SUNY Empire Spotlight: October 2026

The latest news on research efforts, awards, grants, and media appearances from Empire State University faculty, staff, and leadership.   

Nicola Allain, professor, Tom Mackey, professor, and Eugenio Solis de Ovando, assistant professor, presented a panel titled “AI and Metaliteracy: A Framework for Ethical Engagement, Authorship, and Agency” at the AAC&U Conference on AI and Higher Education in Atlanta. 

Lauren Allen, assistant professor and assistant director of CAARES, is participating in the Leadership Saratoga program.  

Elizabeth Bradley, professor, presented research outcomes from her Imperatore Fellowship on group counseling incorporating outdoor movement for postpartum women at the Postpartum Support International Annual Conference in June and the American Psychological Association Annual Convention in August. 

Cailyn Green, assistant professor, co-authored an article for the Journal of Substance Use with work-study student Frank Sgro. 

Heather Horowitz, assistant professor and academic program coordinator, published an article in the International Journal for Students as Partners. 

Lynn Lubecki, assistant professor, and Tracy Galuski, professor, published “The Infant and Toddler Years: Foundations for Reflective Practice.” 

Gayle Stever, professor, was quoted in an article for Deseret News. 

Lisa Unangst, assistant professor, had a paper accepted for presentation at the 2027 IMISCOE Spring Conference, Studying Migration in the Digital Era: Innovation, Regulation, Ethics, and Rights.