Recently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) MPA Fellows alum Dennis Rinaldi about his keynote address at a recent Proteus Syndrome Foundation conference. Learn about Dennis’s experience in his own words below. Note: Dennis sent us his story last week after the conference occurred October 11th and 12th. He references last weekend, […]
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Teaching Tuesday with Brenda Gellner
Welcome to our second edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2024-2025 academic year. This week we catch up with School of Public Policy (SPP) Professor Brenda Gellner! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? I became a professor because I am passionate about both teaching and research. Academia provides a unique environment where […]
Teaching Tuesday with Lydia Wileden
Welcome to our first edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2024-2025 academic year. This week we catch up with School of Public Policy (SPP) Professor Lydia Wileden! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? Even while I was getting my PhD, I was never sure becoming a professor was my end goal. I […]
Recap 2024 with the CT Sentencing Commission
Publications Yale Law School Mental Health Justice Clinic (MHJC) and Connecticut Sentencing Commission Memorandum on Intellectual Disability & the Criminal Justice System: Screening and Diversion MHJC and the Commission reviewed best practices from other jurisdictions regarding screening and diversion of individuals with an intellectual disability who come into contact with the justice system. This research […]
MPA Student Serves Through Public Financial Management
Tim White joined the School of Public Policy (SPP) as a Fast-Track student while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science at the University of Connecticut (UConn). His admiration for public service began at home where he saw his parents work for the State of Connecticut and volunteer with nonprofits. Tim explains, This admiration motivated […]
Welcome Back: Building on Success and Public Service Impact
I am excited to be joining the UConn School of Public Policy this fall! I am honored to be following Dr. Mohamad Alkadry as the next Director. I have been so impressed by the students, faculty, staff and alumni at the School; the range and diversity of academic and training programs and public policy research […]
GAPPS-ICMA Secretary: Noel Sosnoski
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
GAPPS-ICMA Treasurer: Daryl Bodrick II
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
Staff Spotlight with Maura Maloney
Maura Maloney serves as Operations Coordinator for the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) School of Public Policy (SPP). Learn more about Maura below! Maura’s career was predominantly in broadcast engineering at ESPN prior to her arrival at SPP. While at ESPN she began volunteering and really enjoyed helping with home repair for local families. She notes […]
GAPPS-ICMA Vice President: Emma Paynter
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]