On June 6, 2026, the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) hosted the inaugural Undergraduate Local Government Case Competition in partnership with the Connecticut Town & City Management Association (CTMCA). Intended to get students excited about careers in local government, the competition included four teams of undergraduate students from UConn and nearby universities. The winning […]
Events
From Campus to the Capitol: UConn Student is One Face of the Future of Civic Engagement in Connecticut
School of Public Policy Director Angie Eikenberry welcomed attendees and then took a seat in the audience, watching proudly as one of SPP’s Fast-Track MPA students, UConn junior Ryan Engel, joined the panel of speakers on stage. To Engels’ right: Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas and former Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, who now serves […]
US Army War College’s “Eisenhower Series” Visits UConn
Earlier this month members of the US Army War College visited UConn in both Hartford and Storrs. From April 4th through 6th they engaged the School of Public Policy (SPP) community through the “Eisenhower Series,” which brought Seniors Officers from the US Army Reserve, National Guard and Space Force. These community conversations were conducted with […]
April Events 2024
April 1 – Invest in Yourself: Returning to School During State Service Panel Event (UConn SPP x CT DOT) from 12-1 PM via Zoom April 4 – Community Conversation with US Army War College from 2-3pm in the HTB 4th Floor Lounge April 10th – Transforming Corrections from 12:15-1:15pm in HTB 216 You’ll Learn: basic understanding […]
March Events 2024
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! With SPP’s Ryan Baldassario 10 – 11 AM (Zoom)
February Events 2024
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! Free Professional Headshots for SPP students, faculty and staff Join us at UConn Waterbury!
November Events 2023
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! Access to Administrative Data with Scott Gaul, Rachel Leventhal-Weiner, and Carl Zimmerman CT Office of Policy and Management Monday, November 13, 2023, 4:00pm-5:00pm UConn Storrs, Oak Hall and online This session is an opportunity for UConn faculty to learn how […]
October Events 2023
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! “Don’t Get Fed Up: Pursuing Federal Career Opportunities” From 12-1pm via Zoom More information has been sent to students via email.
To Comply or Not: How Public Leaders’ Gender and Communication Style Impact COVID-19 Public Rule Compliance Intent
To Comply or Not: How Public Leaders’ Gender and Communication Style Impact COVID-19 Public Rule Compliance Intent Professor Sebawit Bishu, University of Washington, Seattle Thursday, September 28, 2023, 2:00pm-3:30pm, HTB 208 Effective communication of policy directions to the public in times of crisis is essential. However, the effect of public leaders’ gender on intentions to […]
Celebrating the Class of 2023!
On Monday, May 8th Mistress of Ceremonies Professor Kerri Raissian welcomed the School of Public Policy’s (SPP) Class of 2023 to the Bushnell for a Celebration of Graduates and Awardees. The graduates were joined by SPP faculty and staff, community members and their support systems. Our graduates hailed from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Idaho, New York, […]