany/march-matchness-2026/pages/schools-colleges-and-departments/school-of-education
03/10/2026
Many thanks to all of the donors who have helped us reach 50% of our March Matchness goal. We can do this!
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03/05/2026
Meet Aya, a doctoral student in our Educational Theory and Practice department.
Aya Isaac is a doctoral candidate in Curriculum & Instruction at the University at Albany whose work bridges research, leadership, and community impact. Her research explores teaching and learning, culturally relevant curriculum design, and the role of AI in education, with a focus on supporting historically overlooked communities.
Through research, consulting, and international presentations, Aya continues to translate theory into practice—earning multiple awards for her scholarship and service along the way.
💬 Her advice to future graduate students: Seek mentorship, embrace curiosity across disciplines, and bring your community’s needs into your academic work. Building strong networks and giving back are essential to growth and fulfillment.
Triple your impact today!
02/25/2026
Coffee Hour tomorrow 2/26 at 10am! The location will now be in the Catskill 1st Floor Lounge.
02/18/2026
How Different Will the AI Future Be?
We are living through a digital revolution. It is not the first digital revolution we have experienced, though. In this lecture, Dave Karpf will share a set of observations about the lessons for the present that we can draw from the past thirty years of technologically-driven change.
Join us on Thursday at 3 p.m. in Campus Center 375!
02/17/2026
Decolonizing AI
Lakia Green presents an Inclusive Practices Workshop
Thursday, February 19
1-2:30 p.m.
Catskill 141 or Zoom
Bring a laptop & please register in advance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming education, but its potential as an equalizer often goes untapped. This interactive workshop is designed for higher education professionals—faculty and staff—who want to explore how AI can foster inclusion and equity in both the classroom and the workplace. Participants will explore practical strategies for using AI tools to support diverse learners, reduce barriers, and create more equitable faculty and staff experiences through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and guided discussions.
• Explore AI applications that promote accessibility and personalized learning.
• Understand how AI can address inequities in student learning and engagement.
• Learn strategies for using AI to support equity in faculty and staff workflows.
• Identify ethical considerations and best practices for inclusive AI adoption.
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02/09/2026
Douglass Day is coming up later this week. Activities include the Toni Morrison Exhibit Unveiling, a roundtable with Autumn Womack and Dorothy Berry, and the Transcribe-a-Thon. For more information visit:
Douglass Day The Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon -- douglassday.org -- is a national, crowdsourced transcription event to create new and free materials to learn Black history and enjoy a birthday cake honoring Frederick Douglass.
02/05/2026
See you at the Grad Fair on Monday, February 9!
Mark your calendar for the UAlbany Grad Fair — an opportunity to learn more about graduate programs, connect with campus representatives, and get your questions answered in one place.
📅 February 9
⏰ 12:30–3:30 PM
📍 Lecter Center Concourse
Whether you’re just starting to explore or ready to apply, this event is designed to support your graduate school journey. 🎓