University at Albany

University at Albany

The University at Albany, located in Albany, New York, is a university center of the State University of New York. Established in 1844 as a normal school, it evolved into a four-year teacher training institution and was officially renamed to the New York State College for Teachers in 1914. As enrollment increased, the college became a full-fledged university in 1962. Currently, the University is comprised of three campuses, 11,400 undergraduates, 5,000 graduate students, and a faculty of about 650.

Albany's main (Uptown) campus is a Modernist, concrete one, based on a symmetrical plan. All of the campus' academic buildings are on the "Podium" in the center of campus (which is the second-largest poured concrete structure in the world). The four dormitory complexes ("Quads") are at each corner. Each quad has eight three-story low-rise buildings encircling a 22-story tower. The campus is also known for its large fountain centerpiece.

The school's sports teams are called the Great Danes. They participate in the NCAA Division I and in the America East Conference. The school's colors are purple and gold.

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