Valedictorian: Jillian Benedict, BA '23
Jillian Benedict, BA '23 is the School of Criminal Justice Valedictorian. Jillian was the founding president of the Indigenous Student Association and organized events that brought tremendous attention to Native culture, traditions, and contributions. After graduation, she will pursue a master's degree in criminal justice.
Valedictorian: Brianna Bace, BA '23
Brianna Bace, BA '23 is Rockefeller College's Department of Political Science Valedictorian as well as a SUNY Chancellor’s Award recipient. A double major in political science and EHC, Brianna was selected as a NYS Senate Session Assistant, highlighting her undergraduate experience, and is working towards her master’s degree in public administration as part of the BA/MPA program.
Valedictorian: Abigail Evans, BA '23
Abigail Evans, BA '23 is Rockefeller College's Department of Public Administration and Policy Valedictorian. Abby also earned the First Penguin Undergraduate Research Award, was the founder and president of Democracy Matters at UAlbany, and participated in the life-changing Semester in Washington Program.
UAlbany Faculty and Staff Honored With Chancellor’s Awards
Chancellor’s Award winners from 2022-2023, as well as the two years prior, will be celebrated at a reception in September.
UAlbany Students Reflect on AAPI Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which takes place from May 1 to May 31, celebrates the contributions of people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to U.S. history and culture.
SCJ Study Finds State’s Bail Reform Law Did Not Increase Crime
New York’s bail reform law had a negligible effect on crime, a School of Criminal Justice study found.
Semester in Washington Program Offers Students an Inside View of Government
A group of 13 students, a mix of public policy majors and other students interested in public service, just returned from a semester of learning, living and interning in Washington, D.C.
UAlbany Celebrates Class of 2023
UAlbany’s new graduates have officially joined the ranks of more than 197,000 alumni worldwide after a series of commencement events over the long weekend.