Leadership Welcome Reception With Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi

College and community leaders are invited to welcome Dr. Omar M. Yaghi, 2025 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, to the Capital Region for a day of special events at Hudson Valley Community College and the University at Albany.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
8:30 to 9:15 a.m.
Hudson Valley Community College
Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Meeting Rooms

An alumnus of both institutions, Dr. Yaghi is internationally recognized for pioneering metal-organic frameworks — revolutionary materials advancing clean energy and environmental solutions worldwide.

From a young immigrant studying in the Capital Region to achieving the world’s highest honors in science, his journey reflects the power of education, perseverance and possibility.

Please join us to welcome him home. This event is invitation only; registration is required to attend.