20 Questions with School of Public Policy Director Dr. Angie Eikenberry in her first year in the role.
SPP Releases Statewide Nonprofit Asset Mapping Tool
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 […]
MPP Student Supports Education Research & the CT General Assembly
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 […]
SPP Hosts Pi Alpha Alpha Induction
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 […]
Pi Alpha Alpha 2025 Induction Ceremony
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 […]
MPP Student Wins at NASPAA Simulation Site
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, […]
MPP Student Emma Paynter Attends the SNEAPA Conference
Second 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 […]
Teaching Tuesday with Angela Eikenberry
Welcome 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 […]
SPP Alum Gives Keynote at Proteus Syndrome Foundation Conference
Recently 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, […]
Teaching Tuesday with Brenda Gellner
Welcome 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 […]