A National Leader in Public Affairs Education

Through its distinctive academic offerings, Rockefeller College prepares students to make lasting contributions to public service - as citizens, professionals, and future educators. The College is among the top public affairs schools in the country with nationally recognized faculty experts in politics, governance, policy, and public management. Bold thinking, the sharing of innovative concepts, lively discussion, unique opportunities to observe and study government at all levels, and a location in the political hub of New York State make Rockefeller College a vibrant learning environment unmatched in the field of public affairs.

Thursday Policy Lunch Series (TPoL)

The Thursday Policy Lunch exposes doctoral students to the "nuts and bolts" of methods-based public policy research, while giving them a chance to present their own research.
Speaker Series

Speaker Series offers an excellent opportunity for lively discussion and intellectual engagement
Political Theory
Workshops

Presents ongoing research in theory & philosophy

Capital District Progressive Faculty Caucus
A series of panel discussions on things that matter in our lives, organized by progressive faculty from campuses across the Capital District to create dialogue between and beyond our institutions.