UConn School of Public Policy

UConn School of Public Policy is dedicated to the highest quality research, teaching, and service in public policy, survey research, and public administration.

UConn SPP empowers its students with the tools to investigate important public problems facing Connecticut and the nation.

Welcome back Huskies! UConn SPP student workers Isaac and Nabila helped staff the school’s table at today’s resource fai...
09/02/2026

Welcome back Huskies! UConn SPP student workers Isaac and Nabila helped staff the school’s table at today’s resource fair. Thank you to those who stopped by to learn more about our programs. Hope everyone enjoyed the UConn Hartford Welcome Back Block Party and has a great start to the semester!

Yesterday, the School of Public Policy welcomed incoming graduate students at UConn Hartford for Student Orientation. Th...
08/28/2026

Yesterday, the School of Public Policy welcomed incoming graduate students at UConn Hartford for Student Orientation. The evening’s Welcome Social also featured the announcement of this year’s Alumni Award recipients, highlighting the continued impact of SPP alumni. Thank you to everyone who joined us in welcoming our newest students and celebrating our alumni community.

Please join us as we applaud Daneya Alvarez (MPA ‘26) and express our gratitude for her work as the School’s content coo...
08/27/2026

Please join us as we applaud Daneya Alvarez (MPA ‘26) and express our gratitude for her work as the School’s content coordinator.

Daneya extended her IPP, beginning in advance of the 2025 Fall semester, in order to help us rethink, rebrand, and reinvigorate our social media channels this past school year.

You likely have seen her work on our LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Tomorrow is her final day with SPP in this capacity. Join us in thanking her and wishing her well in all her future endeavors!

UConn School of Public Policy alumna Jackie Riberdy ’22 MPP is advancing food security work through her role at Connecti...
08/27/2026

UConn School of Public Policy alumna Jackie Riberdy ’22 MPP is advancing food security work through her role at Connecticut Foodshare, where she supports statewide partners and contributes to policy and advocacy efforts that expand access to essential food resources.

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Join us tomorrow as we celebrate our Alumni Impact Award recipients, Dennis Rinaldi, MPA ’21, and Olivia Hall, MPA ’18. ...
08/26/2026

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate our Alumni Impact Award recipients, Dennis Rinaldi, MPA ’21, and Olivia Hall, MPA ’18. From empowering marginalized communities through community-focused policy and consulting work to strengthening Connecticut’s economic development through state auditing, their impact reflects the power of public service.

Thursday, August 27 | In-person at the Hartford Times Building
• Graduate Assistant (GA) Orientation | 1:00–2:00 pm
• MPA, MPP, MPA Executive-Track Hartford Cohort Orientation | 3:00–5:00 pm
• Welcome Social | 5:00–6:30 pm

Join us for Student Orientation on August 27 as we welcome our newest cohort and celebrate the impact of our community. ...
08/24/2026

Join us for Student Orientation on August 27 as we welcome our newest cohort and celebrate the impact of our community. We’re proud to highlight Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Marisa Paraschack, whose leadership and commitment to advancing breast cancer research exemplify the power of public service.

Thursday, August 27: In-person at the Hartford campus

- Graduate Assistant (GA) Orientation | 1:00–2:00 pm
- MPA, MPP, MPA Executive-Track Hartford Cohort Orientation | 3:00–5:00 pm
- Welcome Social | 5:00–6:30 pm
Thursday, August 27: in-person at Hartford campus

-Graduate Assistant (GA) Orientation from 1:00–2:00 pm
-MPA, MPP, MPA Executive-Track Hartford cohort Orientation from 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
-Welcome Social from 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

Avery Holzworth, MPP Class of 2027 at the University of Connecticut’s School of Public Policy, secured a Summer Associat...
08/20/2026

Avery Holzworth, MPP Class of 2027 at the University of Connecticut’s School of Public Policy, secured a Summer Associate role with the Connecticut Green Bank through applied coursework and connections built at SPP. In her role on the Innovation team, Holzworth focuses on renter-centered energy solutions, using data analysis to inform housing and financing strategies across Connecticut.

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The UConn School of Public Policy's Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs are...
08/11/2026

The UConn School of Public Policy's Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs are both accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). With both programs accredited, the UConn School of Public Policy continues to strengthen its role in educating the next generation of policy and public service leaders. Read more. Link in comments

Student Orientation is almost here!We're excited to welcome you to the UConn School of Public Policy. Be sure to registe...
08/10/2026

Student Orientation is almost here!

We're excited to welcome you to the UConn School of Public Policy. Be sure to register for your orientation events and join us as we kick off the new academic year.

Whether you're attending virtually on August 24 or joining us in person on August 27. These sessions are a great opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students while preparing for the semester ahead.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you soon!

UConn School of Public Policy Professor Deneen Hatmaker will present her research at the Academy of Management Conferenc...
08/03/2026

UConn School of Public Policy Professor Deneen Hatmaker will present her research at the Academy of Management Conference!

Her paper, "Censorship of Public Libraries: Strategic Responses to Organizational Identity Threats,"*will be featured in the paper session, "Institutional Learning in Times of Crisis for Public and Nonprofit Managers," on Tuesday, August 4, from 1:15–2:45 p.m. EDT. The research examines how public libraries are responding to censorship and organizational identity threats while protecting their missions and serving their communities.

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