Ali Degirolamo’s passion for leadership has led to many amazing opportunities in her life. Her natural affinity for leadership paired well with the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Master of Public Administration (MPA) and allowed her to grow with the program. She feels that the DPP program has prepared her to achieve her goals of […]
Commandant of the Coast Guard Sees MPA as Seminal
Happy National Military Appreciation Month! We are so thankful for the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, Space Force and National Guard as well as the contribution of their spouses. In celebration we decided to highlight Department of Public Policy (DPP) alum and the 2021 Distinguished Alumni […]
May Events 2021
May means graduation, and we cannot wait to celebrate our newest graduates and also recognize the class of 2020! Upcoming Events
Teaching Tuesday with Mark D. Robbins
Welcome to the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) sixth edition of Teaching Tuesday! Throughout this semester we featured faculty on Tuesdays and taught you a bit about their lives outside of the classroom. Each faculty featured was asked a few questions and we posted their responses without a filter. Our last feature for Spring 2021 is Professor […]
Encore!Connecticut Graduation Spring 2021
On the morning of Saturday, April 10 the University of Connecticut Department of Public Policy (DPP) proudly celebrated the graduation of 23 Encore!Connecticut Fellows. Encore!Connecticut is a professional development experience that helps seasoned corporate professionals transition their skills and experience into the nonprofit sector. Dr. David Garvey, Director of Encore!Connecticut welcomed graduates, sponsor organizations, invited […]
Focus Area Friday: Create Your Own
A focus area allows students to develop additional expertise in a specific area. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program requires nine credits (three courses) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) requires twelve credits (four courses) to complete a focus area. Students can choose a focus area within the Department, develop their own with the help of their […]
MPA Student Hopes to Utilize Urban Planning to Reflect the Needs of the People
Last fall, Michelle Skowronek completed a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Community Studies from UConn. While pursuing her bachelor’s Michelle was able to create a strong network of students and faculty. During this time she interned at the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments and Waterbury Development Corporation. The decision to continue her education at UConn […]
MPP Uses Survey Research To Gain Further Insight Into Problem-Solving
Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Cathryn (Cate) Asp decided to pursue a graduate certificate in Survey Research in order to gain an understanding of how to apply the quantitative skills from her MPP to a slightly different field. She explains, “Understanding what goes into proper survey research is just as important as what goes […]
Part-Time MPA Student Applies Coursework to Full-Time Job
Prior to enrolling as a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student, Ciara Hanlon took two courses with the Department of Public Policy (DPP) as a non-degree student. She explains, “I really liked the close-knit community of students and faculty who are focused on learning and expanding their knowledge. The alumni network and mentoring program also […]
MPA Fellows Will Lead FPCCT After Graduation
Marlaina “Nina” Rodriguez is a current MPA Fellow in the Department of Public Policy (DPP) who is also completing a Master of Social Work with UConn’s School of Social Work (SSW). This academic year, Nina has been completing an Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) at New Reach, Inc., a nonprofit organization that works to inspire […]