Massry School of Business rose 10 spots in its part-time MBA program rankings at 133 and ranked 118 out of all MBA programs. Read more about this and other UAlbany MBA program rankings at the link below.

U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings Highlight UAlbany Graduate Programs

The newly released 2026 Best Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to highlight the University at Albany’s strength across a range of disciplines, reflecting the University’s c...

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Morris Massry Endowed Professor Sanjay Goel's recently published study examines how growing cybersecurity demands impacts employee behavior. The paper says that repeated exposure to security requirements can lead to “security fatigue”. Read the full story below 👇

Study: 'Security Fatigue' May Weaken Digital Defenses

A recent study led by UAlbany researchers on security fatigue, published in the European Journal of Information Systems, examines how growing cybersecurity demands are impacting employee behavior.

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Members of the University at Albany School of Business Investment Group (UASBIG) are preparing for successful careers in finance, earning real-world experience before stepping onto the graduation stage. Learn all about the group here: www.albany.edu/news-center/...

Angel Luangaphany ’25 is a reminder of what student ambition can become with the right support. Through Inspire the Next, your gift strengthens scholarships, career development, faculty excellence, and more. Join the campaign. Make your mark. Inspire the Next. www.albany.edu/massry-inspire

Make your mark. Inspire the Next. 💜 💛 Now through March 31, 2026, your gift to create or grow an endowed fund will be matched by New York State. For every $2 you give, the state adds $1. #InspiretheNext #UAlbany

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Master of Science (M.S.) in Artificial Intelligence for Business! Read all about the new program here: www.albany.edu/news-center/...

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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Aleksandra Kovacheva, an Assistant Professor at the Massry School of Business, was featured in an article on the success of these mystery toys and the emotion-driven marketing strategies that contribute to their appeal. Read Professor Kovacheva's insights here: www.wsj.com/economy/cons...

The Explosive, Addictive World of Mystery Toy Collecting

Getting hold of Labubus and other blind-box toys is a game of odds; the thrill of the surprise keeps young consumers coming back for more.

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We have had an exciting couple of weeks for our MBA program alums! Sarah Samascott joined AREA 23 as an Account Supervisor, Jenna Zenaldin has transitioned to the Ayco Product Team at Goldman Sachs and Nichole Carlozzi joined the Schenectady City School District as its Audio Visual Technician.

Brad Coleman, '82, recently visited a class and fielded questions about his professional journey and the lessons he learned through numerous financial cycles and market fluctuations. Read all about his visit 👇 www.albany.edu/business/new... #businessschool #investmentbanker #investmentbanking

Brad Coleman ‘82 Shares Career Insights with Students as Executive in Residence

Massry students got an inside look at investment banking when alum Brad Coleman returned to campus as an Executive in Residence. Coleman shared career lessons, MBA insights, and answered student quest...

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"Sugar has become the carcinogen of this generation. Consumers are looking for 'better-for-you' options—and that shift is here to stay." — Norm Snyder ’83, CEO of Reed's, Inc. We chatted with Snyder about Reed's, his time at UAlbany and his leadership in the beverage industry. Read our interview👇

When a disaster devastates a school, the aftermath extends beyond physical damage. Recovery is a complex, emotional and years-long process. Two @albany.edu researchers are participating in a DHS funded study that aims to simplify disaster preparation and recovery. Read more below.

DHS-Funded Research Examines Long-Term Recovery for K-12 Schools After Tragedies

Matthew Crayne, associate professor of management in the Massry School of Business, and Sam Penta, assistant professor of emergency preparedness in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Secu...

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It's Commencement Weekend! 🎓 Read about the festivites here: www.albany.edu/news-center/... Livestream of Commencement events are available here: www.albany.edu/commencement #commencement #ualbany #massryschoolofbusiness

UAlbany Commencement

Commencement is a milestone moment; a time to commemorate your accomplishments and celebrate your future. The UAlbany community looks forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

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Last week, recognized the outstanding accomplishments of our brightest students at the Student Achievement Awards! These achievers have demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership in their programs throughout the academic year. Congrats to all the recipients! #ualbany #massryschoolofbusiness

This week, Dean Davis-Friday was presented with the newly endowed Chair in Business Leadership and Professor Biswas was presented with the Ackner/Newman Professorship in Business and Innovation. We are so proud of all Dean Davis-Friday and Professor Biswas have accomplished!

