Friday, March 26, 2021 6:00pm – 7:15pm RSVP Schedule of Events Welcome Remarks Mohamad Alkadry, DPP Department Head President’s Welcome Thomas Katsouleas, President, University of Connecticut Dean’s Welcome Juli Wade, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alumni Welcome Larisa Kottke, President, DPP Alumni Council, MPA ‘13 Introduction Robert T. Ross, Executive Director, CT Office […]
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36 Hours Can Make An Impact
UConn Gives kicked off at 7am this morning and for a 36 hour period the Department of Public Policy (DPP) is all paws in to raise money and make an impact on our amazing students. DPP alumni are working all across the country to impact their communities, and many of them are serving our local […]
Upcoming Undergraduate Coursework with the DPP (Fall and Summer 2021)
Course registration for summer and fall 2021 is now underway. Below is a recap of upcoming offerings with the Department of Public Policy (DPP). Summer 2021 PP 1001 Introduction to Public Policy (Instructor: Simonsen) Public policy history and institutions, government administration and systems, policy analysis, contemporary policy issues, polling and influences on policy making. CA […]
Passing of John Ward, Connecticut Public Servant and DPP Alum
The Department of Public Policy (DPP) is sad to report the passing of one of own. John Ward, a 2019 MPA alum, passed away earlier this week after a long battle with cancer. From 1992 to 2008 John practiced law with specialties in labor relations and worker’s compensation law. He began serving the people of […]
MPP Student Believes Effective Policy Can Fix Global Problems
Alex Wang decided to apply to UConn’s Department of Public Policy (DPP) because of the support network at the DPP. He cites opportunities for professional development events, graduate certificate options, funding and the DPP’s Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) Program behind his decision to apply. To Alex, “… the structure of the DPP curriculum provides […]
Encore!Connecticut Graduation Keynote Announced
The University of Connecticut Department of Public Policy (DPP) is pleased to announce that Washington D.C. based journalist and author Kerry Hannon will be the keynote speaker for the Spring 2021 Class of Encore!Connecticut. Hannon is a columnist and regular contributor to The New York Times, MarketWatch, Forbes, and the PBS website NextAvenue.org on the […]
UConn Gives: Department of Public Policy Student Hardship Fund
In preparation for UConn Gives 2021, we thought we would answer a few questions about UConn’s fundraising initiative. What is UConn Gives? UConn Gives is a university-wide online fundraising initiative to support UConn. It is an opportunity for UConn Nation to come together for 36 hours and transform the university, with every gift making an […]
Focus Area Friday: State & Local Government Management
A focus area allows students to develop additional expertise in a specific area. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program requires nine credits (three courses) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) requires twelve credits (four courses) to complete a focus area. Students can choose a focus area within the Department, develop their own with the help of their […]
Public Policy Courses Prepared Fast-Track Student for Internship at Connecticut General Assembly
Shaun Simoneau is an undergraduate senior in the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Fast-Track program. In conjunction with taking public policy courses this semester he is also a legislative intern at the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) working with Representative Anthony Nolan of New London. Shaun’s day usually consists of informing Representative Nolan on events in […]
MPP Student Hopes to Work in Local or State Finance
When searching for graduate programs, Burton Guion was looking for a small graduate program with a strong public finance curriculum. He wanted a program that focused on state and local government that was not federally oriented. Prior to joining the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, Burt also applied to […]