Semester in Washington Spring 2021 Placements
Despite the uncertainty of the past year due to COVID-19, 12 University at Albany students were able to actively participate in the Semester in Washington Program and live, learn, and intern in the nation’s capital during the Spring 2021 semester. Established in 1997, Rockefeller College’s Semester in Washington Program has served as a gateway into careers in government, the private sector, news media, nonprofits, and nongovernment organizations.
Juneteenth Scholarship Recipients Honor Parents, Grandparents Through Education
Rising seniors Jordan Ozley and Nicholas Chin have been selected to receive the Juneteenth Scholarship, honoring their achievement while promoting values of diversity and inclusion.
UAlbany’s Rackmyer part of SUNY Student Advocate First Class
Taryn Rackmyer, '20, has been named by SUNY Chancellor James Malatras to the inaugural class of the SUNY Student Advocate Fellowship Program.
Biden, Putin Set To Meet Amid Tense Relations
With President Biden set to meet with Vladimir Putin, Rockefeller College's Jim Steiner spoke about the US/Russia relationship with WAMC. Prior to UAlbany, Steiner spent more than 30 years with the CIA and focused on Soviet defense and economic issues.
LGBTQ Rights in Southeast Asia Slow to Improve
Professor Meredith Weiss's article in the Melbourne Asia Review finds that despite some improvement, members of the LGBTQ community across Southeast Asia continue to suffer from harsh laws and punishments.
New York Municipal Clerks Institute July 2021 Program
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy is hosting online courses for the Certified Municipal Clerks (CMC) and the Master Municipal Clerks (MMC) training programs July 12-16 and July 19-23. Clerks seeking professional certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) as well as other municipal officials seeking professional development are welcome to participate.
Rock Your Career: Ryan DeNardo, MPA '21
Ryan DeNardo, MPA '21 will be joining Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory practice in August as a Cyber Analyst focused on helping government and public sector clients implement security programs and capabilities so they can better manage cyber risk.
Messages to My Graduating Class
Selected class speakers Mashaal Bhatti, BA '21; Julianna Caruso, BA '21; Imara Smith, BA '21; Geraldine Humbert, MPA '20; and Jeanee Miller, PhD '21 share these messages with their fellow graduating classmates.