In this newsletter we celebrate the accomplishments of our students and alumni. We also celebrate the induction of 81 of our graduating students into our community of over 1,400 alumni. This year, the department graduated its largest class ever – a claim that has been true for every one of the last three years. This […]
Month: May 2021
Why DPP: Recapping Spring 2021
Since launching our #WhyDPP campaign last fall, we have had the unique opportunity to showcase how members of our community define public service and their purpose with the support of the Department of Public Policy (DPP). We kicked off the New Year with Katarina Moroch, a public administration (MPA) ‘21 alum with an interest in […]
MPA Alum Finds Success in Economic Development
Sadie Colcord has always felt a calling to public service. Her educational and professional experiences have been driven by an ambition to change people’s lives. She discovered a particular passion for facilitating change through economic development, and came to realize how pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) could open more doors for her. From […]
GAPPS-ICMA 21: Meet Vice President Ryan Chester
The Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Graduate Association of Public Policy Students (GAPPS) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) chapter is happy to introduce our 2021 Chapter Officials. Over the next few days we will be featuring GAPPS-ICMA‘s newly elected leaders with a Q & A. Today’s feature is incoming Vice President Ryan Chester, MPA ’22. Why did […]
GAPPS-ICMA 21: Meet President Paula Norato
The Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Graduate Association of Public Policy Students (GAPPS) – International City/County Management Association (ICMA) chapter is happy to introduce our 2021 Chapter Officials. Over the next few days we will be featuring GAPPS-ICMA‘s newly elected leaders with a Q & A. Today’s feature is incoming President Paula Norato, MPA ’22. […]
Celebrating the Resiliency of the Class of 2021
The Department of Public Policy (DPP) celebration kicked off with Professor Kerri Raissian who served as the Mistress of Ceremony. Professor Raissian welcomed faculty and the graduates through a “virtual procession” and introduced the speakers for the evening. Professor and Department Head Mohamad Alkadry provided welcoming remarks and noted that the class of 2021 is […]
Uplift and Amplify the AAPI Community 365 Days a Year
The month of May is dedicated to celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage, but year-round we should uplift and amplify the AAPI community. Here at the Department of Public Policy (DPP) we dedicate ourselves to learning about and supporting the AAPI community. Below are just some of the resources shared by our community. […]
Members of DPP Community Join Hartford UBI Task Force
In April, Court of Common Council President Maly D. Rosado introduced a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program to the City of Hartford. Through this program the city would provide cash payments to residents on a monthly basis for specific expenses like food, shelter or medical prescriptions. The program was inspired by Stockton, California’s two-year experiment, […]
Celebrating the Class of 2021
Join Us in Celebrating the Class of 2021! Congratulations to all our graduates! You successfully navigated graduate school in an environment that no one could have anticipated. You have risen to the occasion and worked to serve your community. We cannot wait to see your continued IMPACT in the years to come. Our virtual celebration […]
CLAS Professor & Associate Dean Edith Barrett is Named to UAA’s Distinguished Service Honor Roll
Earlier this week, UConn Professor and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Associate Dean, Edith Barrett, was named to the Urban Affairs Association (UAA) Distinguished Service Honor Roll for 2021. UAA is an international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers and public/nonprofit service providers, and for a ninth year they have recognized impactful service […]