Michael Christakis
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Another amazing NASPA Strategies Conference in the books. Centering student health and wellbeing, and grateful for time with colleagues and our incredible Middle Earth student leaders.
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Another amazing NASPA Strategies Conference in the books. Centering student health and wellbeing, and grateful for time with colleagues and our incredible Middle Earth student leaders.
We had the opportunity to celebrate our Midlevel Managers Institute (MMI) graduates — an incredibly talented group of rising leaders in Student Affairs & Enrollment at UAlbany.
So proud of this cohort and excited to see how their leadership continues to shape the future of our division and UAlbany!
So proud of this cohort and excited to see how their leadership continues to shape the future of our division and UAlbany!
January 17, 2026 at 3:52 AM
We had the opportunity to celebrate our Midlevel Managers Institute (MMI) graduates — an incredibly talented group of rising leaders in Student Affairs & Enrollment at UAlbany.
So proud of this cohort and excited to see how their leadership continues to shape the future of our division and UAlbany!
So proud of this cohort and excited to see how their leadership continues to shape the future of our division and UAlbany!
Congratulations to Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs, a proud University at Albany graduate, as she begins her term as Albany’s 76th mayor.
It was an honor to join UAlbany colleagues at the Mayor’s inaugural ball earlier this month and to celebrate this historic milestone together.
It was an honor to join UAlbany colleagues at the Mayor’s inaugural ball earlier this month and to celebrate this historic milestone together.
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Dorcey L. Applyrs, a proud University at Albany graduate, as she begins her term as Albany’s 76th mayor.
It was an honor to join UAlbany colleagues at the Mayor’s inaugural ball earlier this month and to celebrate this historic milestone together.
It was an honor to join UAlbany colleagues at the Mayor’s inaugural ball earlier this month and to celebrate this historic milestone together.
As we begin 2026, I’m proud to share the Student Affairs & Enrollment 2024–25 Impact Report—highlighting the collective work across the division and with campus partners to support student wellbeing, belonging, and opportunity at UAlbany.
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3p...
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3p...
January 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
As we begin 2026, I’m proud to share the Student Affairs & Enrollment 2024–25 Impact Report—highlighting the collective work across the division and with campus partners to support student wellbeing, belonging, and opportunity at UAlbany.
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3p...
🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAG3p...
Grateful to join President Rodríguez, students, and staff in delivering gifts collected through UAlbany’s Holiday Heroes toy drive to Northern Rivers—reflecting UAlbany’s commitment to service and community engagement. Thank you to everyone who contributed. 💜💛
December 17, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Grateful to join President Rodríguez, students, and staff in delivering gifts collected through UAlbany’s Holiday Heroes toy drive to Northern Rivers—reflecting UAlbany’s commitment to service and community engagement. Thank you to everyone who contributed. 💜💛
Chag Urim Sameach!
May your candles burn long & your celebration be joyous.
May your candles burn long & your celebration be joyous.
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Chag Urim Sameach!
May your candles burn long & your celebration be joyous.
May your candles burn long & your celebration be joyous.
Ending the semester with gratitude 💜✨
Loved celebrating with our division at our end-of-semester holiday gathering. So thankful for the opportunity to serve our UAlbany students alongside such talented, dedicated colleagues.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.
Loved celebrating with our division at our end-of-semester holiday gathering. So thankful for the opportunity to serve our UAlbany students alongside such talented, dedicated colleagues.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.
December 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Ending the semester with gratitude 💜✨
Loved celebrating with our division at our end-of-semester holiday gathering. So thankful for the opportunity to serve our UAlbany students alongside such talented, dedicated colleagues.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.
Loved celebrating with our division at our end-of-semester holiday gathering. So thankful for the opportunity to serve our UAlbany students alongside such talented, dedicated colleagues.
Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.
Holiday cheer at UAlbany! ✨
I joined President Havidán Rodríguez for the unveiling of UAlbany’s holiday card and to celebrate Sara Sadaat, whose winning submission captured the spirit of our campus community.
Congratulations, Sara—and happy holidays! 💜💛
I joined President Havidán Rodríguez for the unveiling of UAlbany’s holiday card and to celebrate Sara Sadaat, whose winning submission captured the spirit of our campus community.
Congratulations, Sara—and happy holidays! 💜💛
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Holiday cheer at UAlbany! ✨
I joined President Havidán Rodríguez for the unveiling of UAlbany’s holiday card and to celebrate Sara Sadaat, whose winning submission captured the spirit of our campus community.
Congratulations, Sara—and happy holidays! 💜💛
I joined President Havidán Rodríguez for the unveiling of UAlbany’s holiday card and to celebrate Sara Sadaat, whose winning submission captured the spirit of our campus community.
Congratulations, Sara—and happy holidays! 💜💛
Late Night Breakfast at UAlbany never disappoints! 💜💛
Provost Kim and I stopped by to thank our amazing faculty & staff volunteers serving thousands of students as they gear up for finals. Community at its best.
