Valley Stream students join University at Albany Class of 2028

The University at Albany has kicked off its Fall 2024 semester, welcoming over 5,430 new Great Danes to its diverse campus community. Among the newcomers are more than 2,800 first-year students selected from a record-breaking pool of 32,320 applicants. This year’s incoming class includes 223 Honors College students and 226 Presidential Scholars, with an impressive high school average of 90.3 percent.

The Class of 2028 is one of the most diverse in UAlbany history, with 55.6 percent of students representing historically underrepresented groups. Students hail from 23 states and 33 countries, bringing a vibrant mix of cultures and perspectives to the university.

Valley Stream is well-represented among the new students, with several local residents embarking on their academic journeys at UAlbany. Notable students include:

• Kyra Marshall, majoring in Communication
• CJ Bernard, majoring in Political Science
• Kennedy Hunter, majoring in Business Economics
• Jayden Andrews, majoring in Criminal Justice
• Melany Simbana and Cylenna Green, both majoring in Biology
• Emily Simbana, majoring in Psychology
• Daiyaan Mir, majoring in Business Administration
• Anne-Daniele Narcisse, majoring in Criminal Justice
• Kiara Edwards, majoring in Biology
• Dariel Milfort, majoring in Computer Science

UAlbany, a Carnegie R1 research institution, continues its mission to foster academic excellence, innovation, and service to the community, shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.