For UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Vanessa Reineke her love of public service began in high school. While taking AP economics she found a particular love for the public finance unit and learning about taxes, subsidies, public goods, and externalities. During sociology with the same teacher Vanessa saw […]
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Pi Alpha Alpha 2025 Induction Ceremony
On April 4th the School of Public Policy (SPP) will host its annual Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) Induction Ceremony. SPP’s current Board Members include: President—Karen Hasterok, MPA ‘24 Vice President—Ludwig Pulaski, MPA ‘24 Treasurer—Beverne Cordner, MPA ‘22 Secretary—Mekaila (Carey) Wilhelm, MPA ‘23 Pi Alpha Alpha President Karen Hasterok will kick-off the evening with a Pi […]
MPP Student Wins at NASPAA Simulation Site
Congratulations to Masters of Public Policy (MPP) student Madeline Doyle & her teammates for recently winning their Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Simulation Competition site! The theme for 2025’s simulation was Pandemic and called upon, “University teams [to] balance the economic, political, and public health fallout of a deadly disease outbreak, […]
MPP Student Emma Paynter Attends the SNEAPA Conference
Second year Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Emma Paynter recently received conference funding from the School of Public Policy (SPP) to attend the Southern New England APA Conference (SNEAPA). It is organized by the Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island Chapters of the American Planning Association (APA). The conference serves as an annual event that brings […]
Teaching Tuesday with Angela Eikenberry
Welcome to our third edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2024-2025 academic year. This week we catch up with School of Public Policy (SPP) School Director Angela Eikenberry! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? Before I got my PhD, I was doing fundraising with a variety of organizations. I was feeling frustrated […]
SPP Alum Gives Keynote at Proteus Syndrome Foundation Conference
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, […]
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 […]