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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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 […]
MPA Student Runs FOG Education Program at UConn
For the 2021-2022 academic year, Department of Public Policy (DPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Danny Zeidan serves as an Administrative Intern for the Office of Service Learning at UConn. For his Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) Program placement, Danny is in charge of the Office’s Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) Education Program. According […]
Members of the SPP Network Named to HBJ Power 50
The Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) recently named their third annual Power 50 class. For a third consecutive year, members of the School of Public Policy (SPP) network were named to the list. At #10 we find State Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull and Deputy Commissioner Andréa Comer. The pair are overseeing the state’s […]
Alumni Council President Named to Connecticut Magazine’s 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Department of Public Policy (DPP) Alumni Council President Larisa Kottke, who was recently named to Connecticut Magazine‘s 40 Under 40! The Class of 2022 includes “shootings stars” from across the state, including Larisa who serves as President and CEO of Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH). As a Public Administration graduate, Larisa embodies leadership and aims to […]
MPA Student Gets a Jumpstart into Managing Volunteers
Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Emily Burnett found a love for public service when she began volunteering in high school. Over time her engagement made her realize the systemic barriers that lead to organizations needing volunteers. Her freshman year American government class also inspired her through stories of collective action that led to change. […]
MPA Student Aims to Address Systemic Inequities
Recently we caught up with Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Brittany LaMarr, who participated in a Department of Public Policy (DPP) Youth Car Theft in CT panel. Her involvement came from two avenues. The first was her role as a DPP student who planned to attend. The panels address the policy work she actively […]
MPA Student Aims to Help Fellow Student Athletes
Recently the Department of Public Policy (DPP) had a conversation with Master of Public Administration (MPA) Student Olivia Sappington. Check out our Q&A with Olivia below. Where did your love of public service begin? I believe I have a different perspective compared to a lot of my peers. I have a desire to work in […]
MPA Student Presents COACHE Survey to UConn Community
Recently the Department of Public Policy (DPP) had a conversation with Master of Public Administration (MPA) Student Phillip Hyman. Check out our Q&A with Phillip below. Where did your interest in public service begin? I suppose I have always been interested in public service, but I did not seriously consider a career in it until […]