Good luck, Great Danes — you’ve got this! 🐾📚
#UAlbany #FinalsWeek
Provost Kim and I stopped by to thank our amazing faculty & staff volunteers serving thousands of students as they gear up for finals. Community at its best.
Good luck, Great Danes — you’ve got this! 🐾📚
#UAlbany #FinalsWeek
December 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Late Night Breakfast at UAlbany never disappoints! 💜💛
Provost Kim and I stopped by to thank our amazing faculty & staff volunteers serving thousands of students as they gear up for finals. Community at its best.
Good luck, Great Danes — you’ve got this! 🐾📚
#UAlbany #FinalsWeek
Provost Kim and I stopped by to thank our amazing faculty & staff volunteers serving thousands of students as they gear up for finals. Community at its best.
Good luck, Great Danes — you’ve got this! 🐾📚
#UAlbany #FinalsWeek
Spent a productive few days at One Dupont Circle for NASPA’s Winter Board Meeting. Finalized our new strategic plan, strengthened governance and finance structures, and kept our focus on supporting our members. Grateful for my Board colleagues and NASPA’s dedicated staff.
December 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Spent a productive few days at One Dupont Circle for NASPA’s Winter Board Meeting. Finalized our new strategic plan, strengthened governance and finance structures, and kept our focus on supporting our members. Grateful for my Board colleagues and NASPA’s dedicated staff.
We’re rolling out Thrive UAlbany, a new framework supporting student well-being, belonging, financial literacy, and career readiness. New website + events calendar live now — www.albany.edu/thrive-ualbany
Stay tuned. More to come in January!
#ThriveUAlbany #UAlbany
Stay tuned. More to come in January!
#ThriveUAlbany #UAlbany
December 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
We’re rolling out Thrive UAlbany, a new framework supporting student well-being, belonging, financial literacy, and career readiness. New website + events calendar live now — www.albany.edu/thrive-ualbany
Stay tuned. More to come in January!
#ThriveUAlbany #UAlbany
Stay tuned. More to come in January!
#ThriveUAlbany #UAlbany
Glad to join the Big 5 School Districts’ Annual Fall Meeting to discuss FAFSA requirements & the admissions barriers facing students from our urban school districts — and proud to represent UAlbany in this important work.
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Glad to join the Big 5 School Districts’ Annual Fall Meeting to discuss FAFSA requirements & the admissions barriers facing students from our urban school districts — and proud to represent UAlbany in this important work.
Honored to have participated in UAlbany’s Veterans Day program earlier this month. Grateful for all who have served — and for Epsilon Delta Psi’s leadership in the ceremony and Mission 22 walk. 🇺🇸💜
November 23, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Honored to have participated in UAlbany’s Veterans Day program earlier this month. Grateful for all who have served — and for Epsilon Delta Psi’s leadership in the ceremony and Mission 22 walk. 🇺🇸💜
Grateful for my time at the NASPA Region I Conference in Hyannis. I shared thoughts on the importance of our work supporting students and left inspired by the passion and commitment of Region I colleagues. Excited for what’s ahead as we move toward NASPA’s new strategic plan. #NASPA #RegionI
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Back from Porto and the 7th annual ECSAS Conference. Honored to keynote on belonging, wellbeing & purpose in student success, and to share UAlbany’s work in this space. Grateful for time with NASPA leaders—including Dr. Amelia Parnell—and even managed to explore Porto (in the rain!). 💜
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Back from Porto and the 7th annual ECSAS Conference. Honored to keynote on belonging, wellbeing & purpose in student success, and to share UAlbany’s work in this space. Grateful for time with NASPA leaders—including Dr. Amelia Parnell—and even managed to explore Porto (in the rain!). 💜
Back from Louisville where the SACSA Annual Conference celebrated 75 years!
The community, growth, and support across our field were on full display—energized by new, mid-level, and seasoned professionals alike.
#SACSA75 #StudentAffairs
The community, growth, and support across our field were on full display—energized by new, mid-level, and seasoned professionals alike.
#SACSA75 #StudentAffairs
November 7, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Back from Louisville where the SACSA Annual Conference celebrated 75 years!
The community, growth, and support across our field were on full display—energized by new, mid-level, and seasoned professionals alike.
#SACSA75 #StudentAffairs
The community, growth, and support across our field were on full display—energized by new, mid-level, and seasoned professionals alike.
#SACSA75 #StudentAffairs
Couldn’t have asked for a better fall day to welcome hundreds of prospective students and families to UAlbany for Fall Preview Day 🍂💜
Huge thanks to our amazing Ambassadors for leading the way — your spirit and hospitality embody what it means to be a Great Dane!
#UAlbany #GoGreatDanes
Huge thanks to our amazing Ambassadors for leading the way — your spirit and hospitality embody what it means to be a Great Dane!
