Russell Sage was featured extensively on News 10’s “Upstate Living” program during “College Takeover Week.” The college was the focus of a full hour of segments that highlighted the upcoming merger with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) and Russell Sage’s programs in Physical Therapy, Nutrition Science, Education, Musical Theatre, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Justice, Law, and Behavioral Science.

Featured segments:

The merger: Russell Sage Executive Vice President and Provost and ACPHS Interim Campus Executive Theresa Hand and Associate Professor and Director of The Collaboratory at ACPHS Stacy Pettigrew spoke about the merger and the Collaboratory’s work in Albany’s South End. 

Nutrition Science: Assistant Professor of Nutrition Selina Preyer-Blakney and graduate student Summer Atchley shared an overnight oats recipe that packs a nutritional punch.

Physical Therapy: Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Lauren Tourtellot and Doctorate of Physical Therapy alumnus Asuan Farrell demonstrated the mechanics of a proper push-up.

Education: Professor of Education and School Psychology Steve Hoff and students Alea Ransom and Jada Ruiz spoke about how Russell Sage is training future teachers in Positive Education. 

Musical Theatre: Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Robin Lewis and students Natalie Pace, Elliott Richards, and Aaron Ballentine spoke about the college’s performing arts programs and investment in the arts. 

Criminal Investigation Resource Center (CIRC): Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Law, and Behavioral Science and Criminal Investigation Resource Center Director Christina Lane and student Victoria Burger spoke about hands-on experiences available through CIRC.

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