The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Sanctions Enforcement
Associate Dean for Research Bryan Early and political science PhD candidate Keith Preble analyze data from the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to understand how sanctions have been used and how they can be better used in their policy piece, “The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Sanctions Enforcement” published on War on Rocks.
Winter Grad Spotlight: Emily Schepisi, MPA ’20
Emily Schepisi, MPA ’20 graduated in December with a dual concentration in policy analysis and public management. Emily was a part of the BA/MPA program, starting her graduate coursework while completing a dual BA in political science and social work at SUNY Fredonia. During her time at Rockefeller College, Emily completed an internship with the NYS Department of Health Office of Public Health Practice. In this position, she worked on a sustainability plan for re-accreditation, helped to restructure online trainings for NYLearnsPH.com, as well as identified courses to help the public workforce in response to the global health crisis. While completing her degree, Emily secured full-time employment as an analyst with Airam Actuarial Consulting.
Winter Grad Spotlight: Maire Grace Hewitt, BA ’18, MPA ’20
A December 2020 MPA graduate with a dual concentration in public finance and economics and environmental policy and politics, Maire Grace Hewitt also earned her BA in Political Science at UAlbany in 2018. While in her graduate program, Maire completed an internship with the Living Energy Group, LLC and was offered a full-time position upon the completion of her degree. Long term, she hopes to make a meaningful impact with a career in environmental justice.
Protests for the Soul of a Nation: A Talk by Megan Ming Francis
On Tuesday, February 23rd, the Racial Justice Committee of the Political Science Department of Rockefeller College will host Megan Ming Francis for a talk entitled, “Protests for a Soul of a Nation.” All are welcome to participate.
Rockefeller-UNCDF Agreement Forges Unique Capstone Experience
The University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy has formed a new capstone initiative with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), giving Rockefeller College graduate students an invaluable opportunity to make a global difference. The capstone experience allows students in the Master of International Affairs (MIA) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs to contribute to UNCDF’s Dual Key Investment Committee by helping analyze grant proposals.
Rockefeller Graduate Open House Set for March 5th
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy will be hosting a virtual Spring Open House for prospective graduate students, current applicants, and admitted students on Friday, March 5th from 12-3pm via Zoom. Learn about Rockefeller’s nationally ranked programs, including the MA, MIA, MPA and Graduate Certificate programs.
Careers in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
On February, 10, 2021, Rockefeller College’s Office of Career Development will host a virtual event spotlighting careers in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). During this virtual session, students will hear advice from private and public sector professionals about the various career pathways within DEIB, the roles and responsibilities of their positions, what opportunities students should pursue academically and professionally, and gain insight into the challenges and rewards of a career within this area.
Rockefeller College Partners with Zimbabwe Parliament to Strengthen Democracy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through a contract with Southern African Parliamentary Support Trust, has awarded the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy a 5-year, $3,039,475 grant to assist the Parliament of Zimbabwe in strengthening its institutional, legislative and oversight capacity.