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 […]
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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 […]
DPP Fast-Track Turns Challenges Into Service
In 2015 Ethan Couillard was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Since his diagnosis, Ethan has continually fueled his energy toward public service and helping his community. One of his earliest initiatives included a multiyear community project for Waterford Country School, which led to him earning Eagle Scout Rank. Ethan’s journey at UConn began at the Avery […]
Teaching Tuesday with Ruodan Zhang
Welcome to the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) third edition of Teaching Tuesday! Throughout this semester we will be featuring faculty on Tuesdays and teaching you a bit about their lives outside of the classroom. Each faculty featured will be asked a few questions and we will post their responses without a filter. We look forward […]
MPA Alum Encourages Students to Be Open-Minded
Alexandra Garcia’s passion for public policy began when she took PP 1001: Intro to Public Policy as a winter course to earn some extra credit. She was a political science and sociology major and found that the policy course tied a lot of concepts together for her. She then learned about the Department of Public […]
Encore!Connecticut Alum Leads Project Imo, Inc.
We recently caught up with Jason Hyland, a UConn police officer from 2000-2020, a 2020 graduate of the Department of Public Policy (DPP) Encore!Connecticut Program, and now the President and Executive Director of Project Imo, Inc. Jason, what brought you to Encore!Connecticut and what was your favorite aspect of the program? In 2019 I began […]
Teaching Tuesday with Yusun Kim
Welcome to the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) first edition of Teaching Tuesday! Throughout this semester we will be featuring faculty on Tuesdays and teaching you a bit about their lives outside of the classroom. Each faculty featured will be asked a few questions and we will post their responses without a filter. We look forward […]
Nonprofit Management Student Hopes to Become an Advocate and Work Hand-In-Hand with Communities
After completing her undergraduate degree, Department of Public Policy (DPP) student Tatiana Tsaprailis (Nonprofit Management Certificate 2021) knew that she did not want to pursue a career in the private sector. Instead, she dove headfirst into the Maids of Athena, a nonprofit organization she has been a member of since the age of 13. Between […]
MPA Student’s “Why DPP Wednesday” is Rooted in Opportunities for Managerial Experience
Yusuf Dirow, Master of Public Administration (MPA) ‘22 student, was attracted to the Department of Public Policy (DPP) because of the resources. He highlights the faculty, his current graduate assistantship, and next year’s Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) program as three key reasons. Yusuf explains: The DPP’s faculty offers a wealth of experience and tremendous expertise, […]
“What is GAPPS-ICMA?” with President Caleb Pittman
The Graduate Association of Public Policy Students (GAPPS) is the official student organization for Department of Public Policy (DPP) students. We have been recognized by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) since 2018. GAPPS’ goal is to serve as a social and intellectual community for students pursuing a master’s degree or certificate in the DPP. […]