
Moot Court Program Returns to UAlbany with April Tournament
Twenty-three School of Criminal Justice students have been grappling with tough and timely legal questions this semester as they gear up for the undergraduate Moot Court Tournament. Set for Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, it marks the return of the moot court program, which has been dormant since the pandemic and previously ran in partnership with Albany Law School.

President Rodríguez: University ‘Well Equipped’ to Face Higher Ed Headwinds
The president delivered his Spring University Address to a full house in the Campus Center Ballroom.

Rockefeller students compete in NASPAA Wildfire Simulation Competition
Held over the course of two days in March, the NASPAA Simulation Competition brought together master’s-level public service students from across the country.

Ask an Expert: How can politicians best reach Gen Z?
Political Science Associate Professor Timothy Weaver, whose expertise focuses on urban policy and politics in the U.S., answers today’s question: How can politicians best reach Gen Z?

U.S. News & World Report 2026 Rankings Highlight UAlbany Graduate Programs
The newly released 2026 Best Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report continue to highlight the University at Albany’s strength across a range of disciplines, reflecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence, research and student success.

Center for Women in Government and Civil Society Fellows Pave the Way for Social Change
In the heart of the capital of New York, University at Albany students are pursuing careers in public service, soaking in the knowledge and skills needed to become policy and social change agents and paving the way for future leaders.

Researchers Examine How AI Chatbots Are Shaping Government Operations
Published in Public Performance & Management Review, the study, “Uncovering the Results of AI Chatbot Use in the Public Sector: Evidence from U.S. State Governments,” is co-authored by UAlbany researchers Tzuhao Chen and Mila Gasco-Hernandez. It draws on interviews with officials from 22 state agencies, offering an empirical look at how chatbot technology is influencing government operations and interactions with the public.

The Short Version: Beyond Bad Bunny — Puerto Rican music and politics with José E. Cruz
The Short Version: José E. Cruz