#UAlbany #GoGreatDanes
November 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Couldn’t have asked for a better fall day to welcome hundreds of prospective students and families to UAlbany for Fall Preview Day 🍂💜
Huge thanks to our amazing Ambassadors for leading the way — your spirit and hospitality embody what it means to be a Great Dane!
#UAlbany #GoGreatDanes
Huge thanks to our amazing Ambassadors for leading the way — your spirit and hospitality embody what it means to be a Great Dane!
#UAlbany #GoGreatDanes
This past week, we celebrated the University at Albany Foundation’s 44th Annual Citizen Laureate Awards—honoring academic and community trailblazers from across the Capital Region while raising vital funds for student scholarships.
November 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This past week, we celebrated the University at Albany Foundation’s 44th Annual Citizen Laureate Awards—honoring academic and community trailblazers from across the Capital Region while raising vital funds for student scholarships.
UAlbany’s Intersections Peer Educator Program has been honored with the 2025 SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Program Award! 💜💛
Grateful for Courtney D’Allaird’s leadership and the Student Engagement & Belonging team’s commitment to fostering inclusion, dialogue, and belonging across our campus.
Grateful for Courtney D’Allaird’s leadership and the Student Engagement & Belonging team’s commitment to fostering inclusion, dialogue, and belonging across our campus.
October 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
UAlbany’s Intersections Peer Educator Program has been honored with the 2025 SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Program Award! 💜💛
Grateful for Courtney D’Allaird’s leadership and the Student Engagement & Belonging team’s commitment to fostering inclusion, dialogue, and belonging across our campus.
Grateful for Courtney D’Allaird’s leadership and the Student Engagement & Belonging team’s commitment to fostering inclusion, dialogue, and belonging across our campus.
Today’s the day! Join me in supporting UAlbany’s giving day & make an impact on our students!
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Give today — give.albany.edu/great-dane-g...
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today’s the day! Join me in supporting UAlbany’s giving day & make an impact on our students!
Give today — give.albany.edu/great-dane-g...
Give today — give.albany.edu/great-dane-g...
🍎💜 Loved celebrating Campus Crunch at UAlbany last week — a fun fall tradition that celebrates New York apples and campus community. #UAlbany #CampusCrunch
October 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
🍎💜 Loved celebrating Campus Crunch at UAlbany last week — a fun fall tradition that celebrates New York apples and campus community. #UAlbany #CampusCrunch
Thrilled to welcome back UAlbany alumni Monte Lipman ‘86 & Avery Lipman ‘88, the groundbreaking brothers who founded Republic Records, to commemorate their generous gift to UAlbany and unveil the newly renamed Monte Lipman ‘86 and Avery Lipman ‘88 Republic Records Music Hall in the Campus Center!
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Thrilled to welcome back UAlbany alumni Monte Lipman ‘86 & Avery Lipman ‘88, the groundbreaking brothers who founded Republic Records, to commemorate their generous gift to UAlbany and unveil the newly renamed Monte Lipman ‘86 and Avery Lipman ‘88 Republic Records Music Hall in the Campus Center!
Celebrating 55 years of UAlbany’s Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program 💜💛 — a nationally recognized model for peer support and a lasting legacy of student care and connection. Honored to celebrate this milestone with alumni, friends, and current students during Homecoming.
October 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Celebrating 55 years of UAlbany’s Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program 💜💛 — a nationally recognized model for peer support and a lasting legacy of student care and connection. Honored to celebrate this milestone with alumni, friends, and current students during Homecoming.
Excited to welcome our NASPA members to Kansas City this March!
Our Conference Leadership Committee just wrapped up reviewing 1,136 proposals & touring the venues that will host #NASPA2026.
There’s a lot of heart in KC — can’t wait to share it with you! ♥️
#HigherEd #StudentAffairs
Our Conference Leadership Committee just wrapped up reviewing 1,136 proposals & touring the venues that will host #NASPA2026.
There’s a lot of heart in KC — can’t wait to share it with you! ♥️
#HigherEd #StudentAffairs
October 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Excited to welcome our NASPA members to Kansas City this March!
Our Conference Leadership Committee just wrapped up reviewing 1,136 proposals & touring the venues that will host #NASPA2026.
There’s a lot of heart in KC — can’t wait to share it with you! ♥️
#HigherEd #StudentAffairs
Our Conference Leadership Committee just wrapped up reviewing 1,136 proposals & touring the venues that will host #NASPA2026.
There’s a lot of heart in KC — can’t wait to share it with you! ♥️
#HigherEd #StudentAffairs
Reposted by Michael Christakis
Congratulations to UAlbany chemistry alum Omar M. Yaghi ’85 on sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work to advance the development of metal-organic frameworks!
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations to UAlbany chemistry alum Omar M. Yaghi ’85 on sharing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work to advance the development of metal-organic frameworks!