Rockefeller Improves to 23rd in US News Rankings
The University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy has once again been recognized as the highest ranked public affairs college in the Northeast region among public universities, announced in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. Overall, Rockefeller College ranks 23rd in the nation, as well in the top-25 nationally for six public affairs specialties.
CTG UAlbany Study Examines U.S. Voter Registration Practices
The Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany recently led an exploration of management, technology and legal environments that shape voter registration in both New York State and across the United States in order to inform their future statewide investments.
Study Examines Racial Disparities Among Women with Syphilis
A new study led by Associate Professor Erika Martin finds an increased risk of syphilis among heterosexually active women, with a particularly high vulnerability among young Black women.
Rockefeller College Lunch & Learn: 2022 Supreme Court Cases
Interim Dean Julie Novkov will discuss the Supreme Court, including the most impactful cases that represent some of the most contentious issues facing the country today. Dr. Novkov will also answer questions about the Court itself, as well as the recent nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Building Higher Education and Workforce Pipelines for Resettled Refugees
How can institutions of higher education help refugees transition to living and working in the United States? To what degree can universities, four-year colleges, and community colleges propel workforce development by assisting refugees with career guidance, credential assessment/recognition, continuing education, and technical training? Can educational pipelines for refugees be developed that reach back to K-12 and give refugee children access to higher education and professional career opportunities? This 90-minute roundtable discussion over Zoom will address these questions on higher education, workforce pipelines, and more. All are welcome to attend.
Perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
UAlbany faculty and alumni experts led a virtual roundtable discussion on the escalating tension with Russia over Ukraine on Friday, January 28th. A recording of the discussion is available here.
Study Finds More Than Half of Unemployed Young Men Have Criminal Records
Researchers say the main lesson from the study is that unemployment services need to do more to help people cope with their criminal histories.
UAlbany Among Best Universities for Social Research
The University at Albany has been recognized as among the best universities for Social Research according to the Higher Education Research and Development Survey released by the National Science Foundation.