Recently we caught up with former School of Public Policy (SPP) Fast-Track and Master of Public Administration (MPA) Jameson Foulke. He currently works for Senator Chris Murphy in the Hartford Office as both an Outreach Assistant and Special Assistant. Learn more about Jameson in his own words below. During the summer between my undergrad and […]
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September Events 2022
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! Encore!Connecticut begins September 10th and will convene on September 24th, October 8th, October 22nd and November 5th. Graduation is December 10th. Email David Garvey for more information at David.Garvey@UConn.edu
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 Secretary: Patrick Faria
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 […]
MPP Student Looks Forward to Law Journey Ahead
Earlier this year we interviewed Brittany LaMarr on how she hoped to use her School of Public Policy (SPP) skillsets to address systemic inequities. Since January, Brittany has transitioned from our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program to our Master of Public Policy (MPP) program. She also enrolled in at JD program at UConn Law. Her […]
New Faculty Faces of SPP: Fall 2022
This fall UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) welcomes two new members to our faculty! Renzo joins SPP as an Assistant Professor of Public Management. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from St. Olaf College in Minnesota, a Master of Public Policy from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University and a Public […]
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 Treasurer: Cristian Corza Godinez
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 […]
What is an IPP Internship?
Students in the UConn School of Public Policy’s (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs are required to complete experiential learning credits prior to graduation. These students often complete that requirement by taking part in our Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) program during the second year of their masters. […]
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 Vice President: Mary Greenwell
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 22-23 President: Jack O’Connor
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 […]
SPP Student Combines MPA and STEM Skillsets To Impact Healthcare
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Ghammam Mansoor found a passion for public service while growing up in the City of New Haven, Connecticut. He explains, I walked into college aware of how socio-economic disparities can drastically influence some communities’ access to things like housing conditions, education and healthcare. […]