MPA student Sincere Valentine explores the lasting impact of his grandfather’s legacy in shaping policy and policing in Connecticut. For much of his childhood, Valentine understood that his grandfather had been a respected public servant doing important work in Bridgeport. But it wasn’t until his teenage years that he began to grasp the scope of that legacy. As a participant in the Bridgeport Junior Council Program while in high school, Valentine had the opportunity to shadow town council members, attend public meetings and engage with community leaders. During the program’s closing ceremony, his lineage to Penn was mentioned. “Once people found out, it was like everything shifted,” he says. “Person after person came up to me saying, ‘Your grandfather was a great man.’ That was the first time I really realized how much his name meant.” (click to read more)

The School of Public Policy (SPP) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2027. Candidates already appointed at the Assistant Professor level are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates with research and teaching interests in public and/or nonprofit management. The […]

UConn School of Public Policy alumna Jackie Riberdy ’22 MPP plays a key role at Connecticut Foodshare, where she supports a statewide network of food assistance partners and advances advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening food access and addressing the root causes of hunger.