The School of Public Policy (SPP) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks to fill a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor starting in August 2026. The position may be renewable upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. The School of Public Policy is home to a Master of Public Administration (MPA), a […]

After graduating from Springfield College in 2021 with a degree in psychology and a minor in biology, Bridget Foley-Johnson went to work at Hartford HealthCare, supporting adults with substance use disorders and other mental health challenges.  “I set out to help individuals,” she said. “But during my three years at Hartford HealthCare, I also got a look at the policy side of medicine and how decisions made behind the scenes affect clinicians, patients, and entire systems.”  That realization, along with a desire to “make a difference at a population level,” led her to explore advanced degrees in public policy and social work. She’s now pursuing both a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Administration through UConn’s School of Social Work and School of Public Policy.  “I could see how intertwined the two fields are,” she said. “It made sense to study them together, especially with the internship opportunities and the range of career paths it opens up.” 

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 […]

Paula Norato (MPA '22) enrolled in the School of Public Policy's graduate program during the start of Covid. Through her IPP placement with Partners for Educational Leadership, she saw how statewide support systems operate behind the scenes to support schools and began to understand the broader impact of public service.  “The MPA helped me not only with long-term, strategic thinking and relationship-building, but also with the confidence to show up for myself in all areas,” Paula says...

More than 100 attendees were on hand to celebrate the graduation of the School's latest Encore Class. 27 members of the class gathered to reflect on the program's impact and the beginning of their ‘next act’. Speakers reiterated the power behind the theme of this year's class: "Strength in Support."

School of Public Policy assistant research professor Dr. Lydia Wileden discusses her work in the classroom, in the community, and with IMRP’s statewide and international initiatives. Dr. Wileden will be instructing PP 5350 – Urban & Regional Policy - in the spring, 2026 semester...

MPA '22 grad Caesar Valentín credits several School of Public Policy courses and professors for shaping his approach to public service. As a success and strategy analyst at Connecticut's Social Equity Council, Valentín's thesis and early research connect directly to his current work...

MPA student Noah Hurt has always been drawn to spaces that educate and support the community. Through his IPP, Hurt serves as Intern for Advancement at COMPASS Youth Collaborative which works with vulnerable youth to provide them with tools to succeed in education, employment, and life.