Press Releases

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces its 145th Commencement ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 17 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, New York.   Approximately 230 undergraduate, graduate and PharmD students are expected to cross the stage to receive their diplomas at the 10 am ceremony

Today, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was designated by the Carnegie Foundation as one of only four higher education institutions committed to research in the Capital Region. ACPHS joins Albany Medical College, RPI and the University at Albany in this classification recognizing their research endeavors

More than 160 sophomores and juniors from high schools across the Capital Region have been nominated by their guidance counselor(s) to participate in an interactive event, "The Future of Health Care," on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The FDA recently approved use of the drug, Journavx, as a pain killer alternative to opioids. The first new pain killer approved in 25 years by the agency, it gives patients an opioid-free option reducing the risk of addiction.  Is it as effective as traditional painkillers? How does it work differently in the body? What effect, is any, will it have on the growing opioid epidemic in the United States?  Drs

In response to health care market trends, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences revamped a master's in health data science and launched an online master's in biotechnology. Both graduate programs are designed to pave a pathway for prospective graduate students and health-sciences' professionals in growing areas of the health care industry

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announces its Fall 2024 Dean’s List recipients. Nearly 300 students were named to this honor, awarded to full-time students who have successfully completed their coursework with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has entered into an academic agreement with the University of Ilorin in Nigeria.   Together the two higher education institutions will collaborate on distance education and other programs; exchange internship opportunities for qualified students; conduct joint research and curriculum development; and organize seminars, academic interactive sessions, and other professional development activities

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce it has chosen Fastspot, a Maryland-based, award-winning web design and development firm, to enhance the College's website. This project marks a major step forward in the College’s commitment to providing a modern, user-friendly digital experience for prospective students and families, as well as faculty, staff, current students and other stakeholders

Dr. Yager is currently available to share his insight on these issues either at in-studio or virtual Zoom interviews.  Not only is the Capital District currently knee deep in frigid temps and cold and flu season, but other global viruses are also making an appearance including H5N1 bird flu and human metapneumovirus (hMPV)

MEDIA ADVISORY  Contact: Claire Hughes, ACPHS - (518) 694-7194  Picture this fictional scenario: on June 30, 2024, a 22-year-old medical student, is brutally murdered in the apartment she shares with her roommate. The 23-year-old roommate is also attacked but survives with a traumatic brain injury