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The Engagement Ring

The Engagement Ring

Written by: University at Albany Office for Public Engagement Mary Hunt
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The Engagement Ring features conversations with higher education professionals, scholars and community partners working to make the world a better place through collaborative approaches and solutions to societal challenges. Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
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  • Expanding Access to Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment Through AI
    Jan 21 2026

    The Global Center for AI in Mental Health

    Dr. Amy Nitza, Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health, University at Albany

    University at Albany

    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

    Dr. Salvador Dura-Bernal, Director, Global Center for AI in Mental Health, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

    Health Innovation Exchange

    SUNY PFA Assistant

    New York State First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

    Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Unveils Findings of New York State’s First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment

    Dr. M. Abdullah Canbaz, Assistant Professor, Information Sciences and Technology Department, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, Department of Information Sciences and Technology

    From the UAlbany News Center:

    Amy Nitza Joins UAlbany to Direct the Global Center for AI in Mental Health, May 6, 2025

    UAlbany, Downstate Researchers Demo Prototypes for AI-Supported Mental Health Care, Sept 30, 2025



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    34 mins
  • Creating a Pipeline and Action Plan for Nonprofit Leaders
    Nov 29 2025

    Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator

    Dr. Susan Appe

    Dr. Jennifer Dodge

    Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

    Professional and Continuing Education at UAlbany (PaCE)

    University at Albany

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    27 mins
  • A Little Intentional "Friction" in AI Learning Goes a Long Way Toward Improving Student Outcomes
    Oct 13 2025

    Webpage for Haesol Bae

    University at Albany homepage

    UAlbany's AI Plus Initiative

    National Academy for AI Instruction, press release from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

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    33 mins
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