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Celebrating 75 Years
Governor Thomas E. Dewey speaks from the steps of Page Hall in 1950.
University Archives
New York State Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller talks to State University of New York at Albany students on the uptown campus in 1968.
University Archives
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In 1946, the return of large numbers of war veterans to their former positions within the State and the recruitment of many new employees focused the State’s attention on the lack of training facilities. The idea of establishing a graduate program in public administration in Albany to meet this need originated in the fall of 1946 in the Division of the Budget.
Because no facilities existed in Albany capable of providing instruction, informal approaches were made to New York University and Syracuse University. When both indicated interest, the project was presented to Gov. Thomas E. Dewey who gave his approval. In September 1947, less than a year after its conception, the Graduate Program opened its doors.
Now, nearly 75 years later, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy is a national leader in Public Affairs education.
