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2025 Ford Lecture: "Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in College Athletics: Untangling Public Policy Issues and Implications"

Oct 13, 2025, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures, Public Service

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) — The University of Kentucky's 2025 Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture will take on a subject that is reshaping virtually every aspect of the college sports landscape — the business phenomenon that gives student-athletes the right, for the first time ever, to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL).

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Martin School receives high marks in 2025 U.S. News and World Report!

Jul 18, 2025
Recognition

In the mission to create a community of policy leaders and function as a powerhouse for change, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is forging a strong path ahead into the 2025-2026 school year. Compared with 268 master's programs across the United States, we are proud to celebrate the following rankings:  2025 Rankings:

Dr. Cory Curl photographed holding her award at the 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award ceremony.

Dr. Cory Curl receives 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award!

May 8, 2025
Recognition

Raj Getting Award

Dr. Rajeev Darolia named one of 2025-2026 University Research Professors at the University of Kentucky!

May 6, 2025
Recognition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2025) — On Friday, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 18 University Research Professors for the 2025-26 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

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2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Geoboo Song University of Arkansas

Apr 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

The Politics of Climate Change in the American Heartland

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