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Martin School MPA student finds success at the Kentucky League of Cities!

Experiential learning is an integral component of our educational strategy at the Martin School. As such, the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs both include a required course: Experiential Learning in Public Administration (PA 711).

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Regina Lewis University of Kentucky

Barriers to Equity: The Evolution of Race and Place in Lexington, KY

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Ikhwan Kweon University of Kentucky

Understanding the Mechanisms behind Revenue Size, Revenue Volatility, and Tax Limits

New Rising Civic Leaders program invites Martin School applicants!

Introducing the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration Rising Civic Leaders program! Apply now to be part of a one-year experiential leadership development program that focuses on civic leadership. Undergraduates who are rising juniors and seniors and MPA/MPP students are eligible to apply. This co-curricular class will focus on Understanding the Self and Leadership Virtues in the fall and Understanding Others and Leading Teams in the spring. 

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Emily Wilcox University of Kentucky

Supporting Advanced Manufacturing Growth - How do Community Colleges Respond to Local Economic Development Shocks?

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Seminar: Regina Lewis

Apr. 4, 11:00am–12:30pm

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