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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.
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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)!
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39th
National ranking of public affairs programs, U.S. News & World Report
97%
Alumni employed within six months of graduation
100%
Full-time graduate students placed in paid internships
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- Staff Sunday with Ryan BaldassarioWelcome to Staff Sunday! For the next few weeks we will be spotlighting different members of the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Public Policy (SPP) staff! We kick off our features with Director of Engagement Ryan Baldassario! Ryan’s love of public service began in high school when he began taking social science electives. A […]Posted on July 21, 2024
- SPP Hiring for Visiting Assistant ProfessorThe School of Public Policy (SPP) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks to fill a one-year visiting position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor starting in August 2024. The ideal candidate will have experience or be prepared to teach graduate-level courses in applied microeconomics, public economics/policy analysis, and quantitative methods. The School of […]Posted on July 1, 2024
- SPP Adjuncts Make an Impact with DataAdjunct faculty Anne McIntyre-Lahner teaches “Program Development & Evaluation” and frequently conducts Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative (PELSC) workshops on program evaluation and performance management. Anne is also the President of a performance management consulting firm called Action to Outcomes. Dr. Ron Schack teaches “Performance Accountability and Management” and “Advanced Quantitative Methods,” and is the Managing […]Posted on June 16, 2024