💫 This week, we hosted Brad Coleman, Partner at SLR Capital Partners, as a Massry School of Business Executive in Residence! His Q&A left our students better prepared to seize opportunities in finance and beyond. Thank you, Brad, for fostering the next generation of leaders!

🚨It's the LAST DAY of #MarchMatchness🚨 Don't miss this chance to TRIPLE the impact of your donation! Find our funds here: www.alumni.albany.edu/s/1642/givin...

Damien has made it to the Final Four of #MascotMadness! Help him get to the finals: www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/

SUNY Mascot Madness 2025

The annual competition to name New York

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There are only THREE days left of @albany.edu #MarchMatchness! Let's get our funds to 100% by March 27th Donate here: www.alumni.albany.edu/s/1642/givin... #UAlbany #MassrySchoolofBusiness

UAlbany March Matchness

From March 19 through March 27, we invite you to invest in the areas that mean the most to you and make an impact on the students who share that same passion.

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#MarchMatchness is in full swing! Today we're highlighting the Massry School of Business Finance Fund. Learn more and donate to this fund here: www.alumni.albany.edu/s/1642/02-al... Don't miss a chance to TRIPLE your donation's impact!

Damien has made it to the second round of @sunyofficial.bsky.social Mascot Madness 💜 Let's make sure he makes it to round three, vote now! #ualbany #suny #mascotmadness

2025 SUNY Mascot Madness - Round 2

Vote for your favorite mascot and help them win the championship in SUNY Mascot Madness

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Last week, our American Marketing Association students attended their second annual site visit to Situation Interactive, an agency started by Massry alum Damian Bazadona. Students met with Situation leaders to strengthen their skills. Thank you to the Situation team for meeting with our students!

Looking for things to do in the Capital Region this weekend?⁠ Here's our weekly, curated list of noteworthy events, festivals and outings in the region. For even more events happening this weekend, click on the link in the thread below.

🚀 Yesterday’s Cyber Jobs Career Fair at Massry was a hit! Students connected with pros from MVP Healthcare, Women in CyberSecurity, Albany Med, NYS Homeland Security, NYS Police and more. Huge thanks to all the reps for inspiring our future cyber leaders! 💻 #CyberCareers #Networking

Big news! Massry School of Business won the Insight Into Diversity 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award for our EY Trajectory Program! Students gain real-world experience through an internship with EY, tackling info security risk analysis. Learn more 👉 www.albany.edu/facets/partn...

Exciting news at the University at Albany Massry School of Business! Evening MBA student Alexis Boucher is taking the next step in her career. After more than six years at Regeneron, Alexis has joined CMK Select as a Senior Associate. Congratulations Alexis!

"Whether you recognize it or want to admit it or not, #AI is impacting our lives... so what we want to do is make sure that our students are the best prepared they can be." - #UAlbany Provost & Senior VP for Academic Affairs Carol Kim spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-...

UAlbany initiative focuses on AI skills

What does AI advancement mean for higher education?

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Please join us in warmly welcoming Dean Paquita Davis-Friday to the Massry School of Business on her first day. We look forward to watching her leverage her experience to increase the impact of a degree from the University at Albany, SUNY. Watch Dean Davis-Friday's welcome message below.

A message from Massry School of Business Dean Paquita Davis-Friday

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Streaming NOW at the #AAAS annual meeting! The 2025 "Life at the Interface of Science and Engineering" lecture, presented by #RNA science legend Phillip Sharp, is exploring the convergence of scientific disciplines to drive discovery: www.youtube.com/live/MaMWR4X...

Life at the Interface of Science and Engineering Lecture at AAAS 2025

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The Massry School of Business welcomed Tom Curran, co-CEO of Curran Wealth Management, to speak with FA Honors program students about his career in finance. Among the lessons Tom shared, was "price is what you pay, value is what you receive". Purchase Tom's book here: tinyurl.com/476e44vj