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The School of Public Policy prepares students to become leaders in the fields of public policy, public management, nonprofit management, and survey research. Our students work closely with professors who are dedicated to teaching excellence and groundbreaking research. They're also placed in paid internships in top state agencies, city governments, and nonprofit organizations that impact the state and the nation.

UConn Gives. April 17-18, 2024

Thank you for supporting us during UConn Gives 2024!

April 17 and 18

Your amazing support helped SPP students by investing in future public sector and nonprofit leaders, and supporting UConn students who have experienced the incarceration of a loved one (IMRP's Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative Scholarship fund)!

Learn more about our SPP UConn Gives campaigns.

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1st
Ranking of Connecticut's public affairs programs, U.S. News & World Report

12th
National ranking of public finance and budget programs, U.S. News & World Report

97%
Alumni job placement rate within 6 months of graduation

50+
Public service paid internship roles

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  • Turning SPP Connections into Opportunity
    Avery Holzworth, a Master of Public Policy student at the University of Connecticut’s School of Public Policy (Class of 2027), secured a Summer Associate role with the Connecticut Green Bank through coursework, networking, and hands-on experience developed at SPP. In her role on the Innovation team, she focuses on renter-focused energy solutions while applying data analysis and policy training to support equitable climate and housing strategies across Connecticut.
    Posted on August 20, 2026
  • UConn Stamford Expands Access to Public Service Leadership Through Executive-Track MPA Program 
    Earlier this week, the University of Connecticut School of Public Policy celebrated a milestone in Fairfield County public service education as the inaugural Stamford cohort of its Executive-Track Master of Public Administration program completed their degrees.  The cohort, which enrolled in Fall 2024 as the first Stamford-based “MPA Fellows” class, was among the 97 students recognized during a May 11 ceremony at Infinity Hall in Hartford.  Stamford now joins Hartford as one of two UConn locations where students can complete the School of Public Policy’s Executive-Track MPA program...
    Posted on May 15, 2026

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