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Within the field of public affairs, Rockefeller is ranked in the following specialties:
- 5th in Information and Technology Management
- 7th in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- 17th in Public Management and Leadership
- 18th in Local Government Management
- 21st in Nonprofit Management
- 31st in Public Policy Analysis
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
UAlbany Applauds 5,000 New Graduates During Weekend Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 5,000 students celebrated their graduation from the University at Albany, which hosted its 181st commencement festivities from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. Among the graduates were an estimated 3,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, including recipients who completed their degrees last summer and fall as well as over the winter. UAlbany held a series of commencement events for the Class of 2025 throughout the week, highlighted by individual stage crossings and the University-wide outdoor undergraduate ceremony.
UAlbany Applauds 5,000 New Graduates During Weekend Commencement Ceremonies
Nearly 5,000 students celebrated their graduation from the University at Albany, which hosted its 181st commencement festivities from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18. Among the graduates were an estimated 3,000 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students, including recipients who completed their degrees last summer and fall as well as over the winter. UAlbany held a series of commencement events for the Class of 2025 throughout the week, highlighted by individual stage crossings and the University-wide outdoor undergraduate ceremony.
UAlbany Honors its Veterans at Opening of the New Great Dane Hall of Service
The University at Albany honored students and alumni that have served in the United States Armed Forces with the opening of the new Great Dane Hall of Service and rededicated Veterans Wall of Honor on May 7. The new Great Dane Hall of Service is a testament to the University at Albany’s commitment to the veterans who are a part of our community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The new Hall of Service pays homage to the myriad other ways Great Danes serve our community, including through mentoring, volunteering, and community-engaged scholarship.
Rockefeller Student Explores AI, Government Decision-Making
Rockefeller College PhD student Tzuhao "Howard" Chen first developed a fascination for the inner workings of government as a child growing up in Taiwan.
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