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- MPP Student Supports Education Research & the CT General AssemblyFor UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Vanessa Reineke her love of public service began in high school. While taking AP economics she found a particular love for the public finance unit and learning about taxes, subsidies, public goods, and externalities. During sociology with the same teacher Vanessa saw […]Posted on April 29, 2025
- SPP Hosts Pi Alpha Alpha InductionOn the Evening of April 4, 2025, the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) hosted the 2025 Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) Induction Ceremony at The Lyceum in Hartford, CT. PAA is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. PAA membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for […]Posted on April 23, 2025
- Pi Alpha Alpha 2025 Induction CeremonyOn April 4th the School of Public Policy (SPP) will host its annual Pi Alpha Alpha (PAA) Induction Ceremony. SPP’s current Board Members include: President—Karen Hasterok, MPA ‘24 Vice President—Ludwig Pulaski, MPA ‘24 Treasurer—Beverne Cordner, MPA ‘22 Secretary—Mekaila (Carey) Wilhelm, MPA ‘23 Pi Alpha Alpha President Karen Hasterok will kick-off the evening with a Pi […]Posted on April 4, 2025
- MPP Student Wins at NASPAA Simulation SiteCongratulations to Masters of Public Policy (MPP) student Madeline Doyle & her teammates for recently winning their Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) Simulation Competition site! The theme for 2025’s simulation was Pandemic and called upon, “University teams [to] balance the economic, political, and public health fallout of a deadly disease outbreak, […]Posted on March 13, 2025
- MPP Student Emma Paynter Attends the SNEAPA ConferenceSecond year Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Emma Paynter recently received conference funding from the School of Public Policy (SPP) to attend the Southern New England APA Conference (SNEAPA). It is organized by the Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island Chapters of the American Planning Association (APA). The conference serves as an annual event that brings […]Posted on December 4, 2024
- Teaching Tuesday with Angela EikenberryWelcome to our third edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2024-2025 academic year. This week we catch up with School of Public Policy (SPP) School Director Angela Eikenberry! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? Before I got my PhD, I was doing fundraising with a variety of organizations. I was feeling frustrated […]Posted on November 19, 2024
- SPP Alum Gives Keynote at Proteus Syndrome Foundation ConferenceRecently we caught up with UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) MPA Fellows alum Dennis Rinaldi about his keynote address at a recent Proteus Syndrome Foundation conference. Learn about Dennis’s experience in his own words below. Note: Dennis sent us his story last week after the conference occurred October 11th and 12th. He references last weekend, […]Posted on October 23, 2024
- Teaching Tuesday with Brenda GellnerWelcome to our second edition of #TeachingTuesday for the 2024-2025 academic year. This week we catch up with School of Public Policy (SPP) Professor Brenda Gellner! Question 1: Why did you decide to become a professor? I became a professor because I am passionate about both teaching and research. Academia provides a unique environment where […]Posted on October 22, 2024
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