Director of Engagement and self-described “civic nerd” Ryan Baldassario talks about his long history volunteering as a poll worker on Election Day and the importance of student involvement in local elections. “Whatever you do – don’t ignore local elections!” Ryan advises. “While national issues dominate our social media feeds, state and local elections have more direct implications for your daily lives.”
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SPP Students Gain Policy Experience in Washington, D.C.
Two students from UConn’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs traded classroom work for the nation’s capital this summer, immersing themselves in federal policy work. Read more about their experiences in higher education access and election integrity.