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Data Scientist by Day, Podcast Host by Night

Sarah Ausmus Smith Apr 16, 2017

While many of our graduates go on to careers in government, Robert Kahne (MPP ‘11) illustrates that the calling to serve the public good takes many forms. 

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Recent Graduate Leads Congressman’s Constituent Economic Development Services

Martin Staff Apr 7, 2017

Prospective students often wonder where our graduates work after they finish their degree program. We sometimes struggle to answer because there are so many possible paths for MPAs and MPPs. Yet, somehow, some way, the Martin School is able to prepare individuals for work across sectors, policy areas, and job titles. Alyshia Powell (MPA ’16) sheds some light on the mystery:

Jenna Skop

Alumna Keeps Local Government Accountable

Sarah Ausmus Smith Apr 5, 2017

When we think of auditors, what often comes to mind are financial sleuths on the lookout for fraudulent behavior. As an Internal Auditor for the City of Convington, Jenna Skop (MPA ‘13) has a slightly different mission.

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Where Are They Now?

Martin Staff Apr 3, 2017

This April, we are celebrating our alumni community.

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MPA Alumna Leads Development for Local Special Olympics Chapter

Martin Staff Mar 31, 2017

Angela Holman graduated in 2013 with her MPA and resides in Ohio. She currently works as the Director of Marketing and Fundraising for Special Olympics Hamilton County.

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IPPMI Student Bo Yung Yoon Featured in Kentucky City magazine

Martin Staff Mar 20, 2017

The Martin School IPPMI is proud to see Bo Yung Yoon featured in an article published by Kentucky City Magazine for his work concerning Parks and Recreation.

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Dr. Agrawal Featured Expert in WalletHub Post

Martin Staff Mar 16, 2017

Dr. David Agrawal, an assistant professor for both the Martin School and the Department of Economics, has been featured in a piece published by WalletHub examining state and local taxes.

David Agrawal

Dr. Agrawal Studies Taxation in an Internet Age

Martin Staff Feb 24, 2017

Many Americans these days do their shopping online-- for gifts, services, and even their groceries. However, unless the vendor has a physical location in the shopper's state, the purchaser likely isn't paying state and local sales taxes.

Ron Zimmer, Profile

How Do Charter Schools Affect Students in the Long-Term?

Martin Staff Feb 24, 2017

Dr. Zimmer and his co-authors examine the impact charter high schools have on students' long-term attainment and earnings.

Dwight Denison, Professor Emeritus

Dr. Denison Examines Debt Concentration in Latest Publication

Martin Staff Feb 24, 2017

Dr. Denison has published a new study with co-author Dr. Robert Greer from UGA in Public Budgeting & Finance. Dr. Denison and Dr. Greer take a look at "the general factors that affect the distrubtion of debt among state and local governments." 

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