The NYC Teachers’ Retirement System, Fiscal Issues and Risks
In collaboration with the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management and funded by the Equable Institute, Donald J. Boyd, Gang Chen, and Yimeng Yin of Rockefeller College’s Project on State and Local Government Finance (SLGF) recently published a research report on the fiscal issues and risks in New York City’s Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) — the second largest of New York City’s five major retirement systems.
Rockefeller Awards Recognition
Congratulations to all of Rockefeller College's 2020 graduate and undergraduate award winners!
Rock Career Prep: Julia Alford
Julia Alford, BA ’18, MPA ’19 is currently a Human Capital Business Analyst for Deloitte Consulting LLP. Learn more about how her internship experiences and coursework prepared her for a career in the private sector.
Steve Jackson Award: Amani Edwards
Rockefeller College PhD candidate Amani Edwards was selected as the recipient of the Steve Jackson Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award. The award recognizes outstanding graduate students for their skill, dedication, and compassion in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and fellow graduate students. Learn more about Amani’s accomplishments and what’s next.
Rock Career Prep: Trudy Morgan
Trudy Morgan, BA ’17, MPA ’19 is currently the Policy Coordinator at the New York State Network for Youth Success. Learn more about how her fellowship and internship experiences helped prepare her for a career in the public sector.
Rock Career Prep: Janet Andrade
Janet Andrade, MPA ’20 is currently the Campus Director of the Albany Jewish Community Center. Learn more about her path and experience working, while completing her MPA.
Distinguished Scholar-Leader: Danielle Duguid
Rockefeller College’s Danielle Duguid was selected as the recipient of the University at Albany’s President’s Award for Leadership: Distinguished Scholar-Leader Award. The award recognizes and honors one graduating undergraduate senior who best exemplifies the scholar‐leader‐service ideal. Danielle has demonstrated academic excellence, effective leadership in the University community, and a commitment to serving others. This award is among the highest conferred upon undergraduates. Learn more about Danielle’s accomplishments and what’s next after graduation.
Valedictorian: Max Sevor
Rockefeller College outstanding students Michael Allain, Katie Gowing, Gina Tan, and Max Sevor all finished their undergraduate careers with a perfect 4.0 GPA, earning valedictorian status. Learn more about Max’s accomplishments and what’s next.