The Department of Public Policy (DPP) recently launched three new focus areas to allow Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) students the opportunity to specialize, and to support, the public service labor force in Connecticut and beyond. These focus areas were launched as of Fall 2020. The three new focus […]

The UConn Department of Public Policy faculty are hosting several guest speakers in their classes and in the Department this semester. We are honored to host such distinguished professionals and scholars who will add much value to our students’ learning experience. Some of these presentations will only be available as part of a class but […]

This summer Department of Public Policy (DPP) Associate Professor Deneen Hatmaker co-authored a book entitled “Gender Imbalance in Public Sector Leadership”. Hatmaker’s co-authors include: Leisha DeHart-Davis, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Kimberly L. Nelson, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Sanjay K. Pandey, George Washington University, Washington DC Sheela Pandey, Penn State Harrisburg Amy […]

Even in the midst of a global pandemic our alums are finding jobs, getting promoted, and making a difference in their community. The following are just a few recent job updates from the class of 2020 and other alums. Congratulations to you all! Hannah Casey, MPP 2019 Sustainability Specialist, Dominion Energy  Jillian Cundari, MPA 2020 […]

UConn’s Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP) awards yearly Seed Grants to fund innovative research on a wide range of health topics. Each year the Seed Grants are used to fund pilot projects and examine significant health-related research questions.  Department of Public Policy (DPP) Associate Professor In-Residence Jennifer Dineen and Associate Professor […]

Earlier this year, first-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) student Paula Alejandra Norato co-founded “Movement United Recognizing Afro-Latinidad, Movimiento Unido Reconociendo Afro-Latinidad” (MURAL) in response to the systemic problems of COVID-19. Norato, who is at high risk of contracting COVID-19, was unable to physically protest and felt that donations and educating herself was not enough. […]

With so many uncertainties and changes in our day to day life, one thing hasn’t changed. Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day. Whether you’re in our home state of Connecticut, or across the country in Washington, you have the opportunity on Tuesday, November 3rd to vote in the General Election.  In preparation for the big […]

New Students This fall the Department of Public Policy (DPP) is welcoming over 130 new students across our graduate and undergraduate programs. Our incoming graduate students hail from twelve states, and Canada. Sixteen individuals have advanced degrees in a variety of fields including architecture, business, engineering, fire science, international relations, medicine and psychology.  Almost 90 […]

It is important to spotlight the accomplishments of young professionals in Connecticut. Each year the Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) highlights 40 Under Forty, and this year is no different. Though COVID-19 impacted the yearly photo shoot for this year’s class, HBJ made sure that they continued to “…show others that starting and making a career […]