This fall UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) welcomes two new members to our faculty! Renzo joins SPP as an Assistant Professor of Public Management. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from St. Olaf College in Minnesota, a Master of Public Policy from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University and a Public […]
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 Treasurer: Cristian Corza Godinez
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
What is an IPP Internship?
Students in the UConn School of Public Policy’s (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs are required to complete experiential learning credits prior to graduation. These students often complete that requirement by taking part in our Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) program during the second year of their masters. […]
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 Vice President: Mary Greenwell
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
GAPPS-ICMA 22-23 President: Jack O’Connor
The Graduate Association of Public Policy (GAPPS-ICMA) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the primary organization for the UConn School of Public Policy (SPP). Its goal is to serve as a social and intellectual forum for students pursuing a degree or certificate in the School. GAPPS-ICMA is committed to public service, professional development, and having […]
SPP Student Combines MPA and STEM Skillsets To Impact Healthcare
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Ghammam Mansoor found a passion for public service while growing up in the City of New Haven, Connecticut. He explains, I walked into college aware of how socio-economic disparities can drastically influence some communities’ access to things like housing conditions, education and healthcare. […]
August Events 2022
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! 11:00am – 12:00pm: Participating in a SPP Internship this fall? Make sure to attend this specific orientation to learn about expectations and requirements for the 2022-2023 academic year. 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Hosting a SPP intern this academic year? Attend this […]
MPA Alum Utilizes Financial Skillsets at The Nature Conservancy
School of Public Policy (SPP) alum Ken Huang, first crossed paths with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in 2019. Ken was in Portland, Oregon for an alternative spring break trip with UConn’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity. A former Fast-Track student, Ken completed his Master of Public Administration (MPA) last summer and began working for TNC shortly […]
MPP Student Coordinates UConn’s Pre-College Summer
Recently we caught up with School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Yara Medawar. Learn about Yara’s summer in her own words below! During this summer I am working with the Office of Early College Programs as a Program Coordinator for UConn Pre-College Summer (PCS). My role consists of planning the […]
SPP Staff Member Joins Quest with Leadership Greater Hartford
School of Public Policy (SPP) Administrative Coordinator Wade Gibbs recently joined Leadership Greater Hartford’s (LGH) Quest 2022. The program unites Wade with other high-performing mid-career professionals from sectors across the region. Together Wade and other participants will engage in experiential leadership training within the Hartford community. They will also identify needs and establish task forces to […]