The School of Public Policy (SPP) is proud to announce Connecticut State Comptroller Natalie Braswell as the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient. Comptroller Braswell will also serve as the Keynote Speaker at our 2022 Ceremony to Honor Our Graduates. A Triple Husky, Comptroller Braswell completed her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the Department of […]
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Best Wishes To 2022 SPP Retirees
This academic year the School of Public Policy (SPP) celebrates the IMPACT of three members of our community who are retiring from or who have already retired from the University. It was difficult to encompass all of their achievements, and we welcome you to explore their profiles on our website to learn more. We wish […]
Teaching Tuesday with Eric Brunner
Welcome to our final edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2021-2022 academic year. This week we catch up with Professor Eric Brunner! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? I joined the army after high school and then returned to go to college at UConn. While an undergraduate I took intermediate microeconomics from […]
Incoming GAPPS-ICMA President Plans To Work In Healthcare
Recently we caught up with incoming Graduate Association of Public Policy Students – International City/County Management Association (GAPPS-ICMA) Chapter President Jack O’Connor. Prior to coming to the School of Public Policy (SPP), Jack’s interest in public service began in elementary school. During this time he was a member of his local Boy Scouts of America troop […]
May Events 2022
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! Help us celebrate the Class of 2022 on May 9th. This event is invitation only. Graduates please check your email for more information.
MPA Student Serves as Municipal Services & Regional Planning Intern at SCRCOG
For the 2021-2022 academic year, School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Michelle Skowronek is serving as a Municipal Services & Regional Planning intern for the South Central Region Council of Governments (SCRCOG). For her Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) Program placement, Michelle has created a document that examines demographic and […]
DPP Alum Named A HBJ Women In Business Award Honoree
The Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) recently named their 2022 Women in Business Awards honorees. School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Alyssa Goduti was one of this year’s honorees. Alyssa and 24 others were selected due to their stories of career perseverance, dedication, leadership and resourcefulness. Alyssa serves as President & CEO of Ädelbrook Behavioral and […]
Teaching Tuesday with Bill Simonsen
On this edition of #TeachingTuesday we catch with Professor Bill Simonsen! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? I had several jobs between earning a masters and pursuing a PhD. I worked at the MTA in New York City as an economic analyst; the NYC Office of Management and Budget as a […]
GAPPS-ICMA Hosts Networking Nights
Recently GAPPS-ICMA held two virtual Networking Nights with UConn Public Policy alumni on nonprofit and government careers. The panelists answered pre-submitted questions from students, and then broke out into smaller sessions. GAPPS-ICMA Chapter Officials created virtual pamphlets for each event to help students prepare. Below is a compilation of advice given by alumni on topics of […]
UConn Public Policy Inducts 62 Students Into Pi Pi Alpha
On March 25th, UConn Public Policy held their annual Pi Pi Alpha Induction Ceremony. This year’s virtual event included the nomination of the new Pi Pi Alpha Board alongside the induction of 62 Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students. Festivities began with a welcome from Pi Pi Alpha President and […]