The Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) program offers second year Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) students the opportunity to acquire work experience in a nonprofit organization, local town government, or a Connecticut state agency for the academic school year. First year and undergraduate DPP […]
IPP Internships
MPA Student Explores IPP Internship in the Summertime
Each year, Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in the Department of Public Policy (DPP) participate in the Internship and Professional Practice Program (IPP). GAPPS-ICMA President, Paula Norato, walked us through her internship process and the experience she is gaining in her position. Norato emphasizes the importance of organization […]
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 […]
MPP Student is Educating CT Youth on Environmental Policy
Master of Public Policy (MPP) student Spencer Kinyon is currently completing an Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) placement at Save the Sound as a Climate Policy Intern. Last semester Spencer developed an engagement strategy to improve relationships with youth in Connecticut. The engagement strategy included an advocacy tool-kit for youth organizations to explore to better […]
MPA Student Is Interested in Policies Directly Impacting Social Service Agencies
Master of Public Administration (MPA) 2021 student Katarina Moroch is currently completing an Internship and Professional Practice (IPP) with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Children & Families (DCF) as a Quality Improvement Intern. She has been helping develop ChildStat, a management process system aimed at addressing racial disparities in the delivery of services. Through […]
MPP Wants To Do Her Part To Shape Policy and Affect Our Lives For The Better
Katharine (Kat) Morris joined the Department of Public Policy’s (DPP) Fast-Track (FT) program because she hates missing an opportunity and saw a way to get a head start on her future career. She says, “I immediately recognized this program as a career path in which I could use my academic background in an applied manner.” […]
2020 Money Bunny Winner: Charlotte Moller
Each year, Professor Mark Robbins awards the highest performing investment portfolio the coveted “Money Bunny” award in his Public Investment Analysis class. The previous year’s awardee attends the award ceremony and talk about how the money bunny changed their lives. This year’s recipient is Master of Public Policy (MPP) 2021 and Public Financial Management (PFM) […]
DPP Welcomes New Social Media Student Assistant
The Department of Public Policy (DPP) would like to welcome Rachel Rattan, MPP ‘21, as the Social Media Student Assistant. Rachel is completing her second year in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program with a focus area in Public Policy, Diversity, and Inclusion. Rachel is completing an IPP Internship with the Connecticut Department of […]
MPA Student Hopes to Continue Empowering the Latinx Community with MPA and MA in International Relations
Caesar Valentin is a former Department of Public Policy (DPP) Fast-Track student who is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with the DPP. He is also completing a Master of Arts in International Relations with a focus in Latin American Studies with the Department of Political Science. By pursuing both programs Caesar is […]
Jessica Weaver Named to Newington’s Board of Education
In 2018, Jessica Weaver, MPP 2020 voiced her sister’s difficulty in enrolling in Advanced Placement Science courses to a mentor. This conversation inspired her to run for a seat on Newington’s Board of Education. Earlier this month she became one of the newest members of Newington Board of Education. Weaver credits her MPP education with […]