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Brockport students recreating the Beatles' infamous Abbey Road photo

Solving the World’s (Simulated) Problems

Students travel to Europe to engage in a simulation of the European Union and test their diplomatic skills with college students from around the world.
Tambria Schroeder at the U.S. Department of State

Advancing Women’s Rights Around the World

Alum supports the U.S. Department of State in its effort to grow gender equality internationally.
Students discussing policy at EuroSim 2024 on the SUNY Brockport campus.

EuroSim Returns Home

The international European Union simulation, which was founded by a SUNY Brockport Professor Emeritus, returned to campus to negotiate the legislation of artificial intelligence.
Daniel Davis

Poverty to Politics

Political science student makes good on a second chance, overcoming a series of obstacles to fulfill his mother’s wish.

A Voice for the Unheard

Washington DC intern follows her passion for amplifying the voices of others by fighting against discriminatory housing practices.

A College Experience You Can’t Replicate in a Classroom

Isabella DeFeo, Political Science major, interned with the Franklin Square Law Group gaining hands-on experience in the legal field focusing on the day-to-day life of an attorney.

Providing Refuge as a DC Intern

International studies major assists immigrants and refugees seeking asylum in the U.S.
Bella Defeo and Senator Chuck Schumer

Washington DC Intern Meets Senate Majority Leader

Bella Defeo (political science major and Washington DC intern) recently met Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at a SUNY Day event.
Joey Jackson '88, Criminal Defense Attorney & CNN Legal Analyst

Make the Case

Criminal Defense Attorney Joey Jackson ’88 fights for his clients in the courtroom and analyzes the law on national television.
Carlo Cancellieri (left) with Assemblyman Josh Jensen (right)

Aide to an Assemblyman

Political science major gains legislative experience through an internship with the New York State Assembly.
Justin Brewer ('23)

Political Science Student Wins EuroSim Award

The Brockport EuroSim club competed against 12 European and six American universities on January 4 - 7, 2023, in Newport, Wales. Justin Brewer earned the prestigious “Best Delegate Award.”

Buy a Book for Ukraine

Two Brockport clubs will hold a book charity sale in support of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky set up Ukraine24, a fundraiser raising charitable donations for war torn Ukraine.