
Rockefeller Alum Named President of Emory University
Christopher L. Augostini, a Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy alum, has been elected the 22nd president of Emory University.

Sophie Coker, BA '26
Sophie Coker grew up in Binghamton and came to UAlbany knowing she wanted a college experience that would challenge her while keeping her close to home.

Emily DePorto, MPA '26
Emily DePorto discusses her experience in the MPA program.

Mickey Zheng, BS '26
Mickey is a recipient of two nationally competitive scholarships administered by the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in South Korea in 2024: Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship and Critical Language Scholarship.

Sanaa Woodley, BA '26
Sanaa Woodley was born and raised in the Bronx and chose UAlbany for the balance it offered — independence, but still close enough to home.

Halimah Lawson, BA '26
Halimah Lawson, who studied criminal justice at Rockefeller, discusses some of the highlights of her time at the college.

Grads at a Glance: Falling in Love With Public Service
Drawn to the Capital Region’s proximity to state government and UAlbany’s nationally recognized Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, Hansel Ortiz-Rosario honed his love for public service at UAlbany.

Grads at a Glance: Italy, Internships Contribute to Academic and Personal Growth
Jacqueline Arena found a semester in Milan was where her studies in political science and English took on a new meaning.