
Phil Gigliotti, PhD '23
Phil Gigliotti believes quantitative research and performance management principles have the potential to create a better future by improving business and policy processes. As a researcher in the healthcare field, Phil serves on projects that provide data analytic support to the federal government to facilitate implementation of the Medicare program.

Valedictorian: Nadine Al Annabi, BA '22
Graduating in December, Nadine Al Annabi, BA '22 is this year's Department of Political Science Valedictorian. Nadine also earned the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence, the Bert and Phyllis Lamb Prize in Political Science, and participated in the Semester in Washington Program.

Valedictorian: Brianna Bace, BA '23
Brianna Bace, BA '23 is Rockefeller College's Department of Political Science Valedictorian as well as a SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient. A double major in political science and EHC, Brianna was selected as a NYS Senate Session Assistant, highlighting her undergraduate experience, and is working towards her master’s degree in public administration as part of the BA/MPA program.

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.

Valedictorian: Abigail Evans, BA '23
Abigail Evans, BA '23 is Rockefeller College's Department of Public Administration and Policy Valedictorian. Abby also earned the First Penguin Undergraduate Research Award, was the founder and president of Democracy Matters at UAlbany, and participated in the life-changing Semester in Washington Program.

UAlbany Faculty and Staff Honored With Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor’s Award winners from 2022-2023, as well as the two years prior, will be celebrated at a reception in September.

UAlbany Students Reflect on AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which takes place from May 1 to May 31, celebrates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to U.S. history and culture.

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.