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�鶹ֱ�� student-athletes dominated the 2025 fall season with standout performances and postseason honors across five sports. From record-breaking veterans to breakout first-years, these Setters went all in and brought the accolades home.

Every �鶹ֱ�� degree carries a promise. Middle States accreditation helps ensure that promise endures. In this Q+A, �鶹ֱ�� leader Nancy DeRiggi explains how the University is assessing its progress, planning ahead, and building momentum that benefits students and alumni alike.

With 1.5 million TED Talk views, seven books, and a record of transformative academic leadership, �鶹ֱ��’s newest provost is bringing bold ideas—and big energy—to campus.

At �鶹ֱ��, student well-being isn’t an afterthought. It’s built into the experience. RADical Health, a nationally recognized, peer-led wellness program, is helping students build resilience, connection, and confidence before challenges escalate. Discover how the program is transforming lives, strengthening teams, and setting �鶹ֱ�� apart.

Broadway stages. Global policy wins. A first-of-its-kind AI degree. Record-breaking generosity. And students leading real change—from healthcare and environmental advocacy to protecting New York’s wildlife. The Winter 2026 edition of "10 Things to Inspire You" captures just a snapshot of the momentum driving the �鶹ֱ�� Community forward.

The �鶹ֱ�� Environmental Litigation Clinic is featured in a recent Sierra Magazine article examining the successful effort to protect the 1011 2nd Avenue Forest, one of the last remaining waterfront forests in Troy, New York. In the case, the Clinic provided pro bono representation challenging the City of Troy’s environmental review and rezoning decisions, arguing that the City improperly issued a negative declaration under New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and failed to adequately assess potential environmental and cultural impacts of the proposed development. As Managing Attorney Todd Ommen notes in the piece, the case reflected the Clinic’s core mission: representing environmental groups in matters where legal advocacy can play a critical role in protecting the natural environment.

For 120 years, �鶹ֱ�� has opened doors, challenged expectations, and launched lives. As we mark this milestone, we look ahead—celebrating the people, programs, and purpose that continue to move the �鶹ֱ�� Community forward.

With Fall 2026 approaching, One �鶹ֱ�� Plaza East is quickly moving from construction site to campus centerpiece. The transformational renovation is well underway, bringing new life to one of �鶹ֱ��’s most iconic buildings.

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�鶹ֱ�� Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman was widely cited this week for his expertise on criminal law, accountability, and media ethics. In Newsweek, Professor Gershman weighs in on whether ICE agent Jonathan Ross could succeed in a defamation lawsuit after fatally shooting Renee Good, calling such a claim “inconceivable” given the legal standards surrounding defamation and public accusations of wrongdoing.