Valedictorian: Jillian Benedict, BA '23
Jillian Benedict, BA '23 is the School of Criminal Justice Valedictorian. Jillian was the founding president of the Indigenous Student Association and organized events that brought tremendous attention to Native culture, traditions, and contributions. After graduation, she will pursue a master's degree in criminal justice.
SCJ Study Finds State’s Bail Reform Law Did Not Increase Crime
New York’s bail reform law had a negligible effect on crime, a School of Criminal Justice study found.
Great Danes Earn Academic, Athletic Accolades
As the spring sports season winds down, UAlbany student-athletes are earning honors on the field and in the classroom.
UAlbany Celebrates Class of 2023
UAlbany’s new graduates have officially joined the ranks of more than 197,000 alumni worldwide after a series of commencement events over the long weekend.
Eight Students Win the Chancellor’s Award, SUNY’s Highest Honor
Eight UAlbany students were among the 2023 Chancellor’s Award winners who were celebrated at an awards ceremony in downtown Albany.
Hindelang Center to Host 21st Annual Lecture
The University at Albany’s Michael J. Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center will host its 21st Annual Lecture on Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at 4pm in the Standish Room, located on the third floor of the Science Library. The lecture will feature Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad of Harvard University.
Rockefeller College Ranked Among Nation’s Best
The University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy has once again been recognized as a national leader among public affairs colleges by U.S. News & World Report. In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings, Rockefeller College ranks 28th in the nation overall, as well in the top-25 nationally for six public affairs specialties.
2023 Rockefeller College Award Winners
On Friday, April 28th, Rockefeller College celebrates its 2023 award winners from the Department of Public Administration & Policy, the Department of Political Science, and the School of Criminal Justice.