The School of Public Policy's fall newsletter's "Back to School" edition highlights alumni awards, classroom updates, and the myriad ways school faculty, staff, and students contribute to meaningful service in Connecticut and beyond. 

Beyond blueberries and packaging peppers, Connecticut Foodshare and the School of Public Policy share a long history of nourishing minds and bodies for career and community growth. Learn how Encore Connecticut graduates have found second act success at the nonprofit organization while current leaders there enhance their education through the MPA Fellows executive track.

20 Questions with School of Public Policy Director Dr. Angie Eikenberry in her first year in the role.

The University of Connecticut School of Public Policy is proud to announce the launch of the Connecticut Nonprofit Asset Mapping Tool, an innovative, interactive digital platform designed to help nonprofit leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community stakeholders visualize and access comprehensive data about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations across Connecticut.  This comprehensive database was developed by the UConn School of […]

For 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 […]

On 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 […]

On 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 […]

Congratulations 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, […]