Alan Digaetano

Alan Digaetano is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). His academic career spans decades, focusing on urban governance, local state formation, and comparative political development.

• Education: PhD in Political Science from Boston University, MA from Wayne State University, and BA from the University of Michigan.

His research explores the historical and comparative dimensions of urban governance, including industrial decline, school reform, and the impact of globalization on local state functions. His publications reveal a consistent emphasis on cross-national case studies and institutional analysis.

He has received PSC-CUNY grants for projects like Local State Development in Comparative Perspective and Urban Governance in an Era of Globalization. He has served on numerous college and university committees, including the WSAS Curriculum Committee and the Department of Political Science Executive Committee.

As a scholar, Digaetano has presented at major conferences such as the American Political Science Association (APSA) and the Urban Affairs Association. He is a longstanding member of professional organizations and has contributed as a reviewer for journals like Journal of Urban Affairs and Policy and Politics.