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96%
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#1
Public Affairs graduate program among public institutions in the Northeast.
#5
Information & Technology Management graduate specialization in the nation.
63%
of NYS Senate interns were Rockefeller College students in 2021-22.
Nationally Ranked MPA
U.S. News & World Report ranks the MPA program at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy 23rd in the country out of 270 public affairs programs.
Within the field of public affairs, Rockefeller is ranked in the following specialties:
- 5th in Information and Technology Management
- 9th in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- 14th in Nonprofit Management
- 16th in Public Management and Leadership
- 20th in Public Finance and Budgeting
- 22nd in Local Government Management
College News
UAlbany Students Compete in National Cyber Policy and Strategy Competition
The “Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge” provides student teams with a deeper understanding of the policy and strategy challenges associated with management of a cyber crisis.
Rockefeller College Remembers Robert Mauro
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy is sad to announce that Robert “Bob” Mauro, PhD ’09 passed away on October 31 at the age of 46 after an extended illness. Bob was an alumnus and active member of Rockefeller College’s Advisory Board. He also earned the University at Albany Alumni Association’s Excellence in Education Award in 2016.
Faculty Research Masterclasses
Throughout the Fall 2022 semester, Rockefeller College will be hosting a Lunch and Learn Series, featuring interesting and impactful faculty research. Each session will include a faculty presentation on their research topic of choice followed by a Q&A with the virtual audience. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required to receive the Zoom links.
UAlbany Launches Massive Artificial Intelligence Cluster Hire of 27 Faculty
The University at Albany will add an unprecedented 27 new faculty members specializing in artificial intelligence in the coming months, marking the next critical phase in the University’s ambitious plan to incorporate elements of AI teaching and research across all academic programs. The 27 new hires — the largest cluster hire in the University’s history — are among 49 new faculty members expected to join UAlbany next year and will help lay the foundation for the University’s new AI academy.
As Midterms Near, Faculty, Students Weigh in on Issues
In advance of the 2022 midterms, UAlbany is hosting viewing parties and panel discussions, while students, faculty and staff are contributing to the discussion through contributed research, commentary and policy briefs on election-related issues.
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