UConn Gives is one month away! Our university-wide online fundraising initiative kicks-off at 7am ET on April 17th and runs for 36 hours until 7pm ET on April 18th. Every gift makes an impact, and this year the School of Public Policy (SPP) hopes to support students through two important causes. Below are a few […]
MPA Student Fosters Cultural & Capital Prosperity
School of Public Policy (SPP) Masters of Public Administration (MPA) student Lizzette Irizarry found a passion for public service early on in her life. While growing up her family emphasized gratitude, kindness and the importance of giving back. She explains, “Growing up as a first-generation Latina, I learned the significance of community firsthand. From neighbors […]
March Events 2024
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! With SPP’s Ryan Baldassario 10 – 11 AM (Zoom)
MPP Student Finds a Passion for Public Service Abroad
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Masters of Public Policy (MPP) student Layla Ennis found a love of public service while studying abroad in Mannheim, Germany. During this time she worked with the Representative for People with Disabilities, which is required in each German city. She notes, “I was impressed by the level of impact […]
MPP Credits SPP For Learning To Dissect and Analyze Social Issues
UConn School of Public Policy (SPP) Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Adriana Sanchez Dominicci knew at an early age that she wanted to make a career out of advocating for others. Though her method for advocacy has evolved over time, Adriana emphasizes the respect she has for educators. Her mom’s service in early education […]
SPP Hiring for Adjunct Faculty (2024-2025)
The UConn School of Public Policy seeks academically and professionally qualified instructors to serve as adjunct faculty in a variety of assignments in the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semesters. Courses are taught in Hartford, Storrs, Stamford, and online. Most of our courses are graduate-level courses taught to prepare students for professional careers. (The exception […]
February Events 2024
Join the School of Public Policy (SPP) this month for a variety of events! Free Professional Headshots for SPP students, faculty and staff Join us at UConn Waterbury!
Celebrating Encore Connecticut: Fall 2023
On Saturday, December 9th the School of Public Policy (SPP) celebrated the Fall 2023 cohort of Encore Connecticut. Host Dr. David Garvey provided welcoming remarks at the start of the ceremony. Dave currently serves as Director of Encore Connecticut in addition to being the Director of Partnership and Compliance at Career Resources Inc. Mark Argosh, […]
SPP Hiring for Program Coordinator (Stamford Programs)
The School of Public Policy (SPP) is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator (Educational Program Coordinator) to launch and manage the expansion of two programs to the Stamford campus. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the day-to-day recruitment, marketing, and program coordination for the School of Public Policy’s Master of Public Administration executive-track (MPA Fellows) […]
Mitre Becerril Examines Crime Effects of Overdose Prevention Sites
School of Public Policy (SPP) Professor David Mitre Becerril recently co-authored an Original Investigation in the area of public health with JAMA Network Open. Alongside Professors Aaron Chalfin (University of Pennsylvania) and Brandon del Pozo (Brown University), their paper “Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City” was published earlier this month. Their […]