Rockefeller students compete in NASPAA Wildfire Simulation Competition
Held over the course of two days in March, the NASPAA Simulation Competition brought together master’s-level public service students from across the country.
Ask an Expert: How can politicians best reach Gen Z?
Political Science Associate Professor Timothy Weaver, whose expertise focuses on urban policy and politics in the U.S., answers today’s question: How can politicians best reach Gen Z?
U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings Highlight UAlbany Graduate Programs
The newly released 2026 Best Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to highlight the University at Albany’s strength across a range of disciplines, reflecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence, research and student success.
Center for Women in Government and Civil Service Fellows Pave the Way for Social Change
In the heart of the capital of New York, University at Albany students are pursuing careers in public service, soaking in the knowledge and skills needed to become policy and social change agents and paving the way for future leaders.
Researchers Examine How AI Chatbots Are Shaping Government Operations
Published in Public Performance & Management Review, the study, “Uncovering the Results of AI Chatbot Use in the Public Sector: Evidence from U.S. State Governments,” is co-authored by UAlbany researchers Tzuhao Chen and Mila Gasco-Hernandez. It draws on interviews with officials from 22 state agencies, offering an empirical look at how chatbot technology is influencing government operations and interactions with the public.
The Short Version: Beyond Bad Bunny — Puerto Rican music and politics with José E. Cruz
The Short Version: José E. Cruz
Transactional Intel: Using Banks to Stop Nuclear Proliferation
UAlbany political scientist Bryan Early's latest book, a collaboration with colleague Togzhan Kassenova, explores both the promise and challenges of using the global financial system to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
5Q with Melissa Arnold Lyon on the Impacts of Teacher Strikes
Teacher strikes may be more effective than previously thought and have little or no impact on student academic achievement, according to new research from Melissa Arnold Lyon.