The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is on New Scotland Avenue in Albany.

Russell Sage College has campuses in Albany and Troy.

Higher education institutions nationwide are grappling with a stark reality: Not only are there fewer college-going high school graduates, thanks to declining birthrates and other factors, but many Americans aren’t convinced college is worthwhile, despite what so many studies prove about the positive outcomes of a college degree.

These trends reinforce a truth widely understood by leaders in every sector, from corporations to nonprofits: Adaptation isn't optional; it's essential.

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Russell Sage College, established in 1916, and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, established in 1881, have successfully adapted and evolved many times over the years — through wars, Prohibition, the Civil Rights Movement, shifting economic cycles and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The merger agreement the institutions signed this month demonstrates our continued strategic embrace of change.

The synergies between our two institutions are clear. We share a deep commitment to accessible, affordable and experience-driven education, and together we can do more to